Spartan wearing a Corinthian helmet and wrapped in a cape ... for any Spartan was cowardice on the battlefield. Throughout history, mothers have wept in seeing their sons set out for war; Spartan ...

The artifact going to auction is “a rare and exceptionally well-preserved bronze Greek helmet, possibly linked to a Spartan warrior, offering a glimpse into the artistry and craftsmanship of ...

The object is "a rare and exceptionally well-preserved bronze Greek helmet, possibly linked to a Spartan warrior ... Corinthian helmets had a long history in Greek warfare. In "Early Greek ...

Asked why it was dishonorable to return without a shield and not without a helmet, the Spartan king, Demaratos (510 - 491) is said to have replied: "Because the latter they put on for their own ...