A Spartan soldier yells as he braces himself behind his shield at 240 fps. A close-up macro shot of a Spartan design, two different ancient warrior metal bronze helmets, textured shapes, studio ...

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

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 ...

The ancient Greek helmet, which has become an emblem of the ancient world, and is the most expensive lot in the auction’s catalogue, is expected to sell for between $72,000 to $108,000 and dates to ...

The Greek Guard Shield’s design draws inspiration from ancient Greek imagery and mythology. Its golden color is a nod to the Greek gods and the winged dog in the center is a playful symbol of ...

Pomegranates. Credit: Joergens.mi/Wikimedia commons/CC BY-SA 3.0 Smashing a pomegranate on New Year’s Day is an ancient Greek custom that continues to this day as the red-colored, nutritious fruit is ...

The Greek foot soldier was called a hoplite. He fought with a long spear and used a large round shield for protection. In battle, hoplites fought as a team. They lined up and locked their shields ...

While most celebrations involve food, drinks, and merriment, the Greek New Year takes it a notch further with fascinating traditions rooted in history and symbolism. Forget generic fireworks and ...