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 my podcast, Ancient History Hound wherever you download your podcasts. https://linktr.ee/ancientblogger 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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