Known as a hoplon—from which is derived the name of its bearer, the hoplite—the shield was, together with the spear, the most important weapon of the Spartan warrior. Each shield was circular ...

Famous quotes and anecdotes associated with the Spartans: Herodotus reports that just before the Battle of Thermoplyae, a Spartan warrior named Dienekes was told that the Persian archers could ...

Sparta is a warrior society in ancient Greece known for its harsh military training. Classicist Dr. Michael Scott travels across Greece to experience Spartan food and clothes to discover the best ...