During the fifth century BC, Athens was a city-state to be reckoned with. Together with Sparta, it was one of the two great ...
Athens and Sparta represented for classical thinkers distinct and opposing regimes. Democratic Athens took pride in its freedom, openness, and accomplishments in the arts and philosophy. Oligarchic ...
At the Battle of Sepeia in 494 BC, Sparta’s King Cleomenes burned Argos’ Sacred Grove, killing 6,000 soldiers in a ruthless ...