Episode 2 | The Spartans

Classical historian Bettany Hughes continues her examination of the Spartan way of life.

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Episode 1 | The Spartans

Episode 1 | The Spartans

Channel 4 | 2002 | 49'20''

The Spartans chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilizations the world has ever witnessed. A civilization that was

Episode 2 | The Spartans

Episode 2 | The Spartans

Channel 4 | 2002 | 49'09''

Classical historian Bettany Hughes continues her examination of the Spartan way of life.

Episode 3 | The Spartans

Episode 3 | The Spartans

Channel 4 | 2002 | 49'47''

In the final episode of Bettany Hughes spartan trilogy the war between Sparta and Athens reaches a brutal and bloody climax.

Episode 1 | The Spartans

Episode 1 | The Spartans

Channel 4 | 2002 | 49'20''

The Spartans chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilizations the world has ever witnessed. A civilization that was

Episode 2 | The Spartans

Episode 2 | The Spartans

Channel 4 | 2002 | 49'09''

Classical historian Bettany Hughes continues her examination of the Spartan way of life.

Episode 3 | The Spartans

Episode 3 | The Spartans

Channel 4 | 2002 | 49'47''

In the final episode of Bettany Hughes spartan trilogy the war between Sparta and Athens reaches a brutal and bloody climax.
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