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 ...

Sparta won the Peloponnesian War, the 27-year-long conflict Athenian expansion brought on between 431-404 BCE, and the only event that finally dragged the Spartans into prolonged military action.

Sparta’s entire culture centered on war. A lifelong dedication to military discipline, service, and precision gave this kingdom a strong advantage over other Greek civilizations, allowing Sparta ...

Pampering aside, I soon found myself in the modern city of Sparta, just a 10-minute drive from Euphoria; there I stared at excavated funeral urns, statues of deities, a marble armless torso ...

Many people associate Spartans with dramatic stories and larger-than-life portrayals, but much of that image is shaped by ...

ATHENS, Oct. 27.--The marriage of Princess Sophie of Prussia and the Duke of Sparta, Crown Prince of Greece, was solemnized to-day. The weather was delightful. View Full Article in Timesmachine » ...

THESSALONIKI, Greece — Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, is getting a brand new subway system that will showcase archaeological discoveries made during construction that held up the ...

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 ...