# The Riddle of Ancient Sparta

- Institution: Gresham College
- Speaker: Professor Paul Cartledge
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: History
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/riddle-ancient-sparta)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Professor Paul Cartledge attempts to unwrap the enigma around Ancient Sparta. Very few Spartans ever wrote about their own society so we either get a very pro or very anti historical account, with very little in-between. Watch the full lecture here: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/riddle-ancient-sparta-unwrapping-enigma

## Lectures

1. [The Riddle of Ancient Sparta](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/riddle-ancient-sparta/e5275cd7b760) (YouTube)