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The rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta is infamous—but they may have been more 'frenemies'
Alamy/ACI In the same vein, various ancient philosophers and orators presented Sparta as a model of harmony and stability, in contrast to the constant uprisings experienced by other Greek cities.
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The elite ancient Greek fighting force made up entirely of gay couples
The Battle of Tegyra in 375 B.C. proved that the legendary Spartan army could be defeated. A thousand Spartan soldiers, trained for combat from the age of 7, were returning from an expedition when ...
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‘Arcane' Animation Studio Fortiche Production Preps Sci-Fi Feature ‘Penelope of Sparta,' Inspired by Greek Mythology (EXCLUSIVE)
"Arcane" producer Fortiche Production revealed its next project at the Annecy Animation Festival today, a sci-fi animated feature titled "Penelope of Sparta" set in a world inspired by Greek ...
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Louisiana’s connections to ancient Greece might surprise you
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Those who study Greek mythology may have noticed similarities between towns like Homer, Castor, Alexandria, Athens, Eros, Sparta, Urania, and Arcadia, Louisiana ...
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‘Arcane’ Animation Studio Fortiche Production Preps Sci-Fi Feature ‘Penelope of Sparta,’ Inspired by Greek Mythology (EXCLUSIVE)
“Arcane” producer Fortiche Production revealed its next project at the Annecy Animation Festival today, a sci-fi animated feature titled “Penelope of Sparta” set in a world inspired by ...