61K views · 849 reactions | The stand at Thermopylae was more than just 300 Spartans against a massive army. | The History Archives | Facebook

470K views · 8.5K reactions | Leonidas I, king of Sparta, led 300 Spartans in a legendary last stand against the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE. Though vastly outnumbered, he chose sacrifice over surrender, embodying Spartan ideals of duty, courage, and honor. His death became a timeless symbol of resistance against tyranny and valor in the face of impossible odds. | Ancient History Explorers | Facebook

86K views · 1.4K reactions | The sacrifice of 300 Spartans at Thermopylae inspired a nation to victory. #history #ancienthistory #didyouknow | Ancient Star | Facebook