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 ...

Former Michigan State Spartan guard Max Christie has been absolutely lighting it up as one of the newest members of the ...

After North Knox eliminated South Knox last season in the sectional, the Spartans had been waiting a full year to pay back ...

Butler, 55, is best known for the 2018 Spartan warrior thriller “300," while his newest movie, “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera,” was No. 1 at the box office last week. Meeting alleged famous people on ...

Working in tandem is nothing new to Spartan Hockey goaltenders Grady Emo and Logan Swartzenberg. The pair, who both say ...

Imagine sprinting through mud, climbing towering walls, and diving under barbed wire—all in the name of time. Obstacle races take more than just sports; they are an extreme test of endurance, skill, ...

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 ...