A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors.

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Published January 7, 2025 last updated January 7, 2025 A Ukrainian military unit says it is still fighting for a strategic town in eastern Ukraine after Russia claimed victory there. Meanwhile, Moscow ...