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The Daily OrangeExpert points out errors in film portrayal of Spartans
Abstract:
As a clip from the 2007 movie "300" played on the screen, Paul Cartledge sat in the front row and scribbled some notes on a pad of paper. He then stood up, rolled his eyes and announced, "Enough already!"
Cartledge, a University of Cambridge Greek history professor, spoke at Syracuse University Tuesday afternoon about the historical accuracy of ancient Spartans portrayed in popular culture....
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Jimm Cutter
posted 9/24/08 @ 12:02 PM EST
James Adams, a freshman in The College of Arts and Sciences, seriously confused about the historical accuracy of 300? What about the fact that time seemed to slow down and speed up at will in the movie? Was this from the frame of reference of the real life Spartans or was this "movie magic?" And did that gigantic monster guy with the chainsaw like hands really exist?