After building a linothorax style armor made from layered linen glued with animal fat, he brings every weapon he’s made to see what it can actually resist. The 20-layer vest handles slashing and blunt ...

At first sight, Kiribati armor might look a little strange, it is certainly not a suit of armor as we tend to think of it. It was surprisingly effective, given that it was made from coconut fibers, ...

Hoplite comes from the Greek word “ta hopla,” which means “tool” or “equipment,” and was the name given to legions of citizen soldiers who were tasked with protecting their territories from outside ...

A Companion or Thessalian cavalry soldier depicted on the “Alexander Sarcophagus”. Credit: Marsyas / Wikimedia Commons CC BY 3.0 During his campaigns, Alexander the Great relied on a variety of ...

Gerry gets stuck into an unboxing and review of the Victrix Miniatures Greek Hoplites. This set gives you 48 28mm plastic miniatures packed with dynamism and with loads of different options for ...

The Hoplite’s full arsenal of Panoply included both offensive and defensive pieces of equipment. These were typically a short sword, a long spear, a large helmet, a mid-sized shield, and a modest ...

How tall was Alexander the Great? One of the most well-known military commanders in history, Alexander the Great is revered for his many victories and the massive empire he established. One thing that ...

Linothorax, a type of armor that is said to have been used in ancient Greece, has been confirmed to exist since the 8th century BC, but few existing specimens remain. The wife of the professor in ...

Agema Miniatures has been previewing a few of the options they have been working on for their Ancient armies. This time around the focus is on the Etruscan forces and leading the way, quite ...