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Ancient 3,500-year-old Mycenaean armor tested in epic combat simulation shows Homer’s Iliad wasn’t just a fantasy story after all
Rather, it is a formidable armor suitable for extended combat. This discovery offers new insights into the military prowess ...
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Soldiers Put an Ancient Greek Suit of Armor to the Test, and It Passed
It was found near the site of Mycenae, an ancient city about 70 miles west of ... impact came “at least partly as a result of their armor technology.” Dating to the 15th century B.C.E ...