The ancient Greeks used a myriad of weapons on the battlefield, including spears, swords, and pikes in a variety of shapes ...

The presence of unprecedented numbers of Greek infantry in the armies of Persia ... ‘This is an essential read for anyone interested in the ancient west, not only throwing light on the military ...

Little remains of the ancient ... legacy is a military ideal, embodied in Leonidas, hero of Thermopylae, commemorated here in a statue in the modern city of Sparta in Greece.

The ancient Greeks at war Learn about ancient Greek soldiers, the Spartan soldier state and read about famous Greek battles. What do we know about ancient Greek culture? Find out what ancient ...

Ancient Greeks of Bactria ruled over Gujarat, India under Menander around 150 B.C. and established trade contracts with the ...

I traveled to Athens, Greece, for the first time since I was a little kid. Most of the trip was a dream, but some experiences ...

The search for a lost Roman temple is on. As archaeologists continued to excavate a Roman fort from the first century A.D. in ...

and some historians say that although the ancient Greek military general may very well have had same-sex relations, modern ...

How did the ancient Greeks fight? Learn about ancient Greek battles, soldiers and weapons. What was Greek art and entertainment like? Learn about Greek theatre, pottery and festivals. What did the ...

After starring in Conclave, Ralph Fiennes is already back in theaters with The Return, which sees him star as the hero Odysseus.

When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society?