Ancient Greece
Carthaginian ''Sacred'' Band
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/carthaginian-sacred-bandWhile the term ''Sacred Band'' had many different applications in The Ancient World, the term is mostly applied to ''Elite'' Soldiers. In reference to The Kingdom of Cart …
Agema
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/agemaPopular in 160 BC, The Greek Military Unit known as The “Agema”, were seen as specialized Soldiers, used for important functions and Missions. They were creat …
The Club of Hercules
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/the-club-of-herculesSaid to be the Legendary and mythical Ancient Greek Demi-God's favorite weapon, His Club was made from a thorned, Olive Branch Tree. The Club was said to be several feet …
Pileus Hat
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/pileus-hatThe Pileus Hat was a common Headgear worn in Ancient Greece. They were made of felt-like material and were conical in shape. They were designed to be worn on The Crown of …
Macedonian Pezhetario
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/macedonian-pezhetarioIncorporated by Philip II of Macedonia around the mid-3rd Century BC, The Pezhetarios were the backbone of The Macedonian Army. In essence, they were Phalanxmen. These in …
Carthaginian Guard
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/garthaginian-guardThe famed Guardsmen of Carthage were in reality the Personal Guard of Carthage General Hannibal. Carthage, the largest of the Ancient Great City States, maintained an eff …
Leather Armor
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/leather-armorAlthough very few examples of Greek Leather Armor exist, it's construction and wear was well documented. (from the 4th Century B.C.). Considered a cheap alternative to th …
Harpe Sword
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/harpe-swordSeen in the 2nd Century B.C. - The Harp Sword was possibly imagined from Greek Tradesmen who ventured to Ancient Egyptian Ports – noting the deadly Kopesh Sword. Re …
Konos Helmet
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/konos-helmetSeen around the 3rd Century, Konos Helmets were bronze conical shaped head protective gear. They were popularized by The Macedonian Armies. They featured a small visor an …
Apis Shield
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/apis-shieldSeen in the 5th Century B.C., The Apis Shield was a rounded wooded protective device carried by Greek infantry in battle. They were 3 feet in diameter and weighed around …