Democratic Society
Posted by MRL on Dec 31st 2006
Sparta had two kings that would rule in tangent and a council, offering a sort of checks and balance in their version of a democratic society. For continuity one king could then stay home to continue to rule while the other was leading the Spartans in battle....
The Final Stand
Posted by MRL on Dec 31st 2006
Sparta dominated Greece for nearly two centuries. They fought many wars against the other Greek states and fought two major wars with Persia alone and with the Peloponnesian League. Their army was depleted greatly by these wars and finally fell from power; ironically from a two pronged attack from above and below- a war with Thebes and a massive earthquake that hit Sparta killing thousands. Mother Nature did what no one else could. From their fie...
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Welcome to MuseumReplicas.com
Posted by MRL on Dec 31st 2006
Welcome to Museum Replicas, your ultimate source for all things historical. From
Greeks,
Romans, Vikings and Medieval Weapons to the Renaissance
and LARP, you'll
find what you are looking for in high quality period clothing for men & women
and battle worthy armor and weapons a knight would cherish. Plus plenty of jewelry
and accessories a queen would adore. Whether you are royalty or just want to feel
li...
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