Retropolis The elite ancient Greek fighting force made up entirely of gay couples. As Pride Month kicks off, the story of how the Sacred Band of Thebes defeated Sparta and changed history.

Every year on Oct. 28, there are parades and ceremonies in both Greece and around the world to commemorate the Greeks’ resistance to the Nazis during World War II.

Every year on Oct. 28, there are parades and ceremonies in both Greece and around the world to commemorate the Greeks’ resistance to the Nazis during World War II.