At the age of seven, Spartan boys were taken from their families and thrown into the Agoge, a brutal military training system designed to strip away weakness and forge warriors. They learned to endure pain without complaint, steal without being caught, and fight until death without fear. By the time they reached adulthood, they weren’t just soldiers — they were Spartans. This merciless upbringing created one of the most disciplined and feared armies the ancient world had ever seen. #historyreviv

469K views · 8.5K reactions | Leonidas I, king of Sparta, led 300 Spartans in a legendary last stand against the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE. Though vastly outnumbered, he chose sacrifice over surrender, embodying Spartan ideals of duty, courage, and honor. His death became a timeless symbol of resistance against tyranny and valor in the face of impossible odds. | Ancient History Explorers | Facebook