One might expect a Spartan warrior who had both lost his shield and fainted in battle to prefer death to dishonor. That’s certainly the kind of choice Leonidas is celebrated for supposedly making.

Bred for Battle—Understanding Ancient Sparta’s Military Machine Sparta’s entire culture centered on war. A lifelong dedication to military discipline, service, and precision gave this ...

The Spartan army clash with the Thebans and general Epaminondas at the Leuctra battlefield signified the end of Sparta's ...

Sports Sparta Boss, Road Warriors to battle for crown A scene from the Back Circle and Sparta Boss encounter.

Former Michigan State Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr scored an impressive 23 points in a tough loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.

Many self-professed champions of freedom throughout the centuries have looked to ancient Sparta as an inspiration. The doomed stand of 300 Spartan warriors against the Persian Empire at ...

From whistling arrows and trumpeting elephants to battle cries and eerie horns, ancient soldiers used sound to frighten and confuse their enemies.

Lead a Greek army, rebuild your kingdom, and battle Persian invaders in The Last King, an open world RPG launching August 1, ...