Spartans

It’s the cradle of Western civilization, but the advancements made in ancient Greece often overshadow its terrifying dark side.

Many people associate Spartans with dramatic stories and larger-than-life portrayals, but much of that image is shaped by modern media. In reality, Sparta was a complex society built on strict discipline, communal living, and unique cultural values. Their way of life set them apart from other Greek city-states, emphasizing order, simplicity, and collective identity.

"This is Sparta!"It’s a battle which has inspired Western thought ever since it happened. We’ve seen it recreated in a graphic novel by Frank Miller, which turned into the extremely popular movie 300 by Zack...

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“Money often costs too much.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson Does cash really rule everything around us? Whether a spender or vendor is partial to debit, credit, or the sweet feeling of cold hard cash, the very idea...

“Money often costs too much.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson Does cash really rule everything around us? Whether a spender or vendor is partial to debit, credit, or the sweet feeling of cold hard cash, the very idea...