Sparta in Ancient Times–1962 By . Kyle Smith. Published March 19, 2007, 2:23 p.m. ET. ... Athens and Sparta are allies that represent Europe and America respectively.

Athens and Sparta represented for classical thinkers distinct and opposing regimes. Democratic Athens took pride in its freedom, openness, and accomplishments in the arts and philosophy.

According to a close examination of the evidence, scholars have shown that Athens continued to have kings much later than believed.

In Ancient Greece, Athens was known for its philosophers, scientists, and theorists of democracy. Sparta was known for its military prowess, its bravery and its ability to defend itself against ...

The Spartan army clash with the Thebans and general Epaminondas at the Leuctra battlefield signified the end of Sparta's military dominance.

Athens and Sparta represented for classical thinkers distinct and opposing regimes. Democratic Athens took pride in its freedom, openness, and accomplishments in the arts and philosophy.

Many self-professed champions of freedom throughout the centuries have looked to ancient Sparta as an inspiration. The doomed stand of 300 Spartan warriors against the Persian Empire at ...

When I think broadly about our national experience over the past few decades, I keep thinking of the story of Athens in the later part of the Peloponnesian War. Athens and Sparta started their ...

Democracy died in ancient Athens after the ... Athens’ body politic was injured by the plague it suffered in 430 B.C ... Athenian politicians decided to offer terms of appeasement to Sparta.

This week marks the 10th anniversary of the device that finally allowed me to explain what I do: “I write about iPods and stuff like that.” Today marks the three-week anniversary of the ...