How to Survive Sparta

With Spartan warriors famed for their hardcore way of life and bloodthirsty nature - they were a sight to behold (and probably avoid) in the Ancient world. But what was Spartan society actually like, and would any of us 21st Century folk manage to survive this way of life? In this bonus episode, Tristan welcomes Professor Paul Cartledge to the podcast to give us an insight into how one might survive in Sparta. From attending the necessary religious rituals, to whether you can trust your neighbours or not - would you be able to survive in one of the most bloodthirsty societies in history? You can email the podcast at theancients@historyhit.com or leave us a review.