How remarkable was the Spartans' stalwart resistance against the Persians at Thermopylae? Was their military training as tough as historians would have us believe? And just how austere were they? The people of the ancient Greek city-state have left an indelible mark on history, and for today's Everything You Wanted to Know episode, Spencer Mizen sat down with the ancient historian Paul Cartledge to answer your questions on their culture, politics and military endeavours.

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Spencer MizenSenior Production Editor, BBC History Magazine

Spencer is senior production editor of BBC History Magazine

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