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When Rome Turned Ancient Greece’s Sparta into a Theme Park
After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...
Travel: There’s nothing like being pampered in a spa while visiting historic Greece
The wellness destination Euphoria Retreat provides services to heal the body and mind in the ancient fortress town of ...
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Bred for Battle—Understanding Ancient Sparta’s Military Machine
Little remains of the ancient city of Sparta, capital of the Laconia region, situated on the Peloponnesus peninsula in modern Greece, but the impact of its unique culture is impossible to ignore.
Greek Reporter12d
What Was Daily Life Like in Ancient Greece?
The daily life in Ancient Greece revolved around work, family, education, and religion, shaping a civilization that still ...
PBS5mon
Phidippides' & the First Marathon
Setting out from Athens, Phidippides made for Sparta journeying ... greatest runner of ancient Greece, it was not Phidippides who ran what we call a marathon. The modern sport of marathon running ...
Los Angeles Daily News4d
Travel: There’s nothing like being pampered in a spa while visiting historic Greece
The old city was largely abandoned in the 19th century when residents moved to what’s now modern Sparta. (Photo by Norma Meyer) In Greece’s epic Peloponnese region, I exulted in being an ...