Lycurgus
Lycurgus is regarded as a remarkable man who transformed the Greek city-state of Sparta into one of the world’s most terrifying military powers. This famous icon has instituted a series of tenacious reforms ranging from marriage to wealth and childbearing sometime between the 7th and 9th centuries B.C. However, some recent scholars have concluded that Lycurgus was simply a generic name used when referring to Sparta’s legal system.
Lycurgus
Uncle Sam
Isn’t it true that almost everyone on the planet has seen this icon image? The patriarchal, grey-haired man who appears on every “I want you” recruiting poster. To set the record straight, this figure was based on a real person, a businessman who provided army supplies and was named Uncle Sam. Soldiers used to joke that their food came from Uncle Sam during the War of 1812. They were, however, referring to the army as a whole. He never really existed, no matter how well-known he was.
Uncle Sam
