Talking History

The programme takes a contemporary look at history and the lessons that can be learnt from it. The show challenges the listener to rethink their views and to deepen their understanding of history.

Text 53106 (€0.30) Email talkinghistory@newstalk.ie

19:00 - 21:00 Sundays

Sparta-Sunday 12th February

Feb 6th, 2012, 12:22 pm

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Join Patrick this Sunday as he and his panel take a look back at Classical Sparta. What was the true history of this most military of Greek states? How did their society function? What is the truth behind the battle of Thermopylae? And did Sparta practice pederasty?