40+ Things About Ancient Greece That Would Surprise Even Historians

Published on 08/02/2022
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Spartans Knew How to Dress Up for War

The Spartans were skilled in dressing for battle. In a battle, they also carried a lot of supplies and safety gear. Before engaging in combat, a Spartan soldier, also known as a hoplite, wore a massive bronze helmet, ankle guards, and a breastplate.

Spartans Knew How To Dress Up For War

Spartans Knew How To Dress Up For War

In addition, they used to have a long spear, a sword, and a spherical shield made mostly of wood and bronze. As seen in the film 300, a Spartan soldier frequently had long hair and wore a red cloak as their primary clothing.

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The Olympic Truce

All armed conflicts in ancient Greece came to an end—or were at least delayed by three months—with the start of the Olympics. The Olympic Truce tradition, which dates back to 776 BC, was instituted to protect the host city from attack during the Olympic Games.

The Olympic Truce

The Olympic Truce

Additionally, it made it possible for guests to travel safely to the venue of the games without having to worry about it. Despite this, there were also fights during that time, just not in the Olympic region.

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