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1. Playing as the Greeks in Rome Total War May 24, 2008 By its name, you would think that playing as the Romans is the only thing you can do in this one of a kind PC game, Rome: Total War. However, there are many other factions you can play as too. This includes the Germans, Gauls, Britons, Macedonians, and the Greeks. This article will discuss how the Greek faction plays out and what's the best strategy to win.You start out with maybe three or four cities to play with, which includes the famous Sparta. Starting out will be a little bit faster than other factions, because you will on control a very lucrative trade route around the Mediterranea... (read more) Author: John Hilde

2. Greek and Spartan Helmet Types May 20, 2008 The Greek city states which included Sparta had a very unique culture. This included recognizable soldiers. Their armor, weapons, and helmets are still admired and sought after by collectors, reenactors, stage plays, and historical enthusiasts. Discussed below are some of the most popular helmet types that are most widely available today in online retail stores.What do you think of when someone says "Greek Helmet"? The first thing that pops into your head is a picture of a Spartan soldier, complete with a red cape, round, bronze shield, long spear, and a bronze or brass helmet with the eve... (read more) Author: John Hilde

3. How Effective Sparta Mugs Are? December 24, 2007 Sparta mugs have been the user’s favourite for a long time now. Their simplicity and utility has made them one of the best selling promotional items on the block. Sparta mugs are one of the most well received and highly appreciated promotional items. Their low cost nature ensures that you can use them as and when you want. You could use these Sparta mugs to convey your heartfelt thoughts to your near and dear ones or you could alternatively use them as a professional gift for your clients. Give them away to your customers or your employees and you are likely to get appreciation coming your way... (read more) Author: Gareth Parkin

4. Sparta Mugs Fit Every Budget December 24, 2007 When it comes to promotional items every organisation has numerous options at its disposal. The category of promotional items includes countless products to be able to give ample choices to the user. Even though there is thousand of promotional items available in the market not every promotional item fits the budget of an organisation. There are several promotional items that can only be used by organisations that have large funds to allocate to their promotional budget. But in this vast promotional ocean, there is one item that can carve its space in every budget and i.e. Sparta mugs. Sp... (read more) Author: Gareth Parkin

5. Promotional Messages on Sparta Mugs December 21, 2007 One foggy winter evening when you are lazing around at home, and suddenly the raindrops start to pour. When it’s about rain, it’s about happiness, a bright new feeling, some friends and a cup of coffee. So you decide to catch up with a cup of that hot steamy liquid to add to the joy of this downpour. Sipping coffee in your favorite Sparta mug, you go down the memory lane when this benevolent coffee mug has been there in all those tea parties at home and those little tea breaks at office. Reviving the memories of the past you give a glance at the message that is imprinted on this fabulous Spart... (read more) Author: Gareth Parkin

6. Spiritual Truth in the Movie 300 December 13, 2007 The Movie 300, directed by Zach Snyder, is good for its groundbreaking cinematography, creative characters and the fact that the Spartans were fighting for something greater than themselves. The Spartans were onto something in their willingness to die for the cause of … what was it again? The movie 300 also demonstrates the strength of camaraderie. The Spartans were so tenaciously unified that they defeated many times the number of soldiers that happened upon them. A chain is strong because the links hold tight to one another. So also the Spartans’ strength was not in any singular man, bu... (read more) Author: Patrick Roberts

7. Why ID Tags are really great ? November 10, 2006 Some people might jump the conclusion saying this is just another boring article about ID Tags. I can assure you it's not. ID Tags are one of the great inventions and it seems that they never get old. Maybe for some of us it's hard to believe, but they were worn at least as far back as ancient Sparta. An ID Tag is the informal name for the identification tags worn by military personnel, but not only the army should wear these tags. Suppose that one day, you get involved in an accident and loose your conscience. Who will be there to say that you are allergic to some medications?... (read more) Author: Naas Ferreira

8. Greek Civilization - What About The Women? April 19, 2006 The men of ancient Greece are well known, from Hercules to Alexander the Great. Greek women are rarely mentioned and one has to wonder why? Greek Civilization – What About The Women? Ancient Greece was very much a patriarchal society. Sports were reserved for men. Literature, politics, philosophy and so on were as well. At least, this is what men wrote in the various publications we have from that time. In truth, the position of women in ancient Greece was one best defined by the word separation. Women and men lived with very defined boundaries, boundaries controlled by the men... (read more) Author: Richard Monk

9. Edinburgh Stag Do Ideas March 18, 2006 While most folk will take any excuse for a party, there are some party reasons that have stood the test of time. Take the stag do, for example. It's been around since at least early Greek times when the lads of Sparta saw to it that their about-to-be-married chums got a send-off that was worthy of Zeus. Today, stag parties have come a long way, but the idea is still the same - one last fling for the happy fellow before he puts on the ball and chain for life. While many folks are heading off to the continent for a stag weekend, there are some excellent reasons for choosing a city closer to... (read more) Author: Brett Danielson

10. A Stag Night Planning Primer March 14, 2006 The stag night is a tradition that goes all the way back to Ancient Greek times when the boys in Sparta gathered for a last blowout before one of their mates stepped off the abyss into married life. While we don't have the films from those early stag do's, we've got a hunch that not a lot has changed since then. The idea is to get piss-drunk, stuff your face with the best food you can get and get your fill of all the things you'll be missing once you tie the knot (read: all the other birds in the bush that you're trading in for the one in the hand).The honor of planning the stag do traditional... (read more) Author: Brett Danielson

11. The great Sparta December 15, 2005 In ancient times, Sparta was one of the most important spots in not only Greece, but the entire Europe as well. During such époque, the territory of Sparta would comprehend the regions nowadays known as Messenia and Laconia. Nowadays, only a small portion of that ancient territory continues being called Sparta, an area located towards the northern side of Laconia. Modern Sparta is situated within a fertile plain which allows it to produce citrus and olives as well as a variety of other fruits and vegetables usually distributed throughout many other towns and spots in Peloponnese. The hist... (read more) Author: Jakob Jelling

12. Gytheio - the sea port of Sparta November 27, 2005 The Greek town of Gytheio, often called the sea port of Sparta, is located towards the north western area of the Gulf of Laconia, in the Peloponnese. This is an ancient town which offers a variety of interesting spots to meet as well as many unique constructions and buildings dating from past époques. Due to its age, the city of Gythia has gone through a great amount of interesting and critical historical events. One of the first most critical events this city went through dates from the year 455 BC, when the admiral Tolmides burnt most of it during the Peloponnesian War. Another im... (read more) Author: Jakob Jelling

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