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[@henrique464]

Not sure if you guys read the comments! This battle happened in real life around 480 bc. The Spartans along with the thespians, Thebes and Helots, held the hot gates for a week before being betrayed, and overwhelmed!

[@jericoba]

I don't think they read much at all. At least I've never seen any of them reply or heart anything. Could be a waste of time for us really.

[@intotheabyss42478]

i dont think they care about comments either. just eye candy lol

[@wh_kers]

just 3 days. leonidas died on the 2nd day

[@williamjordan5554]

They built a wall too. That helped.

[@Wienerblutable]

Well that is wha5 Herodot wrote at least;) but it’s for sure partly true and they won

[@woooster17]

I love the line “give them nothing, but take from them…everything!!”

[@kayra2444]

U won't love it much when someone does that to You 😂

[@woooster17]

@@kayra2444 Let them try.. & I'll put their names to the test 😄

[@kayra2444]

@@woooster17 oh so edgy 🥴

[@woooster17]

@@kayra2444 Only on Saturdays.. the rest of the week I'm a pussy cat 😉

[@arturohernandez7625]

Love this quote, used it in the soccer finals coaching teens 😅

[@fellforit]

The Spartans were famous for their brief, terse speech, which is where we get the English word "laconic" from (which means terse or concise speech), Laconia being the ancient name for the home country of the Spartans. The whole "We shall darken the sun with our arrows", "Then we shall fight in the shade" and "Put down your weapons", "Come and take them", was historically true according to Herodotus who wrote the history of the war.

[@lolmao500]

Well most of what herodotus said was overly exagerated bullshit so

[@CChissel]

@@lolmao500 Not entirely, but he did enjoy including “legends and fanciful accounts” but not everything he wrote was bullshit, such as the above because we have more evidence than just Herodotus for many Laconicisms.

[@ashscott6068]

An account of what happened, can be corroborated by physical evidence. (Though there is none whatsoever of the battle of Thermopylae) An account of what was said, cannot. And certainly not by someone who wasn't even present. That's the frustrating thing about history: We never really know the why, and we rarely know the how, and we can NEVER know the names, or faces, or who really said what, or what anyone thought or felt or wanted.

[@edwincollins5847]

@@ashscott6068 ever been to a museum. The evidence you seem to want are pictures and audio which you won’t find. All we can gather are accessories and weapons used back then. And generations speaking through people who lived during that time sharing to up and coming generations and so on and so on

[@deathsticks1776]

@@lolmao500 prove it

[@curtism-w6b]

Michelle is smart: "They look like 20, not like 300." That pass only permits a front row of 20 men. So even if you have 7,000 men vs 300,000, only 20 can fight at a time. That's why they were able to kill 3 times as many men as their own numbers.

[@curtism-w6b]

@Merakio Merakio yeah, you're right, I'm sure you have a graduates degree from a top university and are a combat veteran...

[@jackofastora8962]

@@curtism-w6b rip Bozo 💀

[@derth9230]

@@curtism-w6b💀 🤡 rip bozo

[@bonifiedeagle6128]

@@curtism-w6b This isn't LinkedIn you donut, your ego seems very fragile to be that defensive

[@MrKiza2009]

Michele is anoeing, just talking bs all the time...mmm wanna mute her ! and see ya Bozo

[@Bigmanoncampus888]

This is not just a legend. It is something that really happened in history. The tale has just been jazzed up by an excessive (and entertaining) degree more to be made more exciting.

[@josephdoria5237]

To be fair the movie is much more accurate when you realize that it’s told from the point of view of Dilios, who would be much more likely to embellish the story and make the actual events much more epic.

[@15blackshirt]

This movie is adapted from a Frank Miller graphic novel, hence the visual style

[@Bigmanoncampus888]

@@15blackshirt Yea I know. I own the graphic novel along with the Dark Knight Returns, of course.

[@aldenbahtijari6565]

AHAHHAHAHAHA

[@jeversonalvonzo3812]

Yes this is true story... A history... an real event....

[@hiroakihanyu]

Ellie is so empathic, that even when watching for the second time she still has the feels :)

[@drudrgreen1417]

Leonidas I (c. 530-480 B.C.) was a king of the city-state of Sparta from about 490 B.C. until his death at the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army in 480 B.C. Although Leonidas lost the battle, his death at Thermopylae was seen as a heroic sacrifice because he sent most of his army away when he realized that thePersians had outmaneuvered him. Three hundred of his fellow Spartans stayed with him to fight and die. Almost everything that is known about Leonidas comes from the work of the Greek historian Herodotus

[@Gnomojo]

“All men should act like this” is entirely true and it was nice to see all three of you ladies agree on this.

[@joecee6862]

Only as long as all women do their part too. We are meant to complement other, not compete with and become each other.

[@bgaona]

@@joecee6862 a very important caveat! Spartan was not exactly tolerant of feminism or individuality.

[@MayanMercernary]

Well said.

[@MayanMercernary]

@@bgaona ok then. Because being born a tiny male baby and being discarded is whatever right?

[@bgaona]

@@MayanMercernary are you asking my opinion about that part of Spartan culture? I disapprove of infanticide, for the record. Or are you you trying to point out that they were equally hard on men and women both? In that case, I think that's harder to evaluate. I'm just saying that they wouldn't tolerate feminism, at least not in any modern sense.

[@garychambers6848]

Leonidas, aware that his force was being outflanked, dismissed the bulk of the Greek army and remained to guard their retreat with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians. It has been reported that others also remained, including up to 900 helots and 400 Thebans. With the exception of the Thebans, most of whom reportedly surrendered, the Greeks fought to the death........Molon labe (Ancient Greek: μολὼν λαβέ, romanized: molṑn labé), meaning 'come and take [them]', is a classical expression of defiance. It is among the Laconic phrases reported by Plutarch , [1] attributed to King Leonidas I in reply to the demand by Xerxes I that the Spartans surrender their weapons.

[@lazyblazer]

Good shit bro, thanks.

[@Kris-ox5pm]

NEEEEEEERRRRRDDD-UH!!!!

[@SpadeD1omonds]

Ty for this Some people have no courage to say positive things anymore

[@Kris-ox5pm]

@@SpadeD1omonds Jesus, I bet you're fun at parties, aren't you. Go and google the phrase 'breaking balls' when you have a free moment. Like right now.

[@homeat103]

@@Kris-ox5pm what's breaking balls?

[@Dustyholes]

“The old ones say we Spartans are descendants of Hercules himself; bold Leonidas gives testament to our bloodline”

[@dizastro5437]

Idk, but its defo a possibilty. The Thermopylae defense is one for the record books

[@kylebooker5567]

If the spartan warriors that fought in that battle displayed as much incredible fighting skill as implied in the movie, then i would have to wholeheartedly agree

[@NTSAGOL21]

@@kylebooker5567 its the phalanx formation. Spartans had perfected it

[@shaolindreams]

Bit of a mistake there actually... because it should be Herakles.. which means Glory of Hera..

[@Dustyholes]

@@shaolindreams trust me I’m Greek i totally understand, but the British accent saying Hercules sounds badass

[@HemlockRidge]

The Battle of Thermopylae (hot gates) was most certainly true. It took place in August 480 BC, during the 2nd Persian invasion. The Greek forces (Spartans, Thespians, Thebans) numbered about 7,000, the Persians had about 150,000.

[@manbearpig7359]

And that's about the extent of the historical accuracy of this trash movie

[@rastarn]

@@manbearpig7359 Keeping in mind that this is a movie of a graphic novel, not a historical documentary.

[@manbearpig7359]

@@rastarn Yeah I get that. It just offends me as a History buff. It just annoys me that most people will watch this and movies like it,and think they have learned some History

[@blobtheblobb6653]

@@manbearpig7359 Awww come on man

[@aldenbahtijari6565]

AHAHAHHAH

[@KaeserRaps]

Leonidas embracing the rain of arrows at the end is such an incredibly badass scene

[@MarcoGarcesruiz]

É aparte que eu mais gosto.

[@Farmer_Dave]

These 3 girls truely need to watch TROY together. ❤

[@scoggzap]

Agreed

[@greysea4841]

The name Ephialtes literally means "nightmare" in modern Greece. Such was the impact of the betrayal.

[@blueroninstudios]

"Our arrows will blot out the sun." "Then we will fight in the shade." One of the most badass owns in recorded history, and of course it was a Spartan who said it. Spartans would train their minds as well as their bodies to always have a smartass or badass answer for their enemies in battle so the enemy was left speechless just long enough for a Spartan to kill an adversary. The last thing a Persian would see as they died wordlessly was a Spartan with a smile on his face.

[@gloriajblanco775]

Not only that one, all the iconic lines in this movie were truly spoken by spartans, tho in diferent scenarios

[@Cragmortis]

Spartans were actually known for creating witty comebacks, comedic banter and sarcasm.

[@captaincrum1]

Apparently Spartans also charged there enemy without screaming or yelling to pysche there enemy's out...and also if I'm not wrong shield slammed trees till they came out by the roots during training.

[@HornsoftheStagg]

There's also a great response from the Spartans during their war with Macedonia. Phillip II of Macedon was conquering Greece piece by piece with ease and was close to Sparta. He sent a message to the Spartans which read "If I invade your lands you will be destroyed, never to rise again". The Spartan response was one word. "If". Phillip then decided to bypass Sparta, deeming it a poor region and not worth his time, or so the histories record it that way ;)

[@yanniszaxaro]

and come and get them

[@knockoutking3764]

The actors name who played Magneto, is Michael Fassbender. He is an AWESOME ACTOR!!

[@MrWhatdafuBOOM]

*Horses die* "Poor horses" *Rhino dies* *Too busy joking and laughing to care*

[@autohmae]

And then "poor elephants"

[@lilmanq7746]

Are there rhinos in the film? Wtf

[@norXmal]

@@lilmanq7746 There is one Rhino, the scene where it charges towards the line, then the camera pans behind the back of one of the spartans and it gets revealed to be impaled by 30 thrown spears.

[@Yodalive]

In the care statement there is : 1. Horse 2. Child 3. Dog 4. Adult good man/woman 5. Endangered animal 6. Everything else

[@davidt1621]

35:00 Left: angry. Center: Horrified. Right: Trying to hide her excitement lmao

[@gianpalacio5635]

Hahahaha

[@michaelhubi5276]

Ironic that the OF girl is angry 😅.

[@micamojo]

It's so funny that the actor David Wenham that does the narration with the one eye was my nextdoor neighbour in Marrickville that mowed my front yard just for fun....he literally did it just to feel grounded in reality. I guess when money's not a problem we could all go Forrest Gump

[@Ranger215able]

You lucky sumbitch.

[@garydodd2837]

Weird! I mean they are just people who are on tv, i always think of him as Boromir's brother though..

[@S_047]

Ikr. These actors that seem larger than life can actually be grounded and very chill. Topher Grace from the 70s show lives about a block away and is always polite and says hi to my grandparents

[@faraz8135]

Making the movie 300 is a lie, making computer games like this is a lie!!! and making videos on KZbin of such games and movies is supporting a lie. Please do not support false historical information, Long live the world of truth and awareness✌️ Here I will share with you some human points about the Achaemenid Empire to better understand the lies of this movie 👇🏻👇🏻 1).The unity of Iranian peoples compared to Greece, The Persians were known for their religious tolerance, allowing conquered peoples to maintain their customs and beliefs. They took a more inclusive approach towards the different cultures and religions within their empire. This fostered cultural diversity and harmony, allowing Persian and non-Persian subjects to coexist peacefully. In comparison, the Greeks were often more ethnocentric and viewed their own culture as superior to that of others. 2). Support the Jews, Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, is known to have supported the Jews. According to historical and biblical records, Cyrus allowed exiled Jews to return to Babylonia in Judea and even facilitated the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. 3). Criminalization of slavery in Persia, King Cyrus the Great, known for his tolerance and humanity, made a bold decision. He called his advisers together and solemnly declared the prohibition of slavery in Persia. Source: The Cylinder of Cyrus 4). Cyrus Cylinder and human rights, The Cylinder of Cyrus is often considered to be one of the first known declarations of human rights in history. Although it is not a modern human rights legal document, it reflects certain principles and values ​​that are consistent with fundamental ideas of freedom and tolerance. The Cyrus Cylinder text emphasizes such things as the liberation of displaced peoples, religious freedom, and the protection of cultural rights. It also emphasizes the idea of ​​treating others with respect and dignity. In this light, it can be seen as an early example of recognition of the rights and diversity of peoples in the empire.

[@HUEnshiro_do_Norte]

This movie was my first experience in a movie theater. It was a huge mindblowing!

[@HeyStevie100]

The story is actually true, they picked a narrow opening in the cliffs to defend so the Persians would have to squeeze their huge army into to fight the 300 Spartans. They did hold them off for a while but the 300 Spartans did all die.

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

Spartans had several thousand men....NOT just 300

[@HeyStevie100]

@@sabrecatsmiladon7380 there was a group of Greeks with them fighting but they were not Spartans, they also left at some point but the Spartans fought to the death

[@xshandy5812]

@@HeyStevie100 7000 greeks plus 300 spartans and the Army of the Persians were not that much just 10.000

[@jackyv626]

@@xshandy5812 it's around 100.000 to 150.000 persian to 7.000 greeks and yes there were only 300 spartan there

[@henry247]

If I'm not mistaken someone betrayed them and told Xerxes where they could flank them...

[@paytonkraft7564]

What always gets me is 300 Spartans, who halted a week's worth of beast, warrior, and madness. Only a traitor's hand broke them.

[@adoust3921]

Ya sure!

[@faraz8135]

Making the movie 300 is a lie, making computer games like this is a lie!!! and making videos on KZbin of such games and movies is supporting a lie. Please do not support false historical information, Long live the world of truth and awareness✌️ Here I will share with you some human points about the Achaemenid Empire to better understand the lies of this movie 👇🏻👇🏻 1).The unity of Iranian peoples compared to Greece, The Persians were known for their religious tolerance, allowing conquered peoples to maintain their customs and beliefs. They took a more inclusive approach towards the different cultures and religions within their empire. This fostered cultural diversity and harmony, allowing Persian and non-Persian subjects to coexist peacefully. In comparison, the Greeks were often more ethnocentric and viewed their own culture as superior to that of others. 2). Support the Jews, Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, is known to have supported the Jews. According to historical and biblical records, Cyrus allowed exiled Jews to return to Babylonia in Judea and even facilitated the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. 3). Criminalization of slavery in Persia, King Cyrus the Great, known for his tolerance and humanity, made a bold decision. He called his advisers together and solemnly declared the prohibition of slavery in Persia. Source: The Cylinder of Cyrus 4). Cyrus Cylinder and human rights, The Cylinder of Cyrus is often considered to be one of the first known declarations of human rights in history. Although it is not a modern human rights legal document, it reflects certain principles and values ​​that are consistent with fundamental ideas of freedom and tolerance. The Cyrus Cylinder text emphasizes such things as the liberation of displaced peoples, religious freedom, and the protection of cultural rights. It also emphasizes the idea of ​​treating others with respect and dignity. In this light, it can be seen as an early example of recognition of the rights and diversity of peoples in the empire.

[@JedHead77]

The actor who plays Leonidas voices Hiccup’s father in the How To Train Your Dragon movies. 🐉

[@tiagoalves2056]

yeah gerald butler they sould seen Law abiding cityzen one of the best movies of him and jammie fox.sorry for the english greetings from portugal(=

[@garydodd2837]

You mean Gerard Butler, he has had much bigger movies and roles then that though..

[@tiagoalves2056]

@@garydodd2837 and the Queen is Cersi from the game of trones

[@garydodd2837]

@@tiagoalves2056 Yeah i know she is a famous british actress Lena Headey that was in many movies way before she was ever in Game of Thrones, she was great in The Broken, Fighting With My Family, Dredd and the show Terminator:The sarah Connor Chronicles, i know who she is..

[@JedHead77]

@@garydodd2837 I was referring to movies from their channel.

[@stephenbennett5240]

This is a real thing that happened way back, not necessarily the monster like enemies. But the 300 spartans actually fought the hoard and died exactly like this.

[@markeetafarmer541]

“Go, tell the Spartans, passerby That here, obedient to her laws, we lie.”

[@cloudcity77]

Many thought the actor's "buff physical condition" was CGI created when the movie was first released. Many of the actors were in magazines like Mens Health and others talking about the training regiment they all went through. If you watch the "Behind the Scenes" they also talk about it. They trained harder than most football players.

[@michajankiewicz415]

It's kinda a norm now with all the marvel super heroes transformations, but 300 was ahead of its time a bit, with such drastic physique improvements.

[@amralyn6103]

This is not mythology. The 300 spartans are a true event called "the Battle of Thermopylae" that was fought in 480 BC during the second Persian invasion of Greece. Of course the movie exagerate many aspects and dramatise a lot about the Achaemenid Empire of Xerxes (persians). Coz it is based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, telling that story in his very personal way. But otherwise; This is History. It actually happened.

[@outlawfly664]

It was 7000 Spartans who fought the Persians not 300. Stop believing fairy tales kiddo.

[@amralyn6103]

@@outlawfly664 7000 greeks... including 300 spartans ! Check what you say before calling anyone kiddo.

[@outlawfly664]

@@amralyn6103 It was actually way more than 300, most accounts accounts there where 6000 spartans. Now back to the drawing drawing board.

[@amralyn6103]

@@outlawfly664 seems you was there since you claim to know it better than any official historical sources... But it's okay, up to you, that's your opinion man.

[@outlawfly664]

@@amralyn6103 And what "official" historical sources are you talking about lemming? By Herodotus? Also know as father of lies. Even engineering of an empire series clearly states that the Spartans used 6000 troops which the Persians dealt with before they marched towards Athens and burned the Acropolis. But go ahead, believe in western-centric fairytales.

[@robertcypress6604]

The Greeks actually had a coalition force of about 7000 at the battle of Thermopylae. The legend of the 300 comes from the fact that when the rest of the Greek forces retreated, 300 Spartans stayed behind as a rear guard action.

[@xshandy5812]

Yes they were about 7000 and 300 spartans! Against Immortals! And the fact is that the Immortals are exactly 10.000 and they won

[@section5760]

301 to be precise.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@xshandy5812 Yeah, what a Glorious Victory! 🤡🤣 Plataea 😃

[@xshandy5812]

@@SpartanLeonidas1821 Yeah burned Athena

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@xshandy5812 Congrats! Then we drowned you into the Sea 😃

[@oteroair]

In the Movie, The Last Samurai, Capt.Algren mentions the 300 in the last battle.

[@alexxxpierce7788]

The tears that were shed during this reaction warms my heart…, too many people have forgotten how deeply people use to love back then…, they loved fiercely…💯⚔️❤️‍🔥

[@lawrenceallen8096]

This was true history, stylized, but true. He Battle of Thermopile. "Our arrows will blot out the sun." "Then we will fight in the shade." The words spoken 2,000 years ago. "May you live forever." Also. And of course: "Spartans, lay down your weapons." "Come and get them." Yep.

[@runarhe5913]

More like 2600 years ago

[@lawrenceallen8096]

@@runarhe5913 2,500

[@runarhe5913]

@@lawrenceallen8096 My 2600 was a whole lot closer than your 2000.

[@lawrenceallen8096]

@@runarhe5913 Nobody is perfect. Neither of us are anyway.

[@runarhe5913]

@@lawrenceallen8096 I’d say I am. And all I require is for you to kneel, for I am a generous god.

[@NexyKun]

“NO PRISONERS NO MERCY “ imagine hearing that as a persian and seeing ur friends just drop like flys around u

[@StevesFunhouse]

The reason it worked was that they were really well trained, fighting against untrained warriors, and they funneled the Persians through a narrow pass. That multiplies the effect of the smaller army and diminishes the effect of the larger one because they can't all fit in that pass at 1 time. So, 1-on-1, the Persian army is no match for the Spartans.

[@outlawfly664]

Lmao maybe you should learn a little bit about history kiddo.

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@outlawfly664 If you were listening, YOU would have learned a little about history ... moron. That's EXACTLY how it worked and why they chose that location !!! I've studied history all my life !!! And don't call me kiddo, MF ... I'm probably old enough to be your granddaddy (Yuck !!!) DAMN wouldn't THAT would be embarrassing ??? Try opening a book 📙 once in a while ... BEFORE you speak ... azzhole !!!

[@derth9230]

@@outlawfly664 Is that why you got ratioed.

[@faraz8135]

Making the movie 300 is a lie, making computer games like this is a lie!!! and making videos on KZbin of such games and movies is supporting a lie. Please do not support false historical information, Long live the world of truth and awareness✌️ Here I will share with you some human points about the Achaemenid Empire to better understand the lies of this movie 👇🏻👇🏻 1).The unity of Iranian peoples compared to Greece, The Persians were known for their religious tolerance, allowing conquered peoples to maintain their customs and beliefs. They took a more inclusive approach towards the different cultures and religions within their empire. This fostered cultural diversity and harmony, allowing Persian and non-Persian subjects to coexist peacefully. In comparison, the Greeks were often more ethnocentric and viewed their own culture as superior to that of others. 2). Support the Jews, Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, is known to have supported the Jews. According to historical and biblical records, Cyrus allowed exiled Jews to return to Babylonia in Judea and even facilitated the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. 3). Criminalization of slavery in Persia, King Cyrus the Great, known for his tolerance and humanity, made a bold decision. He called his advisers together and solemnly declared the prohibition of slavery in Persia. Source: The Cylinder of Cyrus 4). Cyrus Cylinder and human rights, The Cylinder of Cyrus is often considered to be one of the first known declarations of human rights in history. Although it is not a modern human rights legal document, it reflects certain principles and values ​​that are consistent with fundamental ideas of freedom and tolerance. The Cyrus Cylinder text emphasizes such things as the liberation of displaced peoples, religious freedom, and the protection of cultural rights. It also emphasizes the idea of ​​treating others with respect and dignity. In this light, it can be seen as an early example of recognition of the rights and diversity of peoples in the empire.

[@curtism-w6b]

My dad must've been a Spartan. Dropped me off at a kickboxing gym twice a day. Told more experienced boys to not hit me with "Cotton Candy Gloves." 😅 There's no better teacher on this planet than pain.

[@maximiliankinzett2636]

You only put your hand in fire once, no matter how many times your told not to! :)

[@MrSporkster]

Ellie always has that hot 80s girl vibe, and it's just so damn good.

[@dunkelwalde695]

17:58 - "It's like a carrrpeettt" - holy hell I have not laughed that hard in a while. Very funny!

[@MsAppeljack]

To make themselves look this buff the men had to take a training course of extreme working out and diet. They looked amazing. Oh and the actress who played Cersi in Game Of Throne was gorgeous here :)

[@fabiopalumbo2788]

As an Italian I'm ashamed that exist people in the world that doesn't know this is a real historic fact, we study it from 11 years old, and this historic episode was like one of the most closer thing to our idea of democracy, how is possible people in usa still doesn't know this....damn girls you deserve to study more..

[@donvee2000]

Yes I agree... But I think the history of our ancient heros is being suppressed. Including the American heros who built out nation. Even our masculine comic book heros are being eliminated. All in an effort to femininize boys. A society of weak men is easier to control.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Yeah, one Italian friend of mine told me that in Italian schools they even have some classes for some Ancient Greek courses. That’s Amazing!

[@faraz8135]

Making the movie 300 is a lie, making computer games like this is a lie!!! and making videos on KZbin of such games and movies is supporting a lie. Please do not support false historical information, Long live the world of truth and awareness✌️ Here I will share with you some human points about the Achaemenid Empire to better understand the lies of this movie 👇🏻👇🏻 1).The unity of Iranian peoples compared to Greece, The Persians were known for their religious tolerance, allowing conquered peoples to maintain their customs and beliefs. They took a more inclusive approach towards the different cultures and religions within their empire. This fostered cultural diversity and harmony, allowing Persian and non-Persian subjects to coexist peacefully. In comparison, the Greeks were often more ethnocentric and viewed their own culture as superior to that of others. 2). Support the Jews, Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, is known to have supported the Jews. According to historical and biblical records, Cyrus allowed exiled Jews to return to Babylonia in Judea and even facilitated the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. 3). Granting rights to slaves by Cyrus : After the conquest of Babylon by Cyrus the Great, he gave the slaves citizenship rights and freed them from slavery. He also outlawed many bad practices, such as flogging slaves, killing them, and other inhumane practices. 4). Cyrus Cylinder and human rights, The Cylinder of Cyrus is often considered to be one of the first known declarations of human rights in history. Although it is not a modern human rights legal document, it reflects certain principles and values ​​that are consistent with fundamental ideas of freedom and tolerance. The Cyrus Cylinder text emphasizes such things as the liberation of displaced peoples, religious freedom, and the protection of cultural rights. It also emphasizes the idea of ​​treating others with respect and dignity. In this light, it can be seen as an early example of recognition of the rights and diversity of peoples in the empire.

[@palaskarav]

Müslims will take over europa

[@christopherharrison8124]

But the ancient spartans were Are dark skin color people not Caucasian as the greeks are of today Big Facts lol.

[@renansousa378]

When Leonidas kneel and Stelios jumps over his back is like he was saying to Xerxes: "i'm seeing myself in the same position of my men", since Xeres first appearance he steped in his slaves' back as a king.

[@davidgardner8927]

When Leonidas says to Ephialtes, "May you live forever." That was a huge insult. Spartan traitors were buried in unmarked graves if they were buried at all, and forgotten. Forever lost to history with no gravestone to prove they ever existed.

[@Ladco77]

There is a statue of King Leonidas in Thermopylae with the inscription ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ, which means "Come and take them." That was actually Leonidas' reply to the Persian demand that they surrender their weapons, as shown in the movie.

[@rowancoggins9638]

My heart has been getting heavy watching social media and the rift that appears to have been formed between men and women. Watching this, I am much healed to see such variety of female beauty recognize male sacrifice in such a genuine way. Thank you for this gentle gift.

[@huangjun_art]

It's a bad translation. He didn't say "cocktail", he said "dovetail" which is a defence tactic where soldiers interlock their shields to protect themselves and others from incoming projectiles.

[@eXcommunicate1979]

I thought he yelled "Hawk tails!" meaning arrows.

[@4Kandlez]

Well they didn't interlock shields, they knelt independently

[@huangjun_art]

@@4Kandlez It's an umbrella term, it can refer to kneeling under a shield, interlocking shields, raising your shield to protect someone else, or all of the above.

[@4Kandlez]

@@huangjun_art The military don't have umbrella terms or they could all be trying to do different things and end up dead

[@valeriosantoboni817]

The fact that leonidas was almost 60 and that he would have retired a few years later make It a lot more brave

[@StCerberusEngel]

Just two years left 'til retirement? Guess he was getting too old for this shit. XD

[@4Kandlez]

Didn't know they had a retirement plan back in the day

[@herbertsonlee7666]

Military strategy that is taught and learned from this historic event

[@Meet2niceyou]

I love how the girl on the right (side ponytail) was loving the bloodlust throughout

[@Curraghmore]

The one-eyed guy that you recognized telling the story you saw before in Lord of the Rings - he was Faramir.

[@Ymirson999]

Just for the record, throwing the Persians into the well supposedly really happened. As a token of submission, the Spartans were told to give a token of submission in the form of both earth and water. Leonidas supposedly replied, "You'll have to be content with just water," and had the Persians thrown into a well.

[@gazlator]

Excellent reaction, Homies! Michelle at one side gripped by the passion & drama, Lia as counterbalance, and Ellie at the other, quietly and sweetly living every moment of it. It DID actually happen by the way Ellie (it's not myth) - though the film is based an over-the-top graphic novel that exaggerates everything to the extreme, and takes big liberties with the real events of 480 BC.

[@Dave_VM]

Nice summary, although for this movie, imo, one of them just talked through the entire movie

[@antonismpraikidis4483]

History fact! By the time the battle of Thermopyle took place, 480 b.C, king Leonidas was 60 years old. The entire movie is based on a comic novel written by Frank Miller, but the good thing about it is that has many many historical facts.

[@Caseytify]

This was based on a graphic novel, 300, by Frank Miller (Daredevil, Batman Year One, Ronin, Sin City). In fact the coloring & staging were taken directly from how the graphic novel was drawn & colored.

[@stanleywiggins5047]

P.S. the 1960s movie was filmed on location in Greece at the HOT GATES where Leonidas & the 300 fought & died, & there is a stone engraved with the words in Greek. "Passerby go to Sparta & tell them that by Spartan law here we lie," or something very similar

[@Curraghmore]

My favorite part is just before Leonidas kicks the Persian messenger into the hole, when he looks back at his queen and she gives him the slightest nod that tells him what to do.

[@wolf99000]

Its funny other Greek cities did not like that Sparta gave more freedoms to woman for as advanced as they were and they gave us democracy they sucked compared to the warriors of Sparta on woman's rights

[@wh_kers]

Spartans value their women high than any other Greek states. They give them so much respect just as queen gorgo has said. Their opinions matters in the Spartan society.

[@penguintaco9038]

Leonidas was actually in his sixties when he fought at Thermopylae. Also it wasn't just the 300 Spartans, there were other various Greek factions aiding the Spartans. They also chose to stay behind with the Spartans to cover their allies retreat back to their city states when the realize the Persian force could not be held for too much longer. Sabaton History did a excellent job covering it. The Persians wore little to no armor as well and their weapons being short spears and short swords hand trouble getting through the Greeks heavy armor. The Spartans all wore bronze breastplates, they did not go into battle bare chested.

[@outlawfly664]

Persians used infantry armour and heavy armoured calvary and chariots. That was not the issue for the Persians. The issue was that they where forced to fight the battle through a narrow pass which limited their use of their army. You kiddies believe to much fairy tales.

[@bonifiedeagle6128]

@@outlawfly664 Get a life you miserable fuck, did you feel tough saying that

[@nathankrush3289]

Suggestion: "Planes, Trains, And Automobiles ". One of the funniest movies you'll see.

[@manny75586]

This was an actual historical event. They obviously took a lot of dramatic license but the battle and the use of terrain to maximize the Spartan forces was real and highly influential in military tactics. The only part I was a bit "eh" on in terms of changing the reality, Leonidas didn't die this way. When he fell the Persians tried to recover the body so they could desecrate it. The Spartans that remained massacred hundreds of Persians and recovered it. That really speaks to the Spartan ethos. I did love that they put that "I hope you live forever" line in. That would have been viewed as being as insulting of a thing as you could possibly say to a Spartan soldier. Again, really gives a glimpse into how rugged of a culture they had.

[@craig_wood]

You guys need to react to Starship Troopers, great 90s sci-fi movie, you’ll love it…

[@A_Name_]

God that would be hilarious

[@Caseytify]

That was a piece of crap.

[@intotheabyss42478]

@@Caseytify nobody asked you bub!

[@115TUNGUSKA]

Hell yeah!!

[@AmatureAstronomer]

The Homies cried for Leonidas, who died 2,502 years ago. Interesting. We know about the battle because the Greek Historian Herodotus witnessed it.

[@JedHead77]

2:16: The narrator (with the eye patch) played Faramir in Lord Of The Rings.

[@meobeus]

They also recently watched him in Van Helsing

[@xerxeszero586]

Young magmeto spartan name was stelios

[@wh_kers]

Michael fassbender

[@bobbombar6711]

While Leonidas at one time played Dracula/ judas isariot in Dracula 2000

[@Bloodchylde2012]

The battle at the end of the movie that was never shown. The Battle of Plataea - Was the final land battle during the second Persian invasion of Greece. It was a decisive victory for the Greeks as it ended that war. The Greeks refused to be drawn into the open cavalry ground near the Persian camp, and this led to a stalemate which lasted eleven days. When their supply lines were disrupted, the Greeks retreated a distance, the Persian General Mardonius thought the Greeks were in full retreat, and ordered his men to pursue them. The Greeks turned and gave battle, routing the Persian infantry and killing General Mardonius. The Greeks then pushed into the Persian camps, killing them all and driving them back to the Sea. This allegedly happened at the same time when the Persian Navy was destroyed at the Battle of Mycale (which was portrayed not very accurately, but made good cinema, in the next movie, 300 - Rise of a Nation)

[@granddaddyotaku636]

So when are you ladies going to react to Braveheart? I think you'd all enjoy it tremendously ☺️

[@coyotefever105]

Ellie couldn’t stop crying

[@jennym2276]

Yuck

[@johnjones_1501]

The myth verses reality of Spartan training. They had to survive outdoors when they reached a certain age, but it was in a warm Mediterranean climate. Also, a huge part of their military training involved learning to write poetry and dancing. Somehow those two skills never make it into the movies.

[@cantonatheking]

not really because Sparta is located in rural area with a lot of Mountains including the Taigetos Mountain so i dont think it would be very warm there

[@eq1373]

Lmao....yeah, ok 🙄

[@damnyourpasswords]

winter is harsh on Greek mountains - below zero degrees. Today 10July highest temp is 10 degrees Celsius

[@faraz8135]

Making the movie 300 is a lie, making computer games like this is a lie!!! and making videos on KZbin of such games and movies is supporting a lie. Please do not support false historical information, Long live the world of truth and awareness✌️ Here I will share with you some human points about the Achaemenid Empire to better understand the lies of this movie 👇🏻👇🏻 1).The unity of Iranian peoples compared to Greece, The Persians were known for their religious tolerance, allowing conquered peoples to maintain their customs and beliefs. They took a more inclusive approach towards the different cultures and religions within their empire. This fostered cultural diversity and harmony, allowing Persian and non-Persian subjects to coexist peacefully. In comparison, the Greeks were often more ethnocentric and viewed their own culture as superior to that of others. 2). Support the Jews, Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, is known to have supported the Jews. According to historical and biblical records, Cyrus allowed exiled Jews to return to Babylonia in Judea and even facilitated the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. 3). Criminalization of slavery in Persia, King Cyrus the Great, known for his tolerance and humanity, made a bold decision. He called his advisers together and solemnly declared the prohibition of slavery in Persia. Source: The Cylinder of Cyrus 4). Cyrus Cylinder and human rights, The Cylinder of Cyrus is often considered to be one of the first known declarations of human rights in history. Although it is not a modern human rights legal document, it reflects certain principles and values ​​that are consistent with fundamental ideas of freedom and tolerance. The Cyrus Cylinder text emphasizes such things as the liberation of displaced peoples, religious freedom, and the protection of cultural rights. It also emphasizes the idea of ​​treating others with respect and dignity. In this light, it can be seen as an early example of recognition of the rights and diversity of peoples in the empire.

[@IdealUser]

Leonidas didn't miss. He showed the Persians a God King can bleed and demoralized Xerxes.

[@IdealUser]

@@clayton4917 Looks like you missed the point of that scene.

[@xshandy5812]

But only in movie my friend

[@IdealUser]

@@xshandy5812 Yes, it's a movie.

[@xshandy5812]

@@IdealUser 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@juliusflavius3573]

“It has always been the law that the weaker should be subject to the stronger." - Thucydides

[@TheRealRealMClovin]

This happen in real life, it is just that the movie is based on the comic version which had these monsters and others. Though Persians did have elephants and other stuff like that. But it fits as it tells the perspective of the Greeks who saw the persians as beasts and told horrible stories about their enemy. Remeber this a time where humans belived gods walked among men and mythological monsters existed. In 480 BC august, july or september(why i say different months is because historians don't know since the calender we use wasn't evented yet by Julius Caesar) the real battle of Thermopyle had around 7000 greeks and 300 spartans against 200000-300000 persians, not just 300 spartans against 1 million persians. It is still really incredbile to be honest, as the battle of thermoplye went on for days and there is many famous real quotes and cocky but funny messages from messengers the spartans and Leonidas himself sent to king Xerxes, while holding with their last will to last man against such terror and a huge army to save their land. Where the battle of Thermoplye get famous is the 300 spartans last stand with the last few of the surviving greeks. In which they fought for a whole day, against this huge army. They lost the battle but the Persians lost so many and paid dearly that their conquest of greece would become a lot harder. Another famous battle if battle of Salamis which i think the second movie is about. Is when the Athenians and other greeks with around 350 ships won against the persian with over a 1000 ships, with the Greeks only losing around 50 ships and persians more than half of their ships. Greeks winning another battle against great odds :D A year later the greeks wins the Greco-persian wars with the last and final battle called the Battle of Plateau in 479 BC. where it was all of greece with from 310000-100000 soldeirs against the persians with around 800000-150000. Which is probably the end scene of the movie.

[@watchmanschannelofdespair]

It's no legend ladies. The Battle of Thermopylae (the pass called "The Hot Gates") was fought between an alliance of 300 Spartans and other Ancient Greek city-states, led by the Spartan King, Leonidas, against the Persian Empire of Xerxes in 480 BC over three days. After the battle Xerxes had the head of Leonidas cut off, such was the hatred the Spartan king inspired for humiliating and defying the Persian leader for three days with such a small force.

[@michaelburke1022]

Great reactions by these women you can see they did enjoy it and it was enjoyable seeing their reactions.

[@tankeater]

7:42 "looks like she's under water" awesome eye! She was! Director's cut they said that!

[@benderdelkarma9183]

"All men should be like this" that got me thinking for a while love seeing 3 ladies enjoy that "toxic masculinity" hahaha By the way this is not a legend, it was a real fact Great video!

[@Champion8-00]

True.

[@courtneyharris1006]

You think they would enjoy mens opinions of what all women should be like?😶

[@sonofjay817]

The girl on the right knows how to experience a movie. Her expressions are as entertaining as the movie.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Looked like she was getting into the gore a bit TOO much ;)

[@SethBarbrick]

300 Spartans killed 10,000 Persians, this actually did happen

[@TheWolfalpino]

my compliments to Lia for her quick and sharp pure eye. She could reconneize a snake between the wolves at barely first sight. this is something very important.

[@TomasMisura]

19:40 Spartans had been practicing since age 7 to became what they were. Just like knights centuries later. But even with proper training and strong armor there is still chance to die.

[@ryanhampson673]

The Spartans actually painted their shields back then, all manners of lions and other imposing creatures...One Spartan carefully painted a life size detailed fly on his shield and that's it..When asked why he was taking the time to paint a tiny fly he responded "That fly will look like the size of a lion when I smash my shield in their Persian faces."

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

FACTS !!! 💯

[@dragunovasta]

As a man of culture i shall thank you for giving me this pure 50 minutes of watching Miss Lia. Please make more together :)

[@comervsvandals2692]

The slow mo when leonidas is fighting shows you the opposites one king fighting in front of everybody and one hiding behind tens of thousands.

[@xevozmaster360]

The Spear Throw at the end wasn't to Kill Xerxes, it was to make him bleed, and show that he was mortal, not the God King he believed himself to be

[@andrewlopez1906]

in the graphic novel leonidas yells "Die" as he throws, so while I'm sure his point was to make him bleed in front of his men, the attempt was still there.

[@Latinomicz]

This movie may of had the greatest trailer in movie history. The NIN song killed it!!!!

[@ELDoro]

The reaction of the woman and the far right is great. You can see how much she is into every moment and fully into it.

[@MightyBeastPR84]

I love that they were not afraid or ashame to show their emotions.

[@15blackshirt]

While this whole war actually did happen, this movie was adapted from a Frank Miller graphic novel; the narrator, David Wenham, was also in Van Helsing and Lord of the Rings; an equally awesome series that's similar to this is Spartacus; the next film, 300: Rise of an Empire, takes place before, during and after this one

[@outdoorolli5754]

Inscription on a plaque on Thermopylae: "Traveller, if you come to Sparta, report there that you have seen us lying here as the law commanded."

[@kennedymontoya9962]

Give thanks men! To Leonidas and the brave 300!

[@papertoyss]

When Leonidas was killed in this battle, the Spartans retrieved his body after pushing back the Persians *four times.* Later when the Spartans fell to the last soldier, Xerxis ordered Leonidas' body to be crucified and his head to be put on a stake. That is why the Spartans demanded to lead in the battle of Plataea (shown in the end of this movie). Also, the only Spartan who survived this battle, was sent back by Leonides because he injured his eye. Actually Leonidas sent *two injured* back to Sparta, namely Aristodemos and Euretos. The latter, out of shame for leaving the battlefield, he never got back to Sparta, he returned there disobeying Leonidas and died in Thermopylae. Aristodemos returned to Sparta where the Spartans were since calling him "Aristodemos the coward." In the battle of Plataea, he was so eager to clear his name and regain his honor, that he disobeyed his generals breaking the phalanx's formation several times, trying to attack alone the Persians. Yeah, there were about 6,000 Greeks at Thermopylae, but the 300 Spartans were the tip of the spear and they remained to the very end. Fianally, Plutarch recorded that Leonidas told Gorgo to 'marry a brave man and bear brave children,' if he would never make it back. EDIT: the path that Ephialtes showed the Persians *still exists.*

[@RedismycolorImDeadpool117]

As the bad guy in iron Man 2 said, "if you can make God bleed, then people will refuse to believe in him. And there Will be Blood in the water, and the sharks will come".

[@TheWolfalpino]

to answer Michelle's question, Serse's army (Xerxes) started moving from Persia to conquer all lands until they got to Greece (short version Of course). Every time they conquered a country, they put their soldiers in the front lines, so they always had few losses and lot of new fresh units. So those people are not just Persians or Iranians, they are a gathering of many Middle-east fighters. Problem is, most of them were forced to go to war, like 90% of soldiers of course. Original numbers were different by the way. "Around the start of the invasion, a Greek force of approximately 7,000 men led by Leonidas marched north to block the pass of Thermopylae. Ancient authors vastly inflated the size of the Persian army, with estimates in the millions, but modern scholars estimate it at between 120,000 and 300,000 soldiers. They arrived at Thermopylae by late August or early September; the outnumbered Greeks held them off for seven days (including three of direct battle) before their rear-guard was annihilated in one of history's most famous last stands. During two full days of battle, the Greeks blocked the only road by which the massive Persian army could traverse the narrow pass. After the second day, a local resident named Ephialtes revealed to the Persians the existence of a path leading behind the Greek lines. Subsequently, Leonidas, aware that his force was being outflanked by the Persians, dismissed the bulk of the Greek army and remained to guard their retreat along with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians. It has been reported that others also remained, including up to 900 helots and 400 Thebans. With the exception of the Thebans, most of whom reportedly surrendered, the Greeks fought the Persians to the death." If wikipedia is correct on numbers. But i've red this story when i was 13 yo and i remember that the difference in numbers was enormous anyway.

[@Nimbus1701]

You girls are my heroes for reacting to this! We need more ones out there there like you upstanding women.

[@jeffelliott7353]

I love that the queen is played by Lena Headey, the same actress that plays Cercei Lannister in GoT

[@robertcypress6604]

Fun fact: When Alexander the great invaded Persia the Spartans refused to participate. When Alexander conquered the Persian Empire he sent 300 suits of armour to Sparta. Historically sick burn! Lol

[@wildhunt6350]

Where did you hear or read that ?

[@robertcypress6604]

@@wildhunt6350 Something I saw on discovery channel as a kid. It all blurs together after awhile but I remember the funny stuff.

[@wildhunt6350]

@@robertcypress6604 okay thats cool to know if thats really true.

[@jimmybeans1175]

The men that died at Thermopylae preserved all of Europe. The Spartans trained daily for combat, pushing piles of logs as a formation. They were truly elite in their time. Although they were not alone. As many have stated here, the total force numbered about 7000 until they knew they were going to be surrounded. That’s why they were able to hold such a force at bay. Gates of Fire is a great read about the battle and their training.

[@LordKirtash]

This movie is spectacular. Thanks for sharing this reaction video and greetings from Spain.

[@ShahanshahShahin]

Here in this movie series Xerxes literally looking and kind of dressed like Imnhotep IV, aka *_Pharaoh Akhenaten_* of the Egyptian Empire, who lived some 800 years before Xerxes the Great was born, but Akhenaten's empire was much smaller compared to the Achaemenid Persian Empire.

[@alaneskew2664]

That ending always gets me

[@blainegurrie7525]

It's true and one of the most remarkable displays of courage in human history.

[@Alekoukios_katakthths_]

Hello homies i am from Greece 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 and this movie is fantastic and from my favourites and I'm so proud for Spartans

[@faraz8135]

It's good that you are interested in your country. Greece is undoubtedly the birthplace of European civilization and highly respectable. But you should not close your eyes to reality because of your love for your country. Persians are nothing like what the movie "300" showed and this movie shows them far from what they were. Respect for Greece from the Iranian side 🇮🇷❤️🇬🇷

[@aekara1924kostas]

THERE WERE NO COMMANDOS IN WORLD WAR II OR IN THE KOREA WAR EXCEPT THE ACE AND THE GREEKS. THE ENGLISH TRAINED THE GREEKS JUST LIKE YOU. THEY WERE THE BEST COMMANDOS AND THEY WON THE BATTLE OF AL ALAIAINE WITH THE ENGLISH DECIDED THAT ALL GREEK SOLDIERS HAD TO BE TRAINED LIKE THAT!! THAT WAS THE DOWNFALL OF THE GERMAN ARMY IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN!!

[@chuckmanion1128]

People often talk about how the epic cinematic quality embellishes the story. Its actually well grounded in the real history. For example the whole "our arrows will blot out the sun" "Then we will fight in the shade" were lines taken from the actual messages between the two kings.

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

AND...there were several thousand Spartan soldiers there.....People what a MOVIE and think it's historical accurate....very few are even close. MIDWAY was historically accurate

[@dimiaslan1870]

@@sabrecatsmiladon7380 there were 300 Spartans, their helper helots, along with 700 Thespians, Tegeans, and some others. Not thousands of Spartans though.

[@chuckmanion1128]

@@sabrecatsmiladon7380 Actually it was 300 Spartans and approximately 1000-1500 other non-Spartan Greeks by historical estimates. Sure a lot was made up and stylized and they definitely adapted some of their societal norms to be palatable to modern audiences, but the majority of the hard facts that are known were represented even if slightly altered for cinematic reasons. Point is a lot of what people thought was BS wasn't.

[@docducttape9270]

The Spartans were known for their quips, quick comebacks and defiance. Lol

[@kevinnewell6380]

As a veteran, that final speech gets me everytime.

[@kayra2444]

Veteran 😂 okay joker, you probably just called in airstrikes against villagers, so much for a vet.

[@kevinnewell6380]

@@kayra2444 Do you have something against veterans?

[@kayra2444]

@@kevinnewell6380 Yes, bunch of cowards.

[@kevinnewell6380]

@@kayra2444 Ok explain.

[@kayra2444]

@@kevinnewell6380 No.🖕🏿

[@AstaIsAMonster]

3:43-4:04 *The girl in the middle caught on quickly on getting bad vibes from the spartan that would betray his people.* *Also great reaction ladies.* 18:13 ❤️ *them ladies getting excited after hearing that epic speech.*