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In a groundbreaking study that bridges past and present, researchers have provided compelling evidence that the armour worn by Mycenaean warriors during the Late Bronze Age was not only ceremonial but also battle-ready.
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Melbourne was the focal point of Battle of Crete commemorations this weekend, attended by a high-ranking delegation from the Hellenic Armed Forces and the community at large.
The Hellenic Armed Forces are in Australia for the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Crete and this past Thursday they visited the Greek Centre.
Ancient Greek body armor was strong enough to protect a Mycenaean soldier in battle 3,500 years ago, according to a new study
A 3,500-year-old suit of Mycenaean bronze armor from the Greek village of Dendra may have been used in battle, not just for ceremonial purposes as previously thought.