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The Spartans

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Painting of a Spartan soldier wearing a gold and white horsehair plume and gold helmet, holds a sword and shield. To his right, men embrace, holding crowns of leaves. To his left, men are fighting in battle.

The ancient Greek city-state Sparta lived its life as an armed camp, training its men from birth to become fierce soldiers. Depicts the life of a typical Spartan soldier--training, clothing, everyday life, weapons, armor, and barracks life. The battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. serves as an example of Spartan philosophy and battle strategy--hardship willingly endured against impossible odds. Some live action, graphics, and artifacts add flavor.

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