Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Full video: youtu.be/J5yp54UnbfI

We step into the shoes of a Greek Hoplite of the 5th century BC to see what it was like to prepare for war. This short highlights the role of slaves within the Spartan camp.

CREDITS
Research = Chris Das Neves
Script = Chris Das Neves
Narration = Guy Michaels

A huge thanks to our reenactors!
Adam Godfrey (youtube.com/@LeonidasSparta-Fun-History)
Andrew Yamato (thegreekphalanx.org)
David Anthony
Jean Contamine
Patrick Mulhair
Paul Bardunias (hollow-lakedaimon.blogspot.com)
Robin van der Linden (Enyalios)
Till Kazper (linothorax.de)

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