Ancient Greece witnessed numerous significant battles that played pivotal roles in shaping its history and Western civilization.

In history, few replies have ever carried as much weight, defiance, and wit as a single word once uttered by the Spartans: ...

We all think we know the Spartans—bare-chested warriors shouting “This is Sparta!” and charging into battle without fear. But how much of that is Hollywood, and how much is history? Behind the legend ...