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 ...

Sparta had a highly unusual system of government. Two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member 'council of elders' limited their powers. These men were recruited from the highest social class, the ...

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 ...

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.