Their enemies portrayed them as barbarians, but their artifacts tell a different story. Between their weapons, jewelry, and ...

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It adorned everything from warrior shields to sacred sites, showcasing its importance in Greek art and mythology. This exquisite piece highlights the motif's influence, evident in Magna Graecia ...

Ancient Greek pottery portraying Achilles and Penthesileia by Exekias, c. 540 BC; British Museum, London. Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen /Public domain As far back as the eighth century BC, the ancient ...

Another unique burial held a warrior, buried with his shield umbo, a sword and suspension chain and a spearhead. Textiles from about 30 fabrics were also found with metal objects, according to the ...

Armed with spear and shield, Hoplites weren’t professional soldiers - they were citizens ready to defend their homeland at a moment’s notice. Harvard draws a line against Donald Trump while ...

In contrast, the ancient Greeks achieved military dominance through collective strength, epitomized by the phalanx formation. Soldiers stood shoulder-to-shoulder using their shields to protect one ...

Greek art shows warriors wearing Corinthian helmets tilted back on the tops of their heads between battles, and the ancient Greek goddess Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, was commonly ...

The Corinthian helmet and greave, dating back 2,500 years, are iconic artefacts from ancient Greece that represent the armour worn by Greek hoplites (heavily armed foot soldiers) during the Archaic ...