
History Extra podcast The Spartans: Everything You Wanted to Know
May 4, 2024
Ancient historian Paul Cartledge discusses Spartan resilience at Thermopylae, tough military training, and austere lifestyle. Explore Spartan culture, politics, and military history with insights into their societal structure, alliances, and key figures like Lycurgus, Leonidas, and Agesilaus II.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Sparta's Rise and Fall in Ancient Greece
03:30 • 5min
The Rise and Expansion of Sparta: From Settlements to Militaristic State
08:46 • 5min
Spartan Society: Lifestyle and Control
13:44 • 21min
The Battle of Thermopylae and the Peloponnesian War
35:10 • 10min
Exploring Spartan Elite Figures: Lycurgus, Leonidas, and Agesilaus II
45:06 • 6min

