But 300 didn't just spring to life on the big-screen. For its origins as a cinematic adventure which looks and sounds the way ...

A historical anecdote explains why the Macedonians and Spartans never went to war when king Philip conquered all of Greece.

In response a contingent of 300 Spartans and several thousand ... of the Greek allies to gather their forces. Led by King Leonidas, the Spartans heroically held the Persians at bay for nearly ...

Meet the Spartans is just a spoof ... for all their jibes at “Athenian boy lovers”, 300’s King Leonidas and company looked pretty darn gay in their leather jockstraps and spray-on abs.

300 is a thrilling spectacle of glory ... first meet one another in the film, the Persian king tries to win over Leonidas and his Spartans as allies, saying they had much to offer one another.

men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians, and 400 Thebans. Xerxes waited for 10 days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw but left with no options he pushed forward.

men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians, and 400 Thebans. Xerxes waited for 10 days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw but left with no options he pushed forward.