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East Greek Hoplite Aryballos

ca. 600&endash;570 BC 31-9-1 This little container, intended to hold perfume or scented unguents, gives a naturalistic impression of a warrior´s face staring out from behind his protective helmet. Compare this Ionian helmet type, with its separately attached cheek pieces, with the bronze examples (MS 1608, MS 1534). H. 6.5; L. 6.0; W. 5.5 cm. ...

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Rome: The Punic Wars

The Punic Wars were a series of three pivotal conflicts fought between the city-state of Rome and the North African power of Carthage, which spanned a period of over a century from 264 BC to 146 BC. These wars were among the most significant and influential conflicts of the ancient world, with far-reaching consequences that shaped the course of Wes...

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Ancient Battles

Ancient battles were fought with a variety of weapons and tactics, depending on the time period and the cultures involved. Some of the most common weapons used in ancient battles included: Swords: Swords were used in close combat, and were available in a variety of shapes and sizes.Spears: Spears were used for both long-range and close-range combat...

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Silver Decadrachm (Chariot)

ca. 400&endash;375 BC Syracuse 29-126-41 "Racing four-horse chariot with a flying Nike personifying Victory crowning the driver. The space below is filled with captured Punic arms. This spectacular coin may commemorate the victory of Dionysius I over the Carthaginian general Himilcon and the deliverance of Syracuse from its Punic siege in 396 B...

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Warfare in the Ancient World: FAQ

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Images of Medieval Armor

These portraits are from a collection I picked up on a recent sojourn to southern France, near the walled fortress at Mondragon along the Rhone River. The credit for these wonderful illustrations goes to a brilliant artist named August Racinet, whom I was sadly unable to meet, despite my best efforts. [General Ancient War Links]...

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Overview of archaic and classical Greek history

Peloponnesian War [Greece Ancient War Links]...

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Peloponnesian War

Peloponnesian War Links to Brief descriptions about the battles [Greece Ancient War Links]...

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King Darius Battles

Deals with the Persian Empire battles: The Ionian Revolt, The Battle of Marathon, The Battle of Thermopylae. The Persian Wars. Events leading up to the Persian Wars, the Lydians, King Croesus and the Persians.and the formation of the Delian League. [People in History] [Tools and Searches]...

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Peloponnesian Wars - Thucydides

The Peloponnesian War was a long and devastating conflict that took place between Athens and Sparta and their respective allies from 431 to 404 BC. It was the most significant conflict in Greek history and had a profound impact on the development of Western civilization. The war was fought over a number of issues, including the growing power of Ath...

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