A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors.

A rare ancient Greek helmet is heading to the auction block, where experts expect it to sell for as much as £90,000 (roughly $111,000). Made between 500 and 450 B.C.E., it’s “one of the best preserved ...

Hoplite infantrymen were the military ideal of ancient ... favored by Greek armies. During the 5th century BC, swords became increasing shorter as tactics changed in favor of less armor, increased ...

Historians have argued that similar helmets were worn by ancient warriors of many Greek ... a kind of ancient Greek foot soldier who wore heavy armor to shield themselves. These pieces were ...