“No part of the hoplite panoply is more iconic than his helmet, made even more famous by films like 300 and Troy.” These pieces were often lined with cushioning material to protect soldiers ...

"No part of the hoplite panoply is more iconic than his helmet, made even more famous by films like 300 and Troy," reported Smithsonian Magazine. "Corinthian helmets are best known for their ...

This sixth-century B.C. Lacedaemonian vase shows two Spartan soldiers bearing hoplite panoply. Both sport the long hair characteristic of the Spartiates (full citizens of Sparta). Something ...

how did one manage to wear the full hoplite panoply, how did tactical formations work, and what were the actual mechanics of engaging in combat, all of which taken together help explain how hoplite ...

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 ...