Discovered in the southern Greek village of Dendra ... as well as soldier-chariot and chariot-ship encounters. Researchers found that the armor withstood these challenges without straining or ...

Experts say the helmet belonged to a hoplite, a kind of ancient Greek foot soldier who wore heavy armor to shield themselves. These pieces were often lined with cushioning material to protect ...

Hoplite infantrymen were the military ... combat favored by Greek armies. During the 5th century BC, swords became increasing shorter as tactics changed in favor of less armor, increased agility ...