Beginning in the 14th century, when Greece was wracked by political and social struggles, monks began building a series of ...

A study analyzes how the historical tradition, beginning with Herodotus, exalted the feat of Leonidas and his men, relegating to oblivion the heroism of the Thespian hoplites, who also fought and died ...

The once-in-a-lifetime journey continues for KTBS 3's Rick Rowe and his fellow travelers. They are making amazing memories as they explore Ancient Greece on their vacation with Collette. One of the ...

The ultraviolent action extravaganza "300" is based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, but did it have to be so cartoonish? Director/co-writer Zack Snyder (the "Dawn of the Dead" remake) painstakingly ...

One of the key moments in Herodotus’ chronicle of the Persian wars comes at the narrow mountain passage of Thermopylae. Hopelessly outnumbered, but never outclassed, 300 Spartans led a contingent of ...

📜 The Battle of Thermopylae, Part 2: A small handful of Grecian city-states have come together to stand off against the invading Persians at Thermopylae. At this fateful mountain pass, Greece will ...

BERLIN (Hollywood Reporter) - The Frank Miller experience continues in "300." This is the second movie to transfer a muscular story and visuals from a Miller graphic novel to the screen. Instead of ...

In 1842, following Mexican Gen. Adrian Woll’s invasion of San Antonio, Texas Gen. Edward Burleson is quoted as saying, “Thermopylae had her messenger of defeat; the Alamo had none.” Burleson was ...