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Sparta was one of the most powerful city-states in antiquity. The ancient capital of the Laconia district of the southeastern Peloponnese in Greece, Sparta was a warrior society where males aged seven ...

John A. Martino and Michael P. O'Kane's historical novel 'Olympia and the Birth of the Olympic Games' takes readers to the dawn of an "ancient Hellenic civilisation" following the Greek Dark Ages.

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The best victory isn’t the loudest or most violent—it’s the one that makes your opponent run for the hills. Psychological ...

A latest rumor is pointing to a new God of War game set in Ancient Egypt as Sony is casting actors for a new AAA game.

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Originating mainly from conquered regions like Messenia, the Helots were essential to the Spartan economy, allowing the Spartan citizens to dedicate ...