Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek Armor Protected Soldiers in an 11-Hour Battle Simulation

Ancient Greek body armor was tough enough to protect a Mycenaean soldier in battle 3,500 years ago, according to a new study.
New Scientist

Modern soldiers test ancient Greek armour to show it worked for war

Modern military volunteers donned replicas of ancient Greek armour and engaged in exercises inspired by Homer’s epic poem The Iliad. The demonstration shows how elite Bronze Age warriors could have ...

This ancient bullet carried a secret 2,100-year-old Greek word that shocked experts worldwide revealing 'sarcastic' war message

A small lead projectile uncovered in northern Israel is offering archaeologists an unexpectedly human glimpse into ancient ...
Bow Doin Polar Bears

Contest! Challenge, Competition, and Combat in Ancient Art

This exhibition considers the representation of contests in ancient art. With works drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection, it examines various forms of competitive interaction between ...
Phys.org

Ancient Mycenaean armor tested by Marines and pronounced suitable for extended combat

A famous Mycenaean suit of armor was not just ceremonial, but suitable for extended combat, according to a study published May 22 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Andreas Flouris of the ...