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.
Hoplite military equipment
31/03/2022
Uncategorized Ancient Greece, Ancient warfare, Greek warfare, helmet, Hoplite, hoplite phalanx, hoplite warfare, Military, Military history, Military technology, Sparta Leave a comment
Macedonian Royal Hypaspist
14/01/2022
Uncategorized Alexander the Great, Alexander the Great’s State, Ancient warfare, Germany, Hetairoi, Hypaspists, Macedonia, Macedonian, Macedonians, Military history, Military technology, Military topics Leave a comment
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.
T’ang dynasty Era lamellar armour and helmet
02/12/2021
Uncategorized China, Chinese, Chinese culture, Chinese Empire, medieval warfare, Military, Military history, Military technology, Tang China, Tang Dynasty Leave a comment
A recreation of a T’ang dynasty Era (or a generic Tang-type) lamellar cuirass and helmet. Creators unknown: felicitations to them for their superb work.
Late Byzantine warrior 14th century
23/08/2021
Uncategorized Byzantine army, Byzantine Empire, Byzantines, Byzantium, σπαθί, Βυζαντινός στρατός, Βυζαντινή αυτοκρατορία, Βυζαντινοί, Κωνσταντινούπολη, medieval warfare, Military, Military history, Military technology, Warfare Leave a comment
A fine Byzantine hagiography of Saint Mercurios, early 14th century. His arms and armour are typical Byzantine of the Late period (church of Saint Clementios, Ochris).
The World of the Hittite tablets
02/08/2021
Uncategorized Achaeans, Anatolia, ancient Egypt, Ancient warfare, Asia Minor, Cyprus, Hatti, Hattusas, Hittite, Hittite empire, Hittites, Military history, Military technology, Troy Leave a comment
A map depicting the world of the Hittites, that is the names of states, kingdoms, places, cities, peoples, islands, etc, which are noted on the tablets found in the Hittite capital Hattusas (in the center of Asia Minor on the map).