It was the year 467 BC when an enraged woman approached the door of the Temple of Athena Chalkioikos in Sparta and placed a ...

Each year the ephors, or magistrates, chose the 300 best hoplites in Sparta to become the hippeis—elite soldiers who formed the king’s private guard. Known as a hoplon—from which is derived ...

Asked what was the greatest benefit Lycurgus conferred on his countryman, King Agesilaus replied "Contempt of pleasure." "Come back with your shield - or on it" (Plutarch, Mor.241) was supposed to ...

A 13 ON YOUR SIDE crew found the Sparta Burger King was closed, but still had a sign outside Tuesday afternoon looking to hire opening and closing managers. Factorial Restaurant Holdings ...

In a thrilling but wet conclusion to the inaugural King of Soft Shoes football tournament, Sparta Boss edged out Bent Street with a 2-1 victory on Friday night at the St. Pius Ground in La Penitence.

Knights of Sparta celebrated Valentine’s Day at their ... “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” from "The Lion King" was the song for Miss Sasha Hackel, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Gilman ...