Greek

The Hoplite was a Greek soldier who went into battle in dress and equipment of their own choosing. This included a bronze shield called a Hoplon and a Gladius that was a small, maneuverable sword. They wore bronze leggings and a bronze helmet. This...

Greek mythology and history appear in Greek jewellery designs. This can be seen in jewellery portraying their deities, people and animals from heroic legends. Owls were also popular in jewellery and coinage as Athena was the patron goddess of Athens and...

Owls were also popular in jewellery and coinage as Athena was the patron goddess of Athens and her symbol was the owl. This pewter Greek owl is made from lead-free pewter and is supplied on a quality key chain.

In ancient Greece Gold jewellery was mostly worn for public appearances or on special occasions. It was frequently given as a gift and was predominantly used by women to show wealth, social status and beauty. Much of this jewellery was made from gold...

The Corinthian helmet originated in ancient Greece and took its name from the state of Corinth. It was a helmet made of bronze and was used by the Greek Hoplite soldiers. This Corinthian Greek helmet is made from pewter and is supplied on a quality...

Greek mythology and history appear in Greek jewellery designs. This can be seen in jewellery portraying their deities, people and animals from heroic legends. Owls were also popular in jewellery and coinage as Athena was the patron goddess of Athens and...

The images on this coin are very significant to the Greek city of Corinth. On the obverse is the Greek Goddess Athena and on the reverse Pegasus. According to myth it was on the Acrocorinth or citadel of Corinth, that Bellerophon, with the assistance of...