Paul Cartledge answers listener questions on the the ancient Greek city-state famed for its martial prowess
Published: May 5, 2024 at 7:00 AM
How remarkable was the Spartans’ stalwart resistance against the Persians at Thermopylae? Was their military training as tough as historians would have us believe? And just how austere were they? The people of the ancient Greek city-state have left an indelible mark on history, and for today’s Everything You Wanted to Know episode, Spencer Mizen sat down with the ancient historian Paul Cartledge to answer your questions on their culture, politics and military endeavours.
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Spencer is senior production editor of BBC History Magazine
