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Shields

October 31, 2025 13 min read

Roman vs Greek Shields: Which Design Offered the Greater Advantage on the Battlefield?

From the windswept plains of Greece to the imposing frontiers of the Roman Empire, the shield was much more than just a piece of equipment: it was the...

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Medieval accessories

August 27, 2025 7 min read

Greek Standards: symbols, history, and legacy that forged the identity of the poleis

What story do Greek standards tell when the wind makes their fabrics wave and the shadows of the temples spill over the square? This fragment of cloth, painted...

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Helmets

August 19, 2025 10 min read

Corinthian helmets: the helmet that forged the image of the Greek warrior

Legend tells: the warrior's gaze behind the slot What did you see when you imagined a hoplite in ancient times? Probably a compact silhouette, with a shield on...

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Medieval accessories

August 18, 2025 7 min read

Greek Pendants: History, Symbols, and Techniques of Classical Jewelry

An Invisible Thread Between Past and Present Legend has it that an artisan on an Aegean island first molded a laurel leaf in gold to adorn a priestess’s...

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Historical events

August 8, 2025 6 min read

Greek and Spartan Festivals: Tradition, Mythology and Celebration in the Ancient and Modern World

The history of Spain is deeply intertwined with that of the ancient civilizations that colonized its coasts. Among them, the Greeks, who arrived in the Iberian Peninsula between...

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Medieval decoration

August 5, 2025 6 min read

Greek and Spartan Cushions: A Journey to the Heart of Antiquity

The history and mythology of ancient Greece have fascinated humanity for millennia. From the gods of Olympus to the brave warriors of Sparta, this culture has left an...

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