2002 - 2002
8.3 / 10
3 votes
1 Seasons • 2 Episodes
Overview
Explores every aspect of Sparta's culture, lifestyle, history and legacy. Author Steven Pressfield reflects on the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae, where a force led by 300 Spartan warriors stalled the advance of a hundred-thousand-plus strong Persian army for nearly a week. Scholars explore the factors that drove the Peloponnesian city-state to strive for martial excellence. Ancient accounts explain how Sparta's warriors were trained and detail their prowess in battle.Seasons
Episodes
Chasing the Moon
2019
Dig WW2 with Dan Snow
2012
Drive Thru History: Ancient History
2025
The Gestapo: Hitler's Secret Police
2004
Historic House Rescue
2019
Besættelsens danske filmkonger
2017
Secrets of Great British Castles
2015
1959: Never Had It So Good
2009
Ulisse - Il piacere della scoperta
2001
Shannons Club TV
2013
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
2014
FAS misión
2016
Shannons Legends of Motorsport
2014
Tank Overhaul
2006
Ancient Worlds
2010
Wings
1988
Air Warriors
2014
The shadow of a doubt
2011
Secret Society
1987
The Supersizers...
2008