A rare ancient Greek helmet is heading to the auction block, where experts expect it to sell for as much as £90,000 (roughly $111,000). Made between 500 and 450 B.C.E., it’s “one of the best preserved ...

Sparta’s battle methods were similar to those employed elsewhere in the Greek-speaking world. Hoplite warriors formed phalanxes, which advanced in lockstep. The front row presented a barrier of ...

A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors.

A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors. A rare "Corinthian" helmet from ancient Greece will go up for auction in ...

Hoplite infantrymen were the military ideal ... though in time they adopted tactics to overcome the close combat favored by Greek armies. During the 5th century BC, swords became increasing ...

A hoplite had to pay for his armour himself ... Spartan women also had more freedom than other Greek women. For example, they could run the family farm. Spartan mothers told their sons before ...

A hoplite had to pay for his armour himself ... Spartan women also had more freedom than other Greek women. For example, they could run the family farm. Spartan mothers told their sons before ...

Hoplite + Toxotes: Greek defensive duo, effective against human armies from other civilizations. Fanatic/Cheiroballista: Atlantean end-game combo, devastating against any army with infantry and ...