Known as a hoplon—from which is derived the name of its bearer, the hoplite—the shield was, together with the spear, the most important weapon of the Spartan warrior. Each shield was circular ...

Asked why it was dishonorable to return without a shield and not without a helmet, the Spartan king, Demaratos (510 - 491) is said to have replied: "Because the latter they put on for their own ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About 100 Ohio Army National Guard members deployed Sunday to the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility in support of Operation Spartan Shield. The public attended a ...