Sparta had a highly unusual system of government. Two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member 'council of elders' limited their powers. These men were recruited from the highest social class ...

The ships, Sparta and Sparta 2, are currently carrying military equipment from Syria, where the country was forced to close ...

As a system of government, democracy quickly spread to a number of other leading city-states, despite the authoritarian grip of Sparta on the Greek world. However, Sparta's dominance was not to last.

Alleghany Emergency Management confirmed a water main break is causing most of the Town of Sparta to be out of water. EM ...

Officials said the leak has been located and repaired, but the closure is due to making sure the water supply is clean for the safety of students and staff.

SPARTA, NJ - Lake Mohawk MMA was approved to open in the Upper Lake Plaza strip mall. The applicant, Frank Kerner was joined by attorney Todd Hooker and Upper Lake Plaza William Wilson Jr at the ...

Two Russian ships docked at Syria’s main Mediterranean port last week, in what appears to be part of a large-scale withdrawal of equipment. The loss of access to the port has left Russia’s navy adrift ...

Sparta and Sparta II are roll-on/roll-off vessels ... in efforts to secure the security of the two bases, but the new government reportedly just canceled Moscow's lease on the port.

Russia's long-held military presence at Tartus fell into uncertainty after the collapse of the Assad regime last month.