Sparta has long fascinated observers.  Even in ancient times, its unique Constitution and society was studied, analysed, praised and criticized. Our knowledge of Ancient Sparta is largely based on the commentary and observations of visitors - who naturally viewed it through the distorting glass of their own experience and values.  The only genuinely Spartan sources to which we have access today is the evidence of archaeology.  Since to this day the site of Ancient Sparta has never been completely or systematically excavated, this evidence is incomplete at best.  Nevertheless, the findings of archaeology and new historical approaches such as women's studies have led to considerable revision in the traditional image of Sparta. ANCIENT SPARTA INDEX Ancient Sparta Image Gallery Published Historical Novels Set in Ancient Sparta by Helena Schrader: Olympic Charioteer Are They Singing in Sparta? Spartan Slave, Spartan Queen: Tale of Four Women in Sparta Descriptions and dates of future publications are to be found on the "Home" page.  Helena Schrader has done extensive, secondary research on Ancient Sparta. She has summarized her conclusions in a separate web site "Sparta Reconsidered." SPARTA RECONSIDERED INDEX Overview Art of Sparta Athenian Marriage vs. Spartan Marriage Democracy of Sparta Diplomacy of Sparta Economy of Sparta Education of Sparta Ethos of Sparta Leonidas & Gorgo Sexuality in Sparta Women of Sparta Screen Saver on Sparta Novel Excerpts Further Reading on Sparta

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