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The Spartans: The World of the Warrior-Heroes of Ancient Greece Paul Cartledge
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Mar 17, 2014 - Ancient Greece: Spartan warriors were all buffed out with six-pack abs and bulging muscles as well as went into battle nearly naked. Marines serving at Camp Pendleton, there is much to learn from the Spartans, those heroic warriors of ancient Greece whom one might have called "the few, the proud" centuries before the Marine Corps adopted the motto. Feb 23, 2014 - Gates of Fire certainly offers a cornucopia of cinematic qualities: Spartan culture remains one of the most fascinating of the various Greek city-states with its mixed constitution, two kings, professional army and brutal . A moment in which a man feels the gods as close as his own breath. Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Kyle Eschenroeder. Interesting example of what certain tribe is capable of -- rejecting luxury and enthuse in the electric mood for brute force when the opportunity arise to prove themselves to the world. Dec 1, 2013 - In the ancient world, Sparta was famous for its piety. What unknowable mercy has spared us For a Greek or Roman warrior to slay his enemy, he had to get so close that there was an equal chance that the enemy's sword or spear would kill him. In the hit new film "300 Vincent Farenga, who teaches classics at USC, said via e-mail that he believes the movie "300" strikes a chord with young people because they are "very curious about the ancient world. In the hit new film "300," for wars, small and big. The same goes for David Nisbet's book, Ancient Greece in Film and Popular Culture, and Maria Wyke's Projecting the Past – they are vital to my PhD research and all excellent texts – well worth reading if you're interested in the ancient world in cinema! As we'll see soon, a focus on action is dominating the business world as well. May 19, 2014 - spartan-warriors-2.