Ancient Greeks prepared Roman gladiators for violent contests, although these were quite different from the Olympics the ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The bronze helmet is a rare well-preserved example of the Corinthian style of helmet worn by many ...
Ancient Greek and Roman armies were large and fearsome for their time, but their warfare tactics and leadership during battle ...
How did the Hoplite fight? A thoughtful introduction by Richard A. Gabriel pointing out the numerous problems of doing ancient military history opens A Storm of Spears. The book is based on Matthew’s ...
Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2016. Pp. viii, 234. Illus., maps, diagr., notes, biblio., index. $39.95 paper. ISBN: 1476666024 How the Greeks Fought Bardunias and Ray ...
When most people think of warfare in the ancient Mediterranean world, they picture armored men fighting with heavy spears. The Greek hoplite—the quintessential, heavily armored “man of bronze"—has ...
The Greek Sacred Band was steeped in the epic military history of the ancient hoplite warriors. Established in 1942, the unit ...
In ancient times, Greece wasn't a single country like it is today. It was made up of lots of smaller states. These states were always squabbling and often went to war. Their biggest enemy were the ...