Category Archives: Greek Armor

Bringing Definition To The Greek Helmet

When you think of the defining head gear of ancient Greece, the Spartan or Corinthian helmet is most likely the first to enter your mind.  After all, these types tend to be the typical ones seen in film and other … Continue reading

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They’re The Ones That You Want

If you were going into battle in ancient Greek times, the guys you would want on your team were the hoplites.  They were citizen-soldiers of the infantry and recruited from the wealthy middling ranks of society, particularly the farmers.  Hoplites … Continue reading

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The Sparta Unified School District Presents…

This isn’t a hippie commune. This isn’t a kindergarten classroom. This is SPARTA. Know the difference – or you might find yourself on the wrong end of a highly-sharpened spear… Sparta was legendary for its warrior culture. All Greek city-states … Continue reading

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By the Armor of Ares! (And Other New Ancient Catchphrases)

Pop Quiz: What is a “hoplite”? A)     A type of insecticide that targets grasshoppers B)      A leapfrog-esque children’s game made by Hasbro C)      A refreshing chocolaty beverage D)     A Greek dude with chiseled bronze abs The answer is “D”! To … Continue reading

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