The aspis - a hoplite's shield #ancientgreece #hoplite
In this vlog I finally get to review the aspis and give a brief overview of how it was used and some of its features. I mentioned two people worth reading up on, Paul Bardunias and Prof Greg Aldrete. Check out more ancient history content on www.ancientblogger.com and find my podcast, Ancient History Hound wherever you download your podcasts. I'm also on twitter @ancientblogger. Lots more ancient history content on there for you. Artwork by Adam Hook, from Greek Hoplite 480-323 BC © Osprey Publishing, part of Bloomsbury. https://ospreypublishing.com/greek-ho... #ancientgreece #hoplite #aspis #ancienthistory #shield
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