Most people picture ancient Greek warriors in heavy bronze muscle armor, but a huge number of hoplites and Macedonian soldiers actually fought wearing something that looked almost… like hardened fabric. The linothorax—literally “linen cuirass”—was a layered armor made from many sheets of linen glued or stitched together into a stiff, protective shell. When compressed and bonded, these linen layers could absorb and disperse the force of arrows and spear thrusts far better than you’d expect from “

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The ancient Greeks used a variety of weapons on the battlefield, each suited to a different purpose. Some were adopted as primary weapons, whereas others were carried into engagements as a backup. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/3ewh3699 | Greek Reporter