The rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta is infamous—but they may have been more 'frenemies' Despite being rivals, many Athenians admired the government, clothing, and austerity of the ...

Liberation rhetoric and continuous warfare went hand-in-hand for Sparta, as it had for Athens, with dire consequences. Read More: The White House, Wonder Woman and What to Know About Thucydides.

Whether it's Athens and Sparta or the U.S., Israel and Iran, the lessons (and the tragedies) remain the same for Trump and ...

The response requires a continuing combination of Athens and Sparta. Israel and the Jewish people must continue to excel at science, technology, education, morality, and democracy.

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.

Meanwhile, the constant need to suppress revolts drained resources and morale. Unlike Athens, Sparta lacked trade, innovation, and cultural growth,factors that could have helped them evolve.

In Ancient Greece, Athens was known for its philosophers, scientists, and theorists of democracy. Sparta was known for its military prowess, its bravery and its ability to defend itself against ...