Twenty-five hundred years ago the Spartans were the indisputable military power in Greece. No city had warriors as fierce and ...

The Spartan army clash with the Thebans and general Epaminondas at the Leuctra battlefield signified the end of Sparta's ...

The Bronze Age Mycenaeans were an ancient civilization from the Greek mainland known for their impressive architecture, rich culture, and mysterious decline. Perhaps most famously, the Mycenaeans ...

Archaeologists uncovered the ancient armor in a tomb 60 years ago. Only recently did researchers put a replica to the test.

Sparta’s entire culture centered on war. A lifelong dedication to military discipline, service, and precision gave this kingdom a strong advantage over other Greek civilizations, allowing Sparta ...

Ancient Greek Armor Found by Researchers May Have Been Used in the Trojan War A unique 3,500-year-old suit of Greek armor could have been used for combat during the Trojan War.

Modern marines have tested out ancient Greek body armor in an 11-hour simulation of Bronze Age combat and found it to be battle-worthy.

Ancient Greek armour tested on marines works surprisingly well The unwieldy bulky bronze suits keep the military volunteers protected and provide ample movement, scientists find ...

These ancient Greek weapons were quite literally toxic Whether laced with viper venom, poison gas, or deadly pathogens—these weapons of war relied on nature's armory to slay the enemy.