With key Greek city-states in submission, Philip of Macedon turned his attention to Sparta and sent a message: “If I win this war, you will be slaves forever.” In another version, Philip proclaims: “You are advised to submit without further delay, for if I bring my army into your land, I will destroy your farms, […]
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WIN! I’m always delighted when I find women who thought fan-“boy” movies like The 300 and Fight Club were full of awesome. Because they were.
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