As far back as the 8th century BC, the ancient Greeks had invented a large, round shield that became an essential part of warfare.

An ancient vase discovered on Mykonos redrew the history of the Trojan War, which has captivated the imaginations of people ...

Sparta’s enemies, when facing the intimidating Spartan forces, would see a wall of shields ... across the Greek-speaking world in the 400s B.C. In previous centuries Greek warriors had worn ...

According to the story recounted by the ancient Greek writer Athenaeus ... the sound of Greek warriors bellowing “Alala!” while banging swords on bronze shields was likened to hooting owls ...

but that limitation may not have mattered in ancient Greek hoplite warfare, where warriors stood close together in a "phalanx" or block, with their shields and spears facing forward. But the ...

Hoplites primarily carried spears and large, round shields. They were the very ... A 2,500-Year-Old Helmet That Belonged To ...

Historians have argued that similar helmets were worn by ancient warriors of many ... a kind of ancient Greek foot soldier who wore heavy armor to shield themselves. These pieces were often ...

Languages: English, Spanish Ancient bronze artifacts dedicated to a warrior god have been uncovered in a fortress that dates back to around 2,700 years ago. The bronze items—three shields and a ...