This story appears in the November/December 2016 issue of National Geographic History magazine. Sparta’s enemies, when facing the intimidating Spartan forces, would see a wall of shields ...

Sparta was unique among the Greek city-states because of the rigid program of military indoctrination it instilled in its citizens. Legend dates the founding of the city to Mycenean times, when ...

SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance made a return to West Michigan on Tuesday, this time in Sparta. Vance spoke before a crowd just across M-37 from Sparta ...

Denzel Dumfries scored the winning goal against his former club as Heerenveen overcame Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 at the Abe Lenstra Stadion.The 21-year-old defender, who came through the ranks at ...

Sparta had a highly unusual system of government. Two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member 'council of elders' limited their powers. These men were recruited from the highest social class, the ...

He left the bird's carcass on the New River's bank. A 91-year-old Sparta, North Carolina, man pleaded guilty Friday to killing a bald eagle. Robert Garner Gambill admitted to fatally shooting the ...

Athens and Sparta represented for classical thinkers distinct and opposing regimes. Democratic Athens took pride in its freedom, openness, and accomplishments in the arts and philosophy.

Charli XCX's “Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat” is a deluxe, remixed, double-album version of her ...

SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Republican vice presidential candidate U.S. Sen. JD Vance campaigned north of Grand Rapids Tuesday, addressing the recent assassination attempt against former ...

2024 Republican vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance (OH) delivered remarks in Sparta, Michigan. Afterward, he answered questions from reporters. 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee ...

Sparta Prague marked their return to the Champions League after almost 19 years with a thumping win over Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg. The Czech champions' last appearance in the competition ...