Archaic

In the history of ancient Greece, the Archaic period is usually dated to between ca. 800 and 500 BC. Often, the date is extended down to around 480 BC Some authors hold that the Archaic period proper starts with the first supposedly historic event, the Olympic Games of 776 BC. Others have the Archaic period start at around 700 BC.

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The Horseman of Grumentum

The Horseman of Grumentum

On hoplites and horsemen

2 min read

The Battle of Marathon

The Battle of Marathon

Thoughts on the Athenian victory of 490 BC

6 min read

The shield of Heracles

The shield of Heracles

7 min read

Phalanx and fallacies

Phalanx and fallacies

Ways forward in the study of ancient Greek warfare

30 min read

Sports in ancient Greece

Sports in ancient Greece

3 min read

Homer and history

Homer and history

11 min read

A look at Lydian warfare

A look at Lydian warfare

10 min read

A Western way of war?

A Western way of war?

A critique of Victor Davis Hanson’s book

8 min read

Refuge behind the city’s walls

Refuge behind the city’s walls

Military effectiveness of ancient Greek fortifications

10 min read

Ancient Greek walls, politics, and power

Ancient Greek walls, politics, and power

5 min read

Fear and fortifications

Fear and fortifications

Walls in Early Greece

6 min read