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Sparta had a highly unusual system of government. Two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member 'council of elders' limited their powers. These men were recruited from the highest social class ...

Little remains of the ancient city of Sparta, capital of the Laconia region, situated on the Peloponnesus peninsula in modern Greece ... proverbial. A state run by an inflexible military regime ...

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

A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors.

Estimating the population of Ancient Greece is a complex task due to the lack of accurate historical records and the different time periods.

About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great thinkers, warriors, writers, actors, athletes, artists, architects and politicians.

About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great thinkers, warriors, writers, actors, athletes, artists, architects and politicians.