You might think of the yo-yo as a 20th-century toy, but it actually traces back to Ancient Greece around 440 B.C.E. Crafted from wood, metal, or even decorated terra cotta, these ancient yo-yos ...

If there was any Greek state that could stand toe-to-toe with Sparta on the battlefield, it was Thebes, mythical home of Oedipus and bad-boy of Greece for taking the side of the Persians in 480.

Ancient Greek king, Polydorus of Sparta, built on Lycurgus’ reforms, shaping Spartan governance and balancing royal authority.

The myth of Sparta’s martial prowess owes much of its power to a storied feat of heroism accomplished by Leonidas, king of Sparta and hero of the celebrated Battle of Thermopylae (480 B.C.).

Retropolis The elite ancient Greek fighting force made up entirely of gay couples As Pride Month kicks off, the story of how the Sacred Band of Thebes defeated Sparta and changed history.