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

Charalambos Pitsolis finished first in the 41st Authentic Marathon, as he covered the 42,195 meters of the historic course in ...

When we talk about a phalanx in a military context, we automatically think of Alexander the Great’s Macedonian army, with its ...

Ancient Greek society was not as rigidly stratified as some other ancient civilizations, but there were distinct social divisions that played a role in determining a person’s status and privileges.

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Stunning frescoes depicting scenes from Greek and Roman mythology were discovered at the Pompeii archaeological site. Credit: scruff monkey. CC BY 2.0/Flickr Archaeologists have uncovered a ...

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The ancient Greek polis, or city-state, was a resilient and adaptable political institution founded on the principles of citizenship, freedom, and equality. Emerging around 650 BCE and lasting until ...