Hoplite infantrymen were the military ideal ... though in time they adopted tactics to overcome the close combat favored by Greek armies. During the 5th century BC, swords became increasing ...

A 32-year-old Greek national found the statue on Jan. 18 in a black bag near the trash bins. The statue, believed to be from the Hellenistic period, is currently being held by authorities for ...

A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors. A rare "Corinthian" helmet from ancient Greece will go up for auction in ...