The Spartan army clash with the Thebans and general Epaminondas at the Leuctra battlefield signified the end of Sparta's ...

Learn about the ancient Greeks at way, ... famous battles and the Spartan soldier state in this year 5/6 primary history guide from BBC Bitesize. ... The backbone of the Greek army was the 'hoplite'.

If there was any Greek state that could stand toe-to-toe with Sparta on the battlefield, it was Thebes, mythical home of Oedipus and bad-boy of Greece for taking the side of the Persians in 480.

For example, Sparta might face an existential threat, prompting its participation in the Battle of Plataea in 479 B.C., which effectively ended all Persian attempts to invade the Greek lands. At ...

If there was any Greek state that could stand toe-to-toe with Sparta on the battlefield, it was Thebes, mythical home of Oedipus and bad-boy of Greece for taking the side of the Persians in 480.

Cimon was a statesman and general who died conquering the Persians in Cyprus, but his men abandoned the siege to give him a ...

Ancient Greek armies were made up of everyday citizens called Hoplites, rather than professional soldiers. Once called to war, they were required to purchase a full suit of armour known as a panoply.

A rare Corinthian helmet from ancient Greece, made of bronze and dating back to between 500 and 450 BCE, is set to be auctioned in London later this month. The auction house Apollo Art Auctions is ...

The rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta is infamous—but they may have been more 'frenemies' Despite being rivals, many Athenians admired the government, clothing, and austerity of the ...

Learn about the ancient Greeks at way, including how the army fought, famous battles and the Spartan soldier state in this year 5/6 primary history guide from BBC Bitesize.