The modern town of Sparta is not beautiful nor is it particularly ugly. It was largely re-established from scratch in the 19th century a few hundred meters south of the ancient city.

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.

Ruins of an ancient theater sit near the modern city of Sparta, Greece. (Image credit: Panos Karas Shutterstock) Early Sparta. While the city of Sparta wasn't constructed until the first ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 » ...

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 ...