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The Spartan Code: Why Discipline Beat Rome's Might
We often reduce ancient Sparta to a caricature of warriors, but the real story lies in the Agoge and the subtle power of women like Gorgo. This episode explores how Lycurgus’s reforms created a society that didn’t just fight well but lived by a radical code of equality among citizens. We trace the rise of the Perioeci, the economic engine of helotage, and the diplomatic genius that allowed Sparta to dominate the Peloponnese for centuries without a massive standing navy. You will meet King Archidamus II during the early stages of the Peloponnesian War, hear about the Battle of Leuctra where…
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