Little did Leonidas know that over 2,500 years later, "Molon Lave" would be used as a global marketing tool -from weapons to ...

Nabis, the last king of Sparta, is often described as both a king and a tyrant, depending on the perspective and sources.

The city state of Sparta, in many respects, was different from Athens. Geographically it was situated in a mountainous area which isolated it from other cities. The state was founded in 10th century ...

A rebel tyrant arrives in Sparta with a map of the world, asking for help against an empire that already spans continents. This chapter follows the Ionian Revolt, the fall of Miletus, and the shock of ...

With some Western governments restricting weapons transfers to Israel, the country must adopt a “super Sparta” mentality in the face of increasing isolation, summoning the famed self-reliance and ...

This is the latest edition of our series on underrated destinations, It’s Still a Big World. Few foreigners realize that Sparta still exists. The ancient city-state, which walked the line between ...