This sword belongs to Ancient Greek or spartan Armoury. These types of swords were built to hold them in one hand and the classic blade was generally about 50–60 cm long, although the Spartans ...

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 ...

The Corinthian helmet, circa 650-600 B.C., has a rounded top with small openings for the eyes and a distinctive nose-piece. Historian Herodotus mentions the helmet as a defining equipment of the ...

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 ...

A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A rare "Corinthian" helmet from ancient Greece will go up for auction in London later this month. Such helmets were iconic of ...