Researchers recruited volunteers from the Hellenic Armed Forces to test the strength of replicas of 3,500-year-old body armor. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Participants in a recent research study wore a replica of an ancient suit of armor to test its efficacy. (Credit: Andreas Flouris and Marija Marković) The Bronze Age saw the creation of complex ...

Greek soldiers recreated ancient life conditions in a study to determine if the Dendra panoply, armor used by the Mycenaeans some 3,500 years ago, could stand up to combat. Study authors found it did.