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Hoplite military equipment

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A unique reenactment of a Greek hoplite (rather a general or commander) by the Spanish historical association and reenactment group Athena Promakhos (copyright: Athenea Promakhos /Denis F.). Kudos to them for their fine work on the topic of ancient Hellenic warfare.

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Macedonian Royal Hypaspist

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An impressive reenactment of a Macedonian Royal Hypaspist by the German Historical association Hetairoi (Εταίροι). Felicitations to them for their work.

The hypaspistae (υπασπισταί) were an elite Macedonian infantry unit of multiple military uses.

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Anglo-Saxon Warlord Found by Detectorists Could Redraw Map of Post-Roman Britain

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Republication from the UNIVERSITY OF READING

Spearheads and bronze vessels found among other items.

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Archaeologists have uncovered a warrior burial in Berkshire that could change historians’ understanding of southern Britain in the early Anglo-Saxon era.

The burial, on a hilltop site near with commanding views over the surrounding Thames valley, must be of 6th century AD, archaeologists from the University of Reading believe.

The ‘Marlow Warlord’ was a commanding, six-foot-tall man, buried alongside an array of expensive luxuries and weapons, including a sword in a decorated scabbard, spears, bronze and glass vessels, and other personal accoutrements.

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Spartan generals and commanders

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This is an exquisite reenactment of Spartan generals and commanders (polemarchoi) by the Historical association Ancient Hoplitikon. Kudos to the reenactors.

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A detailed map of the Punic wars in Spain

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This is a detailed map of the Punic wars in Spain depicting the major land and sea battles, cities and tribes involved, and other features. The other major theatres of the military operations of the Punic Wars were Italy and Africa.

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