Normally in Greek phalanx warfare, the strongest troops were positioned on the right side of the battle formation. Instead, Epaminondas placed the Sacred Band and the bulk of his infantry on his ...

The phalanx was formed of compact columns of hoplites ... commemorated here in a statue in the modern city of Sparta in Greece. Despite their frightening reputation, the Spartan army was very ...

They fought primarily in a phalanx, a tightly packed shield and ... they adopted tactics to overcome the close combat favored by Greek armies. During the 5th century BC, swords became increasing ...

Argo the dog is missing! He was last spotted on a Greek battlefield. Play the game to train with the Spartans and learn how to fight in the phalanx formation.

The Battle of Gaugamela, which took place on Oct. 1, 331 BC, is known for Alexander the Great's conquest of Darius III’s ...

Some of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece are expected to be hit with extreme weather in the coming days. The Ionian Islands, western Peloponnese and larger areas of western Greece ...

October: Monster by Dzifa Benson “One language is never enough”, Dzifa Benson writes in the first section of Monster, her ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio –The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) has announced the acquisition of three new pieces to add to its robust collection – including an ancient Greek helmet, an oil painting by ...

A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams ...

With more than 200 inhabited islands in Greece, each with its own attractions, brilliant sunsets, postcard-worthy beaches and aquamarine waters, it can be a tall order to decide which one is best ...

Argo the dog is missing! He was last spotted on a Greek battlefield. Play the game to train with the Spartans and learn how to fight in the phalanx formation.