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Greek Hoplites were heavy infantry soldiers, citizen-soldiers who equipped themselves when called to fight for the poleis or city-state.

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

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