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 ...

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 rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta is infamous—but they may have been more 'frenemies' Despite being rivals, many Athenians admired the government, clothing, and austerity of the ...

This article follows our family as we visit the Ancient Agora of Athens. Plus, learn about the history of this iconic landmark and some fun facts about Greece!

Two of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece—Sparta and Athens—went to war in 431 B.C. Tensions between the two had been simmering for decades before boiling over into war.

To survive in a post-Oct. 7 world in which the Islamic Republic of Iran wages a seven-front war against it, contends Shavit, Israel must combine the virtues of Athens and Sparta.

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 ...

Warfare in ancient Greece Posted 7h ago 7 hours ago Mon 30 Jun 2025 at 4:41am , updated 7h ago 7 hours ago Mon 30 Jun 2025 at 4:47am Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to ...

In the complex and often violent political arena of ancient Greece, ... As much as a third of Athens’s population died in the plague of 430-426. ... launched by Sparta and its allies in 431, ...