S01E01Code of Honor

This episode explores the creation of the ancient world’s most formidable military force. It details the "Agoge"—the brutal training system that forged Spartan boys into elite warriors—and examines the rigid code of honor that defined their society. The journey culminates in the legendary sacrifice of King Leonidas and his 300 men at the Battle of Thermopylae, the ultimate personification of Spartan valor.