The Riddle of Ancient Sparta

Professor Paul Cartledge attempts to unwrap the enigma around Ancient Sparta.

Very few Spartans ever wrote about their own society so we either get a very pro or very anti historical account, with very little in-between.

Watch the full lecture here: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/riddle-ancient-sparta-unwrapping-enigma

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Professor Paul Cartledge

Professor Cartledge is a British ancient historian and academic. He holds a visiting Global Distinguished Professorship at New York University and sits on the European Advisory Board of Princeton University Press.

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