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

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 ...

In battle, hoplites fought as a team ... Spartan women also had more freedom than other Greek women. For example, they could run the family farm. Spartan mothers told their sons before they ...