Delving into History

A unique reenactment of a Greek hoplite (rather a general or commander) by the Spanish historical association and reenactment group Athena Promakhos (copyright: Athenea Promakhos /Denis F.). Kudos to them for their fine work on the topic of ancient Hellenic warfare. (more…)

Πιστόλα και γιαταγάνι περί την Ελληνική Επανάσταση

Σε αυτή την ανάρτηση παρουσιάζω εκ νέου ‘οθωμανικά’ όπλα, περίπου του δεύτερου τέταρτου του 19ου αιώνα, δηλαδή συμπεριλαμβανομένης της δεύτερης Περιόδου της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης (1821-1829). Παρότι τα συγκεκριμένα ανήκαν σε Τούρκους, τα ίδια όπλα μπορούσαν κάλλιστα να ανήκουν σε Ελληνες επαναστάτες της περιόδου και συνεπώς μας δίνουν μία ακόμη εικόνα των όπλων που μπορεί να έφεραν ειδικά οι…

Explorers of the Ancient World

This is an interesting map depicting the routes followed by the most renowned explorers of the Ancient World. Phoenician, Greek, Punic, Egyptian, Persian and other ‘pathfinders’ or (more…)

Urban plan of Teotihuacan

An Urban, archaeological and topographical plan of Teotihuacan (copyright: Rene Millon). Teotihuacan was an ancient Mesoamerican city located in the Valley of Mexico, which is located in the State of Mexico, 40 kilometres northeast of modern-day Mexico City. (more…)

  Several years ago, I found this impressive image on the Internet under the title “Saxon shields” and I have no reason to doubt it, although there are a few features that were not so usual among the Saxon warriors. (more…)

Scythian people stayed local

Republication from the University of Michigan Extent of mobility of population from Scythian era and earlier sites. Image credit: James Johnson and John Klausmeyer . As far back as the Greek historian Herodotus, a group of people called the Scythians were considered highly mobile warrior nomads. Scythian-era people lived across Eurasia from about 700 BCE to 200 BCE, and have long been considered…

Βαλτέτσι 1821 – Δοξασίες και ψυχολογία των πολεμιστών

Αναδημοσίευση από Αργολική Αρχειακή Βιβλιοθήκη Ιστορίας & Πολιτισμού . Βαλτέτσι 1821 – Δοξασίες και ψυχολογία των πολεμιστών | Κώστας Ρωμαίος, Καθηγητής  Πανεπιστημίου – Ακαδημαϊκός   Ο Φώτιος Χρυσανθόπουλος, πασίγνωστος ιδίως με το βαπτιστικό του όνομα ως Φωτάκος, είναι γνωστό ότι από την αρχή της Επαναστάσεως του 1821 υπήρξε αφοσιωμένος υπασπιστής του Θεόδωρου Κολοκοτρώνη και ότι αρκετούς…

Dutch archaeologists find 34 possible shipwrecks of 1573 naval battle

Republication from heritagetribune One of the Shipwrecks in the Hoornse Hop, Scan/ image RCE . By Sebas Dutch archaeologists have found at least a stunning 34 shipwrecks near the Dutch town of Hoorn. These ships are presumed to be for a large part 16th century Spanish war ships which were sunk during the Battle on the Zuiderzee. This major naval conflict turned out pivotal for the Dutch to gain…

An impressive reenactment of a Macedonian Royal Hypaspist by the German Historical association Hetairoi (Εταίροι). Felicitations to them for their work. The hypaspistae (υπασπισταί) were an elite Macedonian infantry unit of multiple military uses. (more…)

Archaeologists Discover Sixty-Six Roman Military Camps in Spain

Republication from livescience Roman military sites in northwestern Iberia. Image credit: Blanco et al., doi: 10.3390/geosciences10120485. . By Patrick Pester – Staff Writer A vast network of dozens of Roman Army camps have been discovered in a mountainous region of northern Spain. The camps show just how big the Roman military was around 2,000 years ago during the conquest of the Iberian…

Happy New Year 2022

Aerial view of Constantinople: Urban planning

A fine representation of Constantinople (aerial view). I do not know the creator, although I’m thinking of a French artist who is an expert on this topic. Felicitations to the creator for his work. (more…)

Αναγεννησιακός χάρτης των Νήσων του Βορείου Αιγαίου

Ιταλικός χάρτης της Αναγέννησης, των Νήσων του Βορείου Αιγαίου και της Δυτικής Μικράς Ασίας. Απεικονίζονται τα νησιά Θάσος, Σαμοθράκη, (more…)

T’ang dynasty Era lamellar armour and helmet

  A recreation of a T’ang dynasty Era (or a generic Tang-type) lamellar cuirass and helmet. Creators unknown: felicitations to them for their superb work. (more…)

Anglo-Saxon Warlord Found by Detectorists Could Redraw Map of Post-Roman Britain

Republication from the UNIVERSITY OF READING Spearheads and bronze vessels found among other items. . Archaeologists have uncovered a warrior burial in Berkshire that could change historians’ understanding of southern Britain in the early Anglo-Saxon era. The burial, on a hilltop site near with commanding views over the surrounding Thames valley, must be of 6th century AD, archaeologists from the…

Spartan generals and commanders

This is an exquisite reenactment of Spartan generals and commanders (polemarchoi) by the Historical association Ancient Hoplitikon. Kudos to the reenactors. (more…)

A detailed map of the Punic wars in Spain

This is a detailed map of the Punic wars in Spain depicting the major land and sea battles, cities and tribes involved, and other features. The other major theatres of the military operations of the Punic Wars were Italy and Africa. (more…)