Athens vs Sparta: The Two Powers of Ancient Greece

Athens and Sparta were the two leading city-states of ancient Greece, but with profound differences. What made their seemingly opposite lifestyles so successful? Athens was a city of beauty, art, philosophy, and freedom. Sparta was a city of power, military strength, simple living – and freedom. In this course you’ll discover what led to Athens and Sparta’s rise, their inevitable clash, and their downfall.