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Early Period Swords

Ancient swords can be date back to several millennium BC. However, the best know cultures to use swords as a close combat weapon were the Egyptian, Greek, Celtic and Roman The Egyptians did not use swords as their primary weapon. They preferred spears, axes and clubs. Most of the swords used in Egypt were long daggers or very short swords with the...

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Roman Dagger

Replica of a 1st century BC Roman dagger. The Roman dagger, or Pugio, was a standard weapon carried by the Roman Legions. Most were fairly plain but some examples remain that show great artistry in their decoration. This replica by Denix of a museum piece illustrates the skill of the artisan and the taste of the Roman officer who wore the original....

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Alexander the Great Sword by Marto

Alexander the Great was the King of Macedonia from 336 - 323 BC. He was less than 20 years old when he ascended the throne. In a series of great battles he defeated Greece`s old enemy, Achaemenid Persia. This gold finished sword honors one of the ancient world`s greatest warrior kings. This type of sword is commonly called a hoplite sword, named af...

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Roman Dagger (sheath)

replica of a 1st century BC Roman dagger. Roman dagger is a perfect accessory for any of our Roman or Egyptian costumes. Roman Dager plastic knife, gold handle with jeweled accent sheath with Roman design easily attaches to your belt approximately 18" long...

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Ancient Europe: Text and Documents

Ancient Greece and Rome The Presocratics Anaxagoras Anaximander Anaximenes Empedocles Parmenides Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans Thales Zeno Weapons & Warfare....

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Ancient Roman Technology

Perhaps the greatest areas of roman technology were those where roman civilization excelled: technology for building and warfare. Roman roads and Julius Caesar's construction of the bridge over the river Rhine are fine examples of roman capability; which clearly depended greatly on roman technology. Weapons & Warfare....

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Heraklion Museum

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Louvre Museum

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Archaeological Museum, Nauplion

Late Helladic (Mycenaean) finds from Asine, Berbati, Dendra, Kazarma, Midea, Nauplia and Tiryns (1600-1100 B.C.) - Geometric finds from Asine, Nauplia, Tiryns and private colections (1100-700 B.C.) - Archaic finds from Tiryns, Myloi and Corinthia (700-480 B.C.) - Classical finds from Tiryns, Halieis, and private collections (480-323 B.C.), - Helle...

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Persian Wars

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