An examination of some early Greek texts suggests that the term epikouros requires a more complex definition than just “mercenary”.

A round shield, with a double grip, swept the Mediterranean by storm. But why did this happen?

It is not easy to summarise Greek warfare in a single work. Matthew Sears’ Understanding Greek Warfare pulls it off by not rattling any cages.

Did the ancient Greeks name their ships? The answer to that is yes. And with rare exception, the ships were given female names.

A melding of ancient myth and science fiction, Lords of Hellas is an excellent, fast-paced board game with high production values.

All good things must come to an end. I wrap up this series on Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey with a look at the associated books.

Few Greek vases have spawned as much discussion as one found in Cerveteri and dating to the seventh century BC.

Were the Spartans really so great in war? What are the roots of their image as invincible super-soldiers? A deep dive into their history and institutions shows that there is some truth, but also a great deal of distortion.

A well-known legend of early Rome describes Horatius Cocles almost single-handedly defending a bridge against Etruscan aggressors.

One of the plaster casts currently in the Allard Pierson in Amsterdam is of a relief that depicts a group of warriors engaged in a dance.