Sparta evolved from a small Dorian settlement in the 10th century BCE to one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. Its unique society was built around military discipline and strict social structure. After conquering neighboring Messenia, Sparta became a warrior society, emphasizing physical training and obedience. Over time, however, internal challenges, such as declining citizen numbers and external threats, weakened Sparta. By the 4th century BCE, it was no longer a dominant for

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Western Democracy traces its roots to ancient Greece, a land of squabbling city-states. Amongst these warring city-states arose Athens, and a group of men who had a funny idea: citizens should get a say in who exactly got to rule them. Though initially imperfect in its implementation, that idea has since evolved to the free Democratic nations most of us live in today- but it could all have been lost to a single moment in history. | The Infographics Show