Linothorax, a type of armor that is said to have been used in ancient Greece, has been confirmed to exist since the 8th century BC, but few existing specimens remain. The wife of the professor in ...

A Kevlar-like armor might have helped Alexander the Great conquer nearly the entirety of the known world in little more than two decades, according to new reconstructive archaeology research.

Prof. Gregory Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay reconstructs linothorax armor, created from linen, which was used by the Macedonians. Continue supporting student journalism and donate ...

Intellectual life thrives on mystery. When it comes to ancient Greece, one of those mysteries is the linothorax—the flimsy-looking, hip-length armor that you see warriors wearing on Greek vases.

In 356-323 B.C. Alexander the Great of Macedon conquered almost the entire known world by military force. Surprisingly, not much is known about how he did it! An ancient and mysterious armor called ...

In 356-323 B.C. Alexander the Great of Macedon conquered almost the entire known world by military force. Surprisingly, not much is known about how he did it! An ancient and mysterious armor called ...

When most people think of warfare in the ancient Mediterranean world, they picture armored men fighting with heavy spears. The Greek hoplite—the quintessential, heavily armored “man of bronze"—has ...