From Boys to Men - The Impressive Spartan Training System

In this video, we piece together everything we know about the Spartans to create their full system of upbringing, focusing on their training, education, workouts, and social norms. This video was made in the style of a previous one, featuring the "impressive training and recruitment of the Roman Legions", so that a clear comparison can be made. In the future, we hope to cover the training of other ancient people, from the Greeks to the Macedonians and beyond, if our limited sources allow it!
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[@HistoriaMilitum]

Spartan training was tough, but not more intense than that of professional Roman gladiators, who we recently covered in a full video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ7EpWuugJ6ll68

[@fisophia1734]

Spratan is gay lgbt

[@gtaquizmaster]

Amazing channel, these are the topics I love seeing, thanks so much

[@dimitrisnikitos76]

Dude, that's a matter of army size not training

[@Byeis]

We need the spartan law again

[@ArniesTech]

"THIS IS SPARTA?!" He asked calmly.

[@jonbaxter2254]

Obviously you can go too far with this sort of thing. But I think having a physically fit, active population who spend time outdoors can only be a net positive.

[@georgecristiancripcia4819]

Depends of many things.

[@jonbaxter2254]

@@georgecristiancripcia4819 Poor deflection. Fitness in the population is only a net positive.

[@georgecristiancripcia4819]

@@jonbaxter2254 Not exactly.Not all peoples are the same when it came to fitness.Yes,having more opportunities to do sports is good but not to force the people to do it.And to much sport has an impact on our bodies.

[@jonbaxter2254]

@@georgecristiancripcia4819 So nobody should be fit then? Awful excuse, and arguing that exercise is actually *bad* for you?!

[@cassiofficial]

@@jonbaxter2254 He as arguing for too much exercise.

[@theicepickthatkilledtrotsk658]

“The walls of Sparta are its young men, and its borders the points of their spears.”

[@bronson4574]

"And their citizens are all fucking pedophiles"

[@thodan467]

oh so weak and so small

[@thodan467]

@Rob IIRC they came as tourists

[@alexvlaxos6620]

@Rob romans only conquered Greece because they had half of the Greeks with them

[@mecruz]

@@user-ht9pi6ki4pIslamic Caliphate wrecked the Romans

[@effievassiliadis6503]

Even the mothers of Spartan warriors were extremely hard on their sons. When they were going to battle the mothers giving them their shields saying 'η ταν η επι τας' meaning 'return carrying it or on it' in other words return victorious or dead.

[@Fat-Queen]

I would say the same to my sons! We want real men, not weaklings!

[@Track_id]

DAmn lol

[@RugbyPass81]

@@Fat-Queen Yeahhh the whole come back carrying your shield or on it has long been proven to be a myth - For starters, Spartans buried their dead on or near the battlefield, so they wouldn't have came home dead at all. It was more the case, historians have stated and agreed, that this was a case of mothers wishing their sons to either come home carrying their shield, or at least come home injured rather than not at all. So rather than tough mums and sons, it was mums who loved their son's and wanted them to come home either alive or at least come home injured but alive. This is another ridiculous myth that 300 has pushed and people have automatically taken to be real. If anything, the Athenians were the ones who popularised the idea that you should bring your dead home, because that's what they did, which gave rise to the modern sentiment of "leave no man behind." 300, that truly god-awful film, has a lot to answer for where these superhuman myths surrounding Spartans are concerned. Firstly, Spartans weren't taken away from their parents as children and sent to live in the barracks and receive only military training for years and years. They basically went to school to learn how to abide by Spartan values, but it's almost certain that they went home in the evenings and discussed the day with their parents, much like any child today would. They weren't starved, they even had feasts where each would be sent with food from home and a senior would dish it all out among them. Don't forget these were rich kids, a leisure class who had slaves to do all their work. They were encouraged to steal occasionally, yes, but only to improve their cunning (apparently). They didn't get exiled to the wilderness to fight and survive on their own. They didn't actually receive a hell of a lot of military training. They would have fought and engaged in combat sports like wrestling for example, but there's no evidence that they trained with weapons and drilled day in, day out as Hollywood has infuriatingly, not to mention mistakenly, driven everyone to believe. It makes me laugh that people believe this is historically accurate stuff today. The Spartans are known to have broken ranks and run away on many occasions, usually when facing cavalry or even lighter infantry than the hoplite, because they couldn't fight how they wanted to and would inevitably break rank and run. This happened on many occasions. The Spartans relied predominantly on fear, due to the reputation about themselves that they perpetuated, to scare the enemy into not fighting at all. When an enemy wasn't having any of it, then it was much more 50/50. The Spartans weren't professional soldiers, as the films like to portray. Just the same as every, single, other Greek state, they received enough training that they could be called up when Sparta faced a threat. They were a civilian militia, nothing more. I could go on for hours about them, but they weren't a warrior race with a professional army who were any tougher or better trained than any other state at the time. They were _not_ a super masculine, super soldier elite. They were just basic militia, the same as any other Greek state of the period.

[@asasipogi]

Eh, you sound as fishy as the 300 film. Ive read some myself, and thou some are exaggerated, they are trained more than the other greek city states. They are a militaristic state and lots of books are proof to that. Saying that they are just as same as any other is as bullshit as the 300's persian army made of monsters.

[@Fat-Queen]

@@RugbyPass81 That's a whole lot of talking there. You should be on the field training in your leather th0ng instead.

[@peteramarillo8952]

The Spartans created the worlds first special forces. Their tactics are still used today by sf all over the world. Things like "never quit" and "cheat but don't get caught "

[@IA100KPDT]

nope. Who will go to war in sandals and exposing arms and chest. Epic fake history.

[@aarengraves9962]

I'ts sad that we embrace national-socialism instead of Republicanism. Legends like Epaminondas of Thebes are forgotten today. The man who crushed the Spartan army at the battle of Leuktra and the next year marched an army into the Peloponeese, built Megalopolis, went to the enslaved lands of Messenia and freed *250.000 helots* from Spartan yoke creating the famous Helot Stronghold of Messenia. The famous Cicero called Epaminondas the Liberator one of the Greatest men Greece has ever produced.@@IA100KPDT

[@aarengraves9962]

Philip of Macedon received military and diplomatic education from Epaminondas in Thebes. The famous Sarissa Phalanx of Macedon was inspired by the Theban Phallanx which was reformed by Epaminondas.@@CSA-wh5qp

[@dinrawwing2849]

@@IA100KPDT tactics bro TACTICS!!!!!!! like this The Spartans, known for their military prowess and discipline, employed several tactics and strategies that have had a lasting impact on modern military thinking and are still used today. Here are some of the Spartan tactics and principles that continue to be relevant: Discipline and Training: Spartan soldiers were renowned for their rigorous training from a young age. This emphasis on discipline and physical fitness is still a cornerstone of modern military training. Phalanx Formation: The Spartans perfected the use of the phalanx, a tight formation of heavily armed soldiers with shields and long spears. This formation maximized the defensive and offensive capabilities of infantry. The concept of forming a cohesive line of soldiers with shields and spears influenced later infantry formations, such as the Roman legion. Military Drills: Spartan soldiers practiced a wide range of drills to build muscle memory and coordination. This practice is still prevalent in modern military training, where soldiers rehearse movements and procedures repeatedly. Decisive Battles: The Spartans were known for seeking decisive battles on favorable terms rather than engaging in protracted conflicts. Modern military strategy often seeks to achieve victory through decisive battles or operations, minimizing the duration of the conflict. Terrain Utilization: Spartans were masters at using the natural terrain to their advantage. Today's military forces still employ this principle to gain a tactical advantage on the battlefield. Psychological Warfare: Spartans understood the importance of instilling fear and confidence in their enemies. Psychological warfare, such as the use of intimidating appearances and tactics, is still a strategy used in modern warfare. Logistics and Supply Lines: The Spartan military understood the importance of maintaining supply lines and logistics. This concept remains crucial for modern military operations to keep troops well-equipped and supported. Agoge System: The Agoge was the Spartan education and training system for young boys. While modern militaries may not employ identical methods, they recognize the importance of early training and education for building capable soldiers. Leadership and Command Structure: Spartan military leaders were expected to lead by example and make strategic decisions. This leadership principle is still integral in modern military organizations. Standardized Equipment: Spartans used standardized equipment for their soldiers, ensuring uniformity and ease of maintenance. Modern militaries also emphasize the importance of standardized equipment for logistics and operational efficiency. While many aspects of modern warfare have evolved significantly since the time of the Spartans, the principles and tactics they employed have had a lasting impact on military strategy and continue to be relevant in the training and operation of military forces today.

[@tonyatthebeach]

@@IA100KPDT Where did you see their chest exposed?? Hoplites fought behind a protective shield wall and attacked their enemies with long spears, keeping them at bay. Read some hisotry junior

[@kevinkommtspielen3164]

"There is no tooth fairy, there is no easter bunny and THERE IS NO TACTICAL RETREAT“ - Probably some Spartan Supervisor

[@psychologienerd7546]

He forgot the most important fact. Every boy was assigned a mentor, whom he was forced to have sexual intercourse with. The idea was that through their bond, their ambition to fight was better. Spartans were a bunch of pedos, where the wealthy families across whole Europe sent their children to become men, it was a symbol of status.

[@embreis2257]

the whole inhuman system sounds as if it produces monsters, which probably isn't too far fetched as the primary purpose was warfare. pity it took far too long for Sparta to crumble under this apartheid system if they managed to be top dog for 150yrs

[@wreckincrew2714]

Retreat!? Hell, we're just advancing to the rear!

[@lordkks]

LOL!

[@redtom3022]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@9stripesforliberty]

Well, 3000 years later we're still talking about them and holding the Spartans up as examples of the perfect citizen soldiers so I would have to say they were fairly successful.

[@ChrisDaRunt]

It’s more so their infamous 300 legend

[@Bchurchill704]

They were one of the finest army's in the world but it was unfortunately this method that was there undoing but many of these methods could do well to be taught today

[@Grimpy970]

I hold strongly mixed opinions about having a societal pressure that encourages death before dishonor. It's possible that they lost their brightest minds because they either lacked combat talent, or otherwise fled a doomed situation. On the other hand, without some extent of this pressure, their armies could rout after only very light casualties

[@SangerZonvolt]

Well we are still talking about a lot of cultures that had some pretty batshit ideas. I think their ideas were also the reason they could never expand. Because they could never controll other societies that didnt grow up with these norms and would have rebeled if they tried to force them. Another aspect about their norms that seems highly contradictive is the cooperation and combativness part. By ensuring that "being the best" is seem as having the highest, or maybe only, prestige, you hinder any development for support roles. Imagine a soccer team where everyone want to be the star striker all the time. That team would have a hard time against a team where everybody plays his role that best fits him. I would also argue that trying to teach your children to always obey the law and respect the societs order while demanding of them to be able to steal without getting caught to get enough food to achieve the growth they need is highly contradictional.

[@coltrxne2154]

That says more about our current culture than it does anything about the alleged incredible Spartan society

[@jonwilliams1406]

Everyone focusing on physical snd military aspects.. it was more then that. It was about humility, mental strength, being happy and grateful in hard times, learning to find away, building drive for success, respect, earning what they have, being apart of a larger picture. Etc etc. Building strong character, minds and beliefs. That makes a successful society.

[@bernardotadeo4350]

Stoicism

[@thebundleart]

Leonidas is the most famous Spartan for what he did at Thermopylae, but there are other kings too that made Sparta great. Agis I and Pausanias are also great. Check out what they did.😉

[@PuertoRicanEskimo321]

which ones had more gay sex

[@WhyAreYouGayLOL]

no

[@capitalist830]

leonidas got beheaded by persians bro how great was he really lol. alexander the great jerkd cyrus off the real goats are the persians

[@BiggestCorvid]

Got raped and continued raping young boys while living off the wealth generated by the more numerous enslaved Helot. I swear every boy thinks that in history they would be the Warrior and not the slave. They have a house in 2023 and think they're like a Jeffersonian small landowner and not a dude paying rent to a bank.

[@MrBottlecapBill]

Don't forget their slaves who they almost always used a fodder so they could come in and do the east work after the battle was over.

[@michaelscarn5625]

Sparta is interesting because it's one of the few societies that pooled all of its efforts into the development of its military. As a result, the physical remains of Sparta are rubble, compared to other ancient cultures with monuments and buildings still standing today

[@HistoriaMilitum]

Very true! They also didn’t produce enough philosophers, historians and other academic minds to ensure any legacy. Even this video was based only on the writings of non Spartan sources because that’s all we have. So all the fascinating intricacies of their culture and lifestyle are lost to time!

[@NobleKorhedron]

Would you consider doing a "Top 10 Ancient One-Liners", @@HistoriaMilitum...? Kings and Generals already did a Spartan version...

[@cant_handle_deeznuts]

also a catholic priest destroying every Spartan stone that was left doesn't help much either

[@ravensthatflywiththenightm7319]

@@cant_handle_deeznuts What? Really?

[@michaelscarn5625]

@@cant_handle_deeznuts who's the catholic priest?

[@mrguy7582]

Feet strengthening is only something we've found out recently due to having running shoes destroying the muscles in our feet giving us back and hip pain. This man figured that out centuries ago, and today some people still think barefoot strength is a quack science. He also figured out dancing for fighting. Some of the best strikers we have in the world today, Lomachenko and Adesanya both grew up doing traditional and hip-hop dancing respectively. This man figured out that dancing is great for fighting and body co-ordination years ago. This man also figured out being lean over being too muscular for fighting/war is more ideal. This is a concept that some people still struggle with today, thinking that the big bodybuilder is going to win an MMA fight to the more technical smaller guy. This man figured out fasting (maybe it was already commonplace in those days idk) but at least implemented it for reasons. Which is impressive compared to modern day society with their fast food all in your face. This man figured out the Wim Hof method centuries before Wim Hof was born. This man expertly implemented competition and brotherhood which has been known to raise testosterone basically making the men even stronger. He even implemented no-nut (until marriage) lmao. Thanks OP what an impressive amount of research you've done and thanks for introducing me to this man.

[@geovannifuentes2081]

@Myzi Ynkawao LSBEIS I don’t believe you could say “far” better. He is regarded as one of the best for a reason. Having 2 losses total in his entire UFC career doesn’t remove his talent and ability. Especially when considering the fight against one of the men you directly compared him to was 5 rounds in with 2 minutes left before his knockout, where he was performing exceptionally.

[@mrguy7582]

@Myzi Ynkawao LSBEIS why would I put in Alex Pereira if he doesn't dance you retard? I know you seethe over Izzy you don't have to like him but his striking is one of if not the most technical in the game right now.. YES Alex has his number but that's because he's a fucking a beast. Learn to comprehend dumbass.

[@mrguy7582]

@@dreamchasers1590 you missed the point you fucking retard. And then you agreed with me, so why comment?

[@michaelanthony4750]

Most of what you say is true, but the mma analogy is stupid. Weight classes exist for a reason.

[@liminalcorp]

vivobarefoot shoes changed my life no more back or knee pain from having a raised heel in shoes.

[@HaiLHaiLHaiLo]

The Templar Knights adopted some Spartan methods. Like harsh discipline, abstaining from nearly all pursuits of pleasure, rigorous physical training, and the commitment to never retreat in battle.

[@roaringcat14]

the problem with knights templar is that they were made solely for political and religious gains, whereas spartan warriors are made to strengthen their individual morality and also strengthen the entire society as a whole.

[@NoOneInParticular88]

@@roaringcat14 "spartan warriors are made to strengthen their individual morality"? is English your first language? doesn't quite make sense. I would also argue warrior monks who have devoted their lives to forsaking earthly pleasure (wine, women etc.) were also pretty morally strong, whereas Spartans were even encouraged to steal & kill. Yes, Spartans did strengthen society, but as a whole?? idk. they sort of left out/skipped a lot of science, architecture, literature & philosophy compared to other Greek states & Templars.

[@user-qd4td7yb8e]

Templars were gay devil worshippers and still are as elite "free"masons. SCINTILLAM DEI proved it.

[@edwardschmitt5710]

Wow that was well done, I thought I knew a lot of the Spartans but this was nearly 100% stuff I did not know already, well done.

[@WifeBoris-hk3hz]

Typical. All Americans think they know everything when they don't know shit. 👍🏻

[@remixfrost]

“Feel no fear before the multitude of men, do not run in panic, but let each man bear his shield straight towards the forefighters. Regarding his own life as hateful and holding the dark spirits of death as dear as the radiance of the Sun.” -Tyrtaeus

[@vinniciuselion4544]

Which work?

[@remixfrost]

@@vinniciuselion4544 Spartan Lessons or the Praise of Valor in the verses of Tyrtaeus

[@thodan467]

the thebans are coming run

[@thedudefromrobloxx]

I mean yea that's what every military has taught since forever. Don't run when the enemy comes....

[@vinniciuselion4544]

@@thedudefromrobloxx I guess you don't know what poetry means

[@_Julian1]

Imagine if Sparta used their training style to make architects, scientists etc. Imagine having the most disciplined population and using that to advance in every field. Strong men and women build strong communities, which builds strong cities and builds strong nations.

[@JohnJohanhair]

They did in athenian ( know known as athens) they focus in education and lecture , that's why Greece Brough so much in medicine , mathematics and more . Athens was known for the wisdom , education, art and more , sparta for the advance military skills and power , even was a small town/country

[@nichreynolds7712]

They did thnot. They are remembered for fighting. But the arts and sciences were just as much of their upbringing.

[@hooyahzero1987]

It's called japan

[@criptik5208]

for that yoga

[@SangerZonvolt]

Problem with that is: Too much disciplin is not good for science. Because science lives from new ideas, which are hard to develop if you have to fit into a system constantly. Of course some discipline is needed to conduct experiments and apply them systematically, but using the same system as for the warriors wont work well.

[@RenBobbins]

Discipline and health go hand in hand. To the extent the Spartans did it is wild, but the basis for their purpose was spot on.

[@nicknoto31]

First video I've seen on this channel, so packed with actual knowledge 🙏

[@philippecasteleyn9327]

No, he did not tell about the sexual thing.

[@Fck_the_atf]

If you think about it the last social norm makes sense. Imagine going to battle and losing alot of men to people who you out number just for them to rather die then retreat. That would strike fear in the heart of anyone. I bet a good amount of battles won by spartans were through fear and intimidation.

[@theodoremarakas9899]

It was training. My family is from Sparta, I know a bit about my ancestors. Wherever the Spartans fought were victors. Read about the Athenian and Spartan wars and the role of Sparta during the Persian wars. The Spartans were the definition of tough just like the men of Crete today.

[@ironlionzion779]

@@theodoremarakas9899 what about the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra

[@googane7755]

Being turned into an outcast for cowardice is also a very good motivator to not retreat. It ensures that discipline and morale is high all the time.

[@amvlabs5339]

it was their training, if you read thucydides you'll understand how retarded and disorganised and poorly trained some Greek armies were back then, compared to Spartans was literally like comparines Halo marines to well...Spartans

[@Fck_the_atf]

@@googane7755 yeah it’s bad from a ethical stand point but from an efficiency stand point it is perfect. Thats why the spartans won so much.

[@t.9398]

For the goal he wanted, the methods needed to be extreme. So I think he accomplished what he set out to do.

[@Pompomgrenade]

Breeding toughness through sustained adversity is a great thing.

[@abhisheksagare1809]

Time to bring this back.

[@Fat-Queen1]

YES! Agreed!

[@danqaf7186]

I clicked on this video hoping to get a workout routine but was not disappointed

[@pammy6429]

Same haha

[@BlurryZurry]

Same

[@intriguingfacts1483]

Dude! Me too

[@nichreynolds7712]

Ok. Wake up at 5. Cross train for hours. Go to school and learn for hours. Then go farm. Then go hunting. Then sleep for 8 hours.

[@tatianaprokhorova4111]

Extremely interesting and so much to learn! Thank you for your hard work and sharing your knowledge with us. Can't wait for the next.

[@jobgomez3684]

This is an awesome video. I learned so much thank you for sharing it.

[@eduardomoreno5196]

Definitely need this system back today

[@AureusD]

Your channel is incredible. The research you/your team do for these videos is outstanding. Really inspiring to an adolescent botany nerd like me, and makes me realize how far and elusive certain things are.

[@eh1702]

This was a competent summary, although it neglected most of Spartan society - food production, trade, the lives of women, merchants, slaves. .. But all you need to do to know all of this and much, much more is READ A BOOK ON IT.

[@psychologienerd7546]

He forgets the most important fact. Every boy was assigned a mentor, whom he was forced to have sexual intercourse with. The idea was that through their bond, their ambition to fight was better. Spartans were a bunch of pedos, where the wealthy families across whole Europe sent their children to become men, it was a symbol of status.

[@HistoriaMilitum]

Thank you for the kind words, I am glad you enjoyed this video on ancient training!

[@psychologienerd7546]

@@HistoriaMilitum and a.fcking

[@saultopley751]

Botany nerd?! Go to the gym!!!

[@dominykaskaunietis5215]

Amazing video as always

[@teazy1088]

I think we need some of that philosophy today.

[@felathar1985]

yep... I'm not against gay people but I'm against of the sissification of men. Being a strong male its looked down today. it sucks.

[@jariusaliffwan8001]

“We could expect the average spartan body to not be overly muscular” Gerard Butler disagrees.

[@phil9879]

most greek cities at the time thought that gymnastics were the best overall sport, which is partially true, and in Athens and Sparta would be the sport given to children and adolescents. If you look at gymnasts today, they are very strong and very lean, as would spartans be

[@TartarusPyro]

His biceps back legs where not that big tbh

[@johnpaul5037]

They didn’t have tren back then lmao

[@Elgar337]

But he had a mustache, which Spartans didn't. They grew their beards and shaved their mustaches, and looked down on people with mustaches.

[@longiusaescius2537]

Nice picture

[@michagodyn3908]

Loved it! I was interested in their exact training routine, thats why i clicked video lol But that was also great, we need more of these videos brother!

[@maximilianl2119]

great video, thanks for the huge amount of information!

[@GuitarCoast]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@YahyaHautamaki]

Thank you for the videos ✨ Did you drop the idea of history of each Roman legion? I was eagerly waiting for the story 5th & 8th.

[@HistoriaMilitum]

Not at all! I am currently working on the history of the 6th Ferrata legion, it will be a good one! I know the 5th Alaudae will also make a good future video too :)

[@IceniTotalWar]

@@HistoriaMilitum Excellent ! I play a mod called Imperium Surrectum for Total War Rome Remastered and it has or tries to have all the Roman named/numbered legions in it. It's great building armies with different legions and auxiliaries 😀😀. Looking forward to the upcoming videos.

[@aenomaus8339]

Can you do more Greek oriented vidoes, Perhaps one about the Macedonians?

[@HistoriaMilitum]

I am considering making a video on the training of the Macedonians next! Hopefully there will be enough sources to make such a video :)

[@MMAKEDONEC]

the macedonians are not greeks

[@ConstantineFtw]

​@@MMAKEDONEC You need to come back to reality.

[@FreiwilligFrei]

@@ConstantineFtw he is right

[@klausbrinck2137]

@@MMAKEDONEC Makedonians had the greek culture, greek language, gods and names, why shouldn´t they be Greeks? Only Greeks were allowed to parttake in the Olympics, and so, Makedonians were allowed too, of course.

[@Amadeus_2061]

Time to start implementing this in LA and Chicago.

[@Fat-Queen1]

Indeed! Bring back Spartan regime for men!

[@TimeTraveler691]

This video not only highlights the unique aspects of Spartan culture but also provides valuable insights into the principles of discipline, sacrifice, and resilience that are still relevant today.

[@Audacityy-]

Knowing all this really sheds a new light on Kratos

[@rockinrocketman]

A fascinating period and an amazing culture - all the Greek city states and kingdoms of this period

[@MildarValsik]

They was correct in some ways but pushing too hard can create a weakness as well. To be the best you got to have a healthy balance. Also not only is learning a great thing however learning from as many as you can creates a better warrior. Also equally important to learn from your enemies. Which they kind of did. The only reason they failed was because of their refusal to change some things. Their equipment was great yet got outdated. They had everything but some key factors. That's why they ultimately was ended.

[@Fat-Queen]

I am a strong advocate for their leather thongs though, if only soldiers still used them.

[@pAThomies]

I love Greece, went Kephalonia last summer want to return soon to explore more. 🇬🇷

[@bythedead1]

I have read that the agoge essentially had the seed of it's own failure built in. It required the men to provide their own arms and armour which was expensive. When they couldn't do it they lost their voting rights and dropped out of the system. As this happened more and more, wealth moving to the top, the pool of eligible warriors dropped and their army decreased. I may have misremembered the exact details but that's the gist.

[@donaldkasper8346]

Just means sparta didn't have much money and was constantly attacked.

[@stewartmcc6846]

In the Spartan system under Lycurgus they weren't supposed to have money as it was thought to corrupt them.

[@stuka80]

Spartan citizens were given a plot of land and slaves to be able to provide for themselves and the weapons they required.

[@hackersulamaster]

Spartan women took the money through the law and never relinquished their legendary wealth.. that's why government was so bad. Women were a hyper majority for a minor reason, to ensure offspring. Except they were too good for that...

[@stewartmcc6846]

@@hackersulamaster Women were a majority because Sparta, was almost constantly at war, and replacing men isn't a quick process. Women were wealthy and better educated due to them being the only ones who could own and inherit land. The Spartan men's focus was on warfare.

[@konradwright7725]

Sparta may not have any standing structures, but their legacy lives on in our tactics.

[@SingDrinkFight]

Sadly, michel fourmont made sure there is nothing left of sparta... en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Fourmont

[@gabe.6273]

I’m not sure raping young boys is part of a legacy to be proud of.

[@gtaquizmaster]

i love videos like these, amazing stuff

[@jonaspechule3322]

I love these kinds of videos

[@davidmouser596]

Hmm, you left out the fact that over those 150+ years the Spartan birth rate collapsed and instead of fielding their usual 10,000+ army they could barley raise 1,000 at the end.

[@blugaledoh2669]

What happened?

[@davidmouser596]

​@@blugaledoh2669 During the 2nd war with Persia the Spartans sent over 10k Hoplites (half Spartan full citizens) to the battle of Plataea. By the time they face Thebes at Leuctra they could field on 6k of Hoplites and only 1k of these where Spartan citizens. The Spartan population's birthrate had collapsed. Q: was it the Spartan system that did this?

[@thodan467]

@@davidmouser596 you could not pay your mess dues you lost citicenship one bad year of your alloted estate and you and your family where finished

[@MohamedRamadan-qi4hl]

@@davidmouser596 wrong not birth rate {although that was a factor} it was the cost consolidation of land into hands of few Sparties. Which meant less Sparties able to financially afford there citizenship

[@MohamedRamadan-qi4hl]

@@Jan.jan2024 you had to contribute to your local syssitia {mess}. by food. And if you can't your citizenship will be stripped away . There was a entire class of people that this happened too. The term we have for ex-spartiates as hypomeiones (literally “the inferiors”), which seems to have been an informal term covering a range of individuals who were (or whose family were) spartiates, but had ceased to be so. The hypomeiones were, by all accounts, mostly despised by the spartiates and the hatred seems to have been mutual (Xen. Hell. 3.3.6). Interestingly in that passage there - Xenophon’s Hellenica 3.3.6 - he lists the Spartan underclasses in what appears to be rising order of status - first the helots (at the bottom), then the neodamodes (freed helots, once step up), then the hypomeiones, and then finally the perioikoi. The implication is that falling off of the bottom of the spartiate class due to cowardice, failure - or just poverty - meant falling below the largest group of free non-citizens, the perioikoi.

[@JoshuaBurton110213]

I have a key chain of the aspis shield that reminds me whenever I am going through something tough, that the Spartans had it even harder and still came out on top.

[@folksurvival]

Yes the Spartans certainly got through tougher situations than you having a Windows update interrupt your video game session.

[@justsomeguy1671]

Lol shots fired! But seriously Spartans can't complain they never had to deal with tranny's and Sjw's.

[@db5094]

@@folksurvival nice random assumption lmao

[@folksurvival]

@@db5094 It wasn't a random assumption.

[@ViIgax]

In the heart of the hallowed land of ancient Greece, there dwelt a band of warriors, chiseled from the very stones of Mount Taygetus. These were the Spartans, whose souls were forged in the crucible of war and discipline, tempered with the heat of unwavering loyalty and devotion to their cause. Their training was not a mere regimen, but a relentless storm, a tempest that battered their bodies, testing their mettle, forging their spirits into unbreakable shards of diamond. Each grueling session was a crucible, a trial by fire where the weak were consumed, and the strong emerged, reborn in the searing flames of adversity. Each Spartan youth was a budding seed in the arid soil, nurtured by the iron hand of discipline and watered by the sweat and blood of their brethren. Their sinews and bones were fibers of unbreakable steel, woven together in the loom of relentless training. The Spartan warriors were not soldiers, but the embodiment of the primal forces of nature. They were the thunder that roared across the heavens, the lightning that shattered the night, the hurricane that swept across the land, leaving nothing but awe and reverence in its wake. They were the embodiment of the warrior spirit, a force as ancient and as timeless as the cosmos itself. The battleground was their canvas, and their spears and swords were the brushes with which they painted their gruesome masterpieces. They wove a tapestry of war, a symphony of clashing steel and shattering shields, punctuated by the staccato rhythm of their battle cries. In their wake, they left a trail of vanquished foes and conquered lands, a testament to the fury and might of the Spartan spirit Their hearts did not beat with the rhythm of life, but with the drumbeat of war. Each pulse was a call to arms, a battle cry that echoed through the ages, a testament to their indomitable will and unyielding resolve. Their veins did not carry blood, but the molten fire of courage, a flame that burned brighter with each passing moment, a beacon that illuminated the path of honor and glory. They were the sons of Ares, and their fierce spirits echoed the thunderous roars of their divine progenitor. They moved with the grace and precision of a falcon in flight, their every strike a razor-sharp talon, poised to pierce the very essence of their enemies. Each Spartan was a living storm, a tempest of flesh and blood that could unleash a torrent of destruction upon any foe who dared to challenge them. In the annals of history, the Spartans shall forever stand as a testament to the indomitable power of the human spirit, a monument to the unyielding resilience that blossoms when mortal flesh is forged by the fires of adversity. They were the embodiment of an ancient saying, whispered by the gods themselves: _"With your shield, or on it."_

[@Graci719]

😍🥰

[@jungleking6743]

BEAUTIFUL

[@theGlobalSphere]

❤❤❤

[@Fat-Queen]

The men we need, REAL MEN, soldiers.

[@johnmat7099]

Perfection absolute perfection!!

[@vt4463]

Εξαιρετική περιγραφή!!! Συγχαρητήρια!!!

[@Aristarhos_Kapotiadis]

Στην αρχαία ελλάδα η ομοφυλοφιλία ήταν θεσμός. Το βίντεο δεν το αναφέρει.

[@stamatisvolanis8482]

This training exposes both the good parts and the bad parts of an ancient world society. On the one hand, you had great people like lycurgus spearheading innovations out of nowhere. Parts of this training like the team fights and focus on the discipline of teenagers are impeccable too, they would definitely help mould said hormonal teenagers into ready and competent adults, both physically and psychologically ready to carry the burdens of life. On the other hand you have the ancient ignorance about things such as nutrition and its effects, or abuse towards children. Spartan boys growth was stunted by this constant malnutrition, and virtually all spartan boys grew up traumatised from physical and emotional abuse in a society which did not recognise these concepts. Either way, we can learn from it and mimic or avoid it

[@MohamedRamadan-qi4hl]

These Sparties were only one tenth of the population. The rest were slaves and second class perioki

[@stamatisvolanis8482]

@Mohamed Ramadan I know man, I'm greek. What is your point?

[@MohamedRamadan-qi4hl]

@@stamatisvolanis8482 that there system had any positives

[@stamatisvolanis8482]

@Ján Ján exactly. I also fell into the same trap. Today I am more of a fan of athens, minoan Crete, Syracuse and thebes, because they have offered more to the world in terms of cultural, political and scientific innovation. Fun fact, the best warriors weren't even the spartans. The best warriors were the Argives from Argos, who defeated sparta on multiple occasions, while sparta was more famous for their women. This reputation changed in favor of sparta afterwards because A. The Persian wars, and B. The most famous Greek historians like herodotus and thucydedes wrote their works when sparta had already dominated the area and Argos had lost its power, leading to most accounts favoring sparta. Argos was also the birthplace of Alexander the great's dynasty

[@thedudefromrobloxx]

​@@MohamedRamadan-qi4hl I wouldn't say class segregation and enslavement were positives but I get what you mean about the nature of the society

[@6TheAllFather]

They are very fascinating and inspiring.

[@ciscoramon9207]

*BOY* listen close, I'm from a land called Sparta.

[@msims057]

“for these reasons the boys were accustomed to being respectful to everyone, and only spoke when spoken to… the boys would even always walk around with a low gaze, so as to not provoke anyone.” apparently i was a spartan boy as a child😬

[@pendantblade6361]

Id love to see Mamluk or Mongol training videos too!

[@zenurcadir9815]

The most ferocious in my opinion

[@Smoothly1267]

Even till today we can see their methods performed in military institutions. Well studied and implemented. Win.

[@austin.aesthetics]

Banger of a video !

[@chriswharton]

I enjoyed this immensely. Thank you.

[@johnpaul5037]

Im 3 years into a military career and I think it’s safe to say we have adopted some principles of ancient military tradition into our modern system, while yes the training makes strong and unmovable, I hated every second of it lol. I just never got around to being treated like an animal, I followed in line like the rest but in the back of my mind I always knew who I was. Maybe I’ll miss in in retrospect but I doubt it at 28.

[@abutterYT]

Cant speak from military backgrounds but I think that discipline is impossible to build without the pain.

[@sasin2715]

Mike Tyson also hated his training.

[@psychologienerd7546]

He forgot the most important fact. Every boy was assigned a mentor, whom he was forced to have sexual intercourse with. The idea was that through their bond, their ambition to fight was better. Spartans were a bunch of pedos, where the wealthy families across whole Europe sent their children to become men, it was a symbol of status.

[@johnpaulfarwell1140]

im 17 and thinking of joining the military but i know i'll struggle with dicipline. i'll follow along to whatever my higherups want but my problem is that i cant sell it. if i disagree with something you can see it on my face even if im doing whatever it is im supposed to be doing.

[@psychologienerd7546]

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[@christianturcios9556]

For the time they were in , and for having dominance for over 100 years I do believe his method served it’s purpose

[@Fat-Queen]

It needs to be brought back for men.

[@theredknight9314]

@@Fat-Queenmaybe not in full. But physical fitness should be expected and encouraged for everyone in society.

[@Fat-Queen]

@@theredknight9314 Not everyone, Women ruled and ran the state while men trained and went to war in thongs. That is how it should be.

[@theredknight9314]

@@Fat-Queen they still ate healthy and did some physical labir. Course your name checks out SMH

[@Fat-Queen]

@@theredknight9314 keyword - SOME

[@pathologicalphilosophy1959]

The opposition to dissipation and The encouragement of synergy Is the aim

[@felixsyrio]

Amazing I guess this is what we need in our world today.

[@Fat-Queen]

Certainly! We need to bring back the Spartan regime for men!

[@vim92]

​@@Fat-Queen 💯

[@mad_max91]

“In my youth, we learned obedience!” - Kratos

[@Benjamin_Base23]

I think this training exposes both the good and bad parts of an ancient world society

[@folksurvival]

What were the bad parts?

[@AlexGarcia-lp6mb]

​@@folksurvival that you have no choice over anything you are forcefully molded into something you didn't choose

[@eddielawrence5612]

Beautiful... I'm going to use this to motivate my discipline! Thank you so much for this!

[@Fat-Queen1]

Good luck, SPARTAN!

[@jarrodsaxton]

It was unique and impressive, i love their warrior attitude, but they still ultimately fell, which could be an indicator that other nations had better ways of surviving - even though they were outmatched in warfare.

[@brandonpetersen5710]

I especially appreciate that they had the women in the program as well. I think today as a society we have a lot to learn from our ancestors. This point especially. In the fact that although women are biologically less capable than men physically, they still had them perform some basic training routinely which would actually help them defend themselves and their children against aggressors, while also maintaining their self respect and status as a wife and carer. A society built on this system would indeed be a harsh educational environment, but the people would be incredibly capable. Imagine if everyone in the world woke up and each devoted to become the best version of themselves. The world would be incredibly better off. And you are a product of your environment. A healthy and happy world breeds healthy, happy and strong people.

[@maltk1798]

well said.

[@GrimgorIronhide-my4vt]

not our ancestors unless we are Korean🤐

[@hercules_144]

@@GrimgorIronhide-my4vt what are you on about?

[@GrimgorIronhide-my4vt]

@@hercules_144 Unfortunately, the Spartans were merely the ancestors of the Greeks. If we claim that the Spartans are our ancestors, it is as nonsense as the Koreans claiming that Confucius is their historical figure. This is historical plagiarism.

[@hercules_144]

@@GrimgorIronhide-my4vt but they are our ancestors. And by our I mean white Europeans. We all come from some sort of warrior race one way or another so saying they are our ancestors isn't that far fetched considering most Europeans come from the same gene pool.

[@valentinbrescan288]

this made me want to learn more about Licurgus (both of them)

[@klausbrinck2137]

Lykurgos, means something like "working with wolves" or maybe "a Wolf´s-work". Luca or Lucian are other names containing the word "wolf". During the translation of greek into latin, "y" is often replaced with an "u", since the small-case-greek-"y" looks identical to the small-case-latin-"u" (greek: Υ,υ latin Y,y U,u)

[@Lhiet]

Read Sparta and its Law

[@sword-and-shield]

Clearly Excessive and Brutal...clearly needed.

[@The6thRonin]

Excessive, Brutal, and yet, very effective and accomplished its goals indeed.

[@jrocupinthisma]

we need this back for real

[@TheSoup87]

I feel like we shouldn’t have it at this level, but definitely need some discipline and training in todays society

[@OaMaaM1775]

It is apparent to me that many youths today need this type of discipline. as well as some young adults.

[@disakek5438]

I wouldn't say youths in particular but rather every single human needs a great discipline. If you can push yourself to do it even though you 100% dont want to do it thats when you know you are disciplined. Yet I only hear very few people doing it and actually working on being better in that. I mean you dont always have to give 100% that just bs but you always have to be able to do it once the time comes. Can be a new large task in work or a new month of exams either way. And surely not even half of the young adults are capable of that myself included but as long as I know that, I can work on it.

[@Windperfire]

I agree. The youth today have gone soft and it would be better for society if they did something like Sparta but not as extreme of course

[@Windperfire]

@@disakek5438 But was my comment directed towards you?

[@pulledtrigger]

@@Windperfire more extreme* of course

[@willthewisp2446]

As a youth, I concur.

[@skywalker3193]

This is awesome

[@noblebarbarian3739]

Outstanding.

[@Fat-Queen1]

Bring back Spartan regime for men!

[@fables5091]

Like with anything that is pushed to the extreme it isn't the ideal. However, desperate times call for desperate measures. He sure gave Sparta its spot in History from time immemorial.

[@MFC343]

can you do more about the Selucids.

[@klausbrinck2137]

Seleucids, Seleukids, "Selefkides" is the original greek name, since "u" following an "a/e" is pronounced like an "F". "Leukos" means "white", like in Leukemia (=white blood), a cancer where white-blood-cells multiply that fast, that the blood turns pale

[@chadaustin-nl5cl]

Wow we need this right now

[@RugbyPass81]

Yeah? Will it have to include the regular homosexual acts that they did to each other as well? Special embraces they were called. If so, I'm out.

[@hardleyvries2146]

some were good they didn't seem to last long they developed some areas of their society but due to the excessive parts they neglected what makes for a strong family which is when a family bonds well spending enough time together and as a whole leads to a better nation.

[@johnpettiford6547]

It would’ve been nice to have some personal accounts like journal entries, battle recaps, or key social benchmarks to determine the exact impact of this method.

[@procrastinatingrn3936]

maybe there is, but if you haven’t noticed they’re trying to make young boys girls and vice versa so any masculinity teachings are avoided. just compare your average kid to the average spartan kid: spartan had the best of warriors teaching their way to young kids, now you have fat gender neutral sjw teaching your kid. young spartan kids would train in their free time now a kid just watched social media and spends little time outside.

[@charleskerry845]

I read a book about the Spartans. There was once an attack on there city and a solider woke up naked and rushed to join the fight against intruders in his city. So he fought naked just with his sword . You think they would of gave him a medal .Instead they fined him like some many thousands of dollars in todays currency . The reason was a Spartan always had to be fully armored before a battle .That was mandatory, and one would be fined if they did not have there full armor on.

[@Fat-Queen]

@@charleskerry845 So spartans slept in their armour? Thats ridiculous! He should have been celebrating for fighting like that! In fact I would prefer if my husband or men in general went to war like that. If my city were under any threat I would want all the men to immediately remove their clothing and head to battle in their THONGS!

[@charleskerry845]

@@Fat-Queen you could not figure that one out?

[@Fat-Queen]

@@charleskerry845 figure what out?

[@Dual-TV]

Excellent work. Thank you so much, here we go 🔥

[@PixelArtist]

Awesome video!

[@snokelpops]

The spirit of Sparta dwells within, few and far between, the loyal kin

[@thechillbox2696]

No wonder their army was a beast. Literally almost everything promoted insane testorone in the men.

[@DipperStory]

I am a teen and my journey starts here and this will be my training.

[@Fat-Queen]

You are a real man... become a true Spartan for us women!

[@tylerlawlerDEVGRU]

Thanks!

[@HistoriaMilitum]

You are most welcome, thanks for the support!

[@jerrytang3146]

The Spartans became great by their invention of Day Care! Amazing!

[@palashpatel1461]

Please make a video about legio 2 augusta. Nice video btw

[@zeroday7878]

a truly amazing society rewarding those with spirit

[@dvldog_]

Many of the qualities noted here are the same qualities the Marine Corps instills in Recruits during Boot Camp, with the exception of being quite all of the time... 😁

[@Charminar520]

can you do a video on the spartan girls and women next please?

[@jonbaxter2254]

They had an 8-pack.

[@threethrushes]

SpartaHub

[@skyh2394]

⁠@@jonbaxter2254 them boys a 16-pack then

[@MickWilczynski]

We need this in the states

[@stevo1240]

He by what iv seen in this video seems to be the man that shaped how a proper army / team should be and I reckon army general's and team managers have listened or read he's boo on how to prepare a strong group of men

[@setenzaiv259]

150 years undefeated that is no easy feat for sure. As for the system man that would require some thought and knowledge that I have not obtained yet. Curious can anyone reference any books sounds like a subject I would be down to read up on.

[@justinwillingale2086]

Well Sparta originally was artistic and built pottery that is well known to this day but make no mistake that the Corinthians slaves destroyed them and burned all memory of them. I believe this

[@themeerkat5157]

damn, imagine how beastly they would be if they were fed proper rations while growing up, but it is to be expected since back then people didn't know malnutrition as a kid made you shorter as an adult

[@Fat-Queen]

Now that we have proper rations and nutrition, we need to bring back the Spartan regime immediately! I want an army of huge musclebound military machines!

[@yosuancolon]

@@Fat-Queen Not musclebound. That understates what the Spartan ideal man is, and misrepresents it

[@Fat-Queen]

@@yosuancolon Doesn't matter. My comment is what women want and what the state demands.

[@yosuancolon]

@@Fat-Queen Women don’t want musclebound military machines

[@yosuancolon]

@@Fat-Queen Women don’t want musclebound military machines

[@alexanderandnataliatrubnik3240]

we gotta try this again

[@juwanwilliams3400]

this is a perfect example of the fact that not all of the answers we search for align with our ethical beliefs. The dude was brutal but he crafted some of the most disciplined people around. Ethics are still important though because yea they achieved alot but at what cost.

[@gamesbulshitery9395]

i mean they still fell so i guess not

[@WifeBoris-hk3hz]

Ethics only exist to deceive your enemies while you backstab them. You would make a terrible Spartan, as well as a terrible modern human.

[@WifeBoris-hk3hz]

@gamesbulshitery9395 did they fall, or just rebrand themselves under new names and bloodlines that still control your silly modern world?

[@Uvatha.]

What a nice video mate ! Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any cinematic , i can help you with pleasure for sure !

[@OnsetOfPutrefaction]

I encourage the viewers here to research what Spartan society (what did it mean to be a citizen?) was founded on and what its immense, albeit relatively short-lived, success really rested upon. Yes, its warriors were impeccably hard, but what kind of resources were required to build and support a military of such a caliber? It is a major point of discussion, relevant even in a video about training of citizen boys. Here's a start to this scholastic journey: Crypteia

[@MohamedRamadan-qi4hl]

What immense success? They only ever controlled one third of the Peloponnese

[@snokelpops]

We did not acquire these fields by being farmers...

[@j.m.d.a1496]

To make an ommelete you need to break some eggs And to have a powerful society you need the purge some helots

[@MohamedRamadan-qi4hl]

@@j.m.d.a1496 no. Rome did almost all of its conquests of the backs of its free class of farmers

[@j.m.d.a1496]

@@MohamedRamadan-qi4hl you know Rome has slaves right?

[@davidduren1426]

i am interested it they observed any weekly days off, or if they had any annual holidays, i have not found much information on their day to day life.

[@Fat-Queen1]

I doubt they got any!

[@DarkLordofTheSith69]

I think we should implement this system today right down to the letter

[@Fat-Queen]

Agreed! Bring back Spartan regime for men!!

[@akh4n]

Everything I heard in this video made sense of the "300" movie directed by Zack Snyder. It did a great job of reflecting those teachings that Spartans had. I remember a scene in the movie where two Spartans compete as to how many Persians they killed on the battlefield.