Little remains of the ancient city of Sparta ... There were many reasons for launching a military campaign. For example, Sparta might face an existential threat, prompting its participation ...

An 1888 illustration shows a bust of the ancient Greek historian ... to the city’s manpower crisis, Sparta had promised them freedom in exchange for military service. And arming and training ...

The wellness destination Euphoria Retreat provides services to heal the body and mind in the ancient fortress town of medieval Mystras.

Cole, author of Legion Versus Phalanx and many other works, uses his experiences as a military analyst ... of what we “know” about Sparta is untrue. The Bronze Lie is an important read for those with ...

The city-state’s helots, or serfs, took care of agriculture, while the higher-ranking but non-citizen perioikoi oversaw crafts, military procurement and commerce. Granted, Spartan citizens also ...

In ancient times, Greece wasn't a single country like it is today. It was made up of lots of smaller states. These states were always squabbling and often went to war. Sparta and Athens fought a ...

Sparta's Second Attic War, a volume in the “Yale Library of Military History”, is also a very good read for anyone interested in the idea of grand strategy. Note: Sparta's Second Attic War is also ...