The untold story of the gladiator and one of Britain's most remarkable archaeological finds
New research is revealing the remarkable story of one of Britain’s most enigmatic archaeological finds - a Roman gladiator ...
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Rare 'Corinthian' helmet from ancient Greece is up for auction, and stunningly preserved
A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors.
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This Helmet Might Be Evidence That Early Anglo-Saxons Acted As Mercenaries For The Byzantine Empire
A helmet found among the artifacts from the ship burial at Sutton Hoo in England may serve as evidence that […] The post This ...
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You Can Buy a 2,500-Year-Old Corinthian Helmet Worn by a Warrior in Ancient Greece
Experts think the well-preserved bronze artifact was made between 500 and 450 B.C.E. It will be sold at auction on January 25 ...
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Thieves blow up museum door and steal ancient artifacts, including 2,500-year-old gold helmet
On show since July, “Dacia: Empire of Gold and Silver” featured treasures borrowed from institutions across Romania. In a press release on its website, Drents Museum described the Helmet of ...
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Famous Sutton Hoo helmet may be clue that early Anglo-Saxons fought as mercenaries for Byzantine Empire, study suggests
The gold- and jewel-encrusted Sutton Hoo helmet, too, may not look very Roman at first glance ... Anglo-Saxon warriors fought for the Byzantine Empire against the Sasanian Persians — contrary ...
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Statue of soldiers in the Roman Army
The Roman Empire was created and controlled by its soldiers ... He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet, armor, shield and a pack with supplies. Soldiers were rigorously trained to ...