Nabis, the last king of Sparta, is often described as both a king and a tyrant, depending on the perspective and sources.

Little remains of the ancient city of Sparta ... their warlike neighbors were allies or enemies. Without Spartan participation in the war against Persia at the beginning of the fifth century ...

In ancient times, Greece wasn't a single country like it is today. It was made up of lots of smaller states. These states were always squabbling and often went to war. Sparta and Athens fought a ...

In ancient times, Greece wasn't a single country like it is today. It was made up of lots of smaller states. These states were always squabbling and often went to war. Sparta and Athens fought a ...

earning legendary status in their wars against Persia—but how they got so powerful is anything but pretty. From torturous training exercises to disturbing marriage rituals, the Spartan empire ...

The assembly responded by declaring war on Sparta. Pericles insisted that Athens ... died that he made one of the most famous speeches of Ancient Greek history, called the Funeral Oration.