Scientists tested replica Bronze Age armour on Greek marines. Here's what they learned

Muzammil Hussain May 30, 2024

Side by side photos of a man in a suit of armour, pictured from the front and behind. Staged against a black backdrop, he is posing with a sword in front of his face. The armour is bronze and bulky, with a striped, conical helmet.

More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like Bronze Age warriors and practised ancient fighting techniques — all in the name of science.

More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like Bronze Age warriors and practised ancient fighting techniques — all in the name of science. Side by side photos of a man in a suit of armour, pictured from the front and behind. Staged against a black backdrop, he is posing with a sword in front of his face. The armour is bronze and bulky, with a striped, conical helmet.

More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like Bronze Age warriors and practised ancient fighting techniques — all in the name of science.

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