The Ancient Greeks: Crucible of Civilization - Episode 1: Revolution

Song made by metal band "Xiphos" dedicated to Athenian statesman Nicias who tried his best to stop the rivalry between Athens and Sparta but failed.

Song made by metal band "Xiphos" dedicated to Athenian general Cimon, a renowned man who lead his city into many victories against the Persians.

Song made by metal band "Xiphos" dedicated to Athenian politician Aristides, who thanks to his honest personality, earned the nickname "The Just".

Song made by metal band "Xiphos" dedicated to Athenian general Themistocles, most famous for his victory at the Battle of Salamis.

Song made by metal band "Xiphos" dedicated to Athenian lawgiver Solon.

The Spartans are immortalized in history as super soldiers bred for war. However most of what we think we know about them is a lie. Today we will unmask the truth behind the Spartan Myth.

What was life like for a Spartan solider in ancient Greece? Was it anything like the movie "300"? In today's educational cartoon we are going back to the ancient times to look at how the warrior Spartans lived.

Q&A for "The Spartan Myth" with Dr. Roel Konijnendijk.

The Spartans chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilizations the world has ever witnessed. A civilization that was founded on discipline, sacrifice and frugality.

The Spartans chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilizations the world has ever witnessed. A civilization that was founded on discipline, sacrifice and frugality.

The Spartans chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilizations the world has ever witnessed. A civilization that was founded on discipline, sacrifice and frugality.