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REVEALED: Sparta | Vintage Vibes

In 1964, Wisconsin closed this railway line. Today, 60,000 visitors come here every year

A railway line in Wisconsin that stopped carrying trains in 1964 has found a surprising second life. The former Elroy-Sparta route is now a popular recreational trail and a wildlife corridor connecting forests, wetlands, prairies and farmland.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Wisconsin abandoned this railway in 1964, but its old tracks became a green corridor connecting forests, wetlands and wildlife habitat

Deep in the driftless hills of southwestern Wisconsin lies a railway corridor that has not carried a train since 1964, yet it remains one of the busiest routes in the region, only now the traffic moves on hooves, wings and two feet rather than steel wheels. The Elroy Sparta line…

The Times of India · Aug 11

Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is...' and the ancient wisdom that proves your hardest enemy will always be yourself

Self-control is the foundation of self-respect, which ultimately nurtures genuine courage. Archidamus II of Sparta championed patience as a virtue over the urge for instant conflict. In Ancient Greece, ideas like sophrosyne highlighted the importance of achieving balance through self-mastery. In our fast-paced modern world, we often feel pressured to…

The Times of India · Jul 26

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Quote of the Day by King Leonidas I of Sparta: 'Come and Take Them', offers life advice of bravery, freedom, dignity, self-respect and shows true meaning of courage, identity

King Leonidas I's iconic quote continues to inspire people because it embodies timeless virtues of courage, integrity, and determination. The phrase teaches that true strength lies not in avoiding challenges but in facing them with conviction and honor. Whether confronting injustice, overcoming personal obstacles, or defending deeply held values, individuals…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Xi warned Trump against the ‘Thucydides Trap’ – here’s what ancient Greece can tell us about US-China relations

In his opening remarks at his summit with Donald Trump on May 15, the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, invoked the fifth-century BC Greek historian Thucydides to issue a veiled warning to the US president.

The Conversation · May 18

What is the ‘Thucydides trap’ Xi warned Trump about? Lessons from an ancient war between Athens and Sparta

During their high-stakes meeting in Beijing this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly asked US President Donald Trump if the two countries could overcome the “Thucydides trap”.

The Conversation · May 15

The war that broke Greece: How Athens and Sparta destroyed their own world

The Peloponnesian War, which lasted from 431 to 404 BCE, is one of the most defining conflicts in the history of the ancient Greeks. The war, which saw Athens and Sparta, along with their respective allies, engage in a protracted war, not only redefined the Greek world but did so…

The Times of India · Apr 2

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God of War Sons of Sparta review: "Retro-style Metroidvania Kratos struggles to stand out, making for an overly tame adventure"

GamesRadar · Feb 13

Did ancient Greeks let women compete in the Olympics?

The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?

LiveScience · Feb 8

Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision braces Israel for isolated economic future

Israeli PM’s outline of partial autarky and more militarised society stirs up backlash and concern over pariah status

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

Elon Musk Political Party Launch Slammed by Trump as 'Ridiculous' — But Spartan Strategy Behind It Tells a Different Story

Elon Musk launched the 'America Party', drawing sharp criticism from Donald Trump, who called it 'ridiculous' and emphasised a two-party system.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7, 2025

Apulian rhyton: A 2,300-year-old Spartan-hound-shaped cup that was likely used at boozy bashes

This dog-shaped vessel was likely used for pouring wine, oil or blood in ancient rituals in what is now Italy.

LiveScience · Apr 28, 2025

Ian Hamilton Finlay: The groundbreaking artist and poet who created ‘Little Sparta’

The revolutionary Scotsman, who created in his Lanarkshire garden 'Little Sparta', would have turned 100 this year

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Georgia Railroad Company Faces Eminent Domain Controversy

Legal battle in Georgia over Sandersville Railroad Co.'s use of eminent domain in Sparta for rail line construction raises concerns about public interest a...

Majority-Black town fights to stop land being seized for gravel quarry rail link

Residents of Sparta, Georgia, are trying to stop the Sandersville railroad and its influential owners from building a spur to a quarry

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022

Woman dies after falling out of police vehicle on way to sheriff’s office

Mother says if she ‘had known it would turn out like this, God knows I wouldn’t have called’ the police ‘to come and get her’

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2022

Russian warlord who led Neo-Nazi 'Sparta' battalion shot dead as Ukrainians hold town

Vladimir Zhoga, who led the Sparta Battalion, which among the fiercest to fight with the Russian army and was formed in the breakaway Ukrainian territory of Donetsk during the 2014 conflict

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