Ancient Greek story of Ajax, a triumphant Greek hero of the Trojan War who was driven to suicide, powerfully explores the ...

What drove the Ancient Greeks to fight wars, thousands of years ago? The answer may surprise you, because what we consider “good” and selfless reasons to fight paradoxically led to more wars than the ...

Whether laced with viper venom, poison gas, or deadly pathogens—these weapons of war relied on nature's armory to slay the enemy. Poison in the woundThe Greek warrior Achilles treats Telephus’s ...

The Ancients host Tristan Hughes and historian Roel Konijnendijk debate some wild theories about Ancient Greece, and Ancient ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The bronze helmet is a rare well-preserved example of the Corinthian style of helmet worn by many ...

Professor Coleman is the James Loeb Professor of Classical Studies and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard University, as well a Senior Research Curator at the Harvard Art Museums. Professor ...

Leonidas I draws his sword and screams at his enemies. Mounds of bodies lay behind him Image via Warner Bros. Ancient Greece is a pretty common setting for lots of movies centered on ancient warfare.

A rare "Corinthian" helmet from ancient Greece will go up for auction in London later this month. Such helmets were iconic of ...

A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...