Leonidas Sparta

Re-creating the Hoplite and bringing history to life!

Hi, my name is Adam and I am an ancient Greek reenactor and experimental archaeologist!

This channel is dedicated to bringing my passion of ancient Greek history to you! From reenactments and living history, to guest appearances from top experts in the historical field, Leonidas Sparta is dedicated to bringing a new lens to history videos on YouTube: one with hands on experience and practical testing, coupled with the scholarly approach!

Thanks for checking out my channel, and I hope you can find the videos informative, entertaining and educational. Hopefully talk to you all in the comments! Cheers.


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это древнегреческое телешоу выглядит НЕВЕРОЯТНО!
we need to talk about the Marathon helmet...
we need to talk about the Marathon helmet...
What did the Spartans ACTUALLY look like? Hollywood VS History VS Reality
What did the Spartans ACTUALLY look like? Hollywood VS History VS Reality
were ancient swords SHORT!?
were ancient swords SHORT!?
can CHAINMAIL protect you from a DANE AXE? - testing Viking Age maille
can CHAINMAIL protect you from a DANE AXE? - testing Viking Age maille
the channel is going through some changes...
the channel is going through some changes...
A very IMPORTANT piece of HOPLITE armour: GREAVES (Knemides) - armour for the shin
A very IMPORTANT piece of HOPLITE armour: GREAVES (Knemides) - armour for the shin
Armour of the Ancient Greek Hoplite: SABATONS - armour for the foot
Armour of the Ancient Greek Hoplite: SABATONS - armour for the foot
Why did the SPEAR dominate the battlefield? - 3 reasons why SPEARS are absolutely AMAZING WEAPONS!
Why did the SPEAR dominate the battlefield? - 3 reasons why SPEARS are absolutely AMAZING WEAPONS!
are these REALLY for SPEARS? What are the CUTOUTS on Boeotian shields ACTUALLY for?
are these REALLY for SPEARS? What are the CUTOUTS on Boeotian shields ACTUALLY for?
Why was CHAINMAIL such an AMAZING armour... and why does its effectiveness often get downplayed?
Why was CHAINMAIL such an AMAZING armour... and why does its effectiveness often get downplayed?
How SHINY was HOPLITE ARMOUR? - What did Ancient Greek armour ACTUALLY look like?
How SHINY was HOPLITE ARMOUR? - What did Ancient Greek armour ACTUALLY look like?
Making a Historically Accurate Aspis - how to make a hoplite shield using scans of an original
Making a Historically Accurate Aspis - how to make a hoplite shield using scans of an original
what REALLY was this
what REALLY was this "GREAT PUSH" in hoplite battles? - OTHISMOS
this channel needs our help - @Historia.Militum we are here for you!
this channel needs our help - @Historia.Militum we are here for you!
How did hoplites FIGHT? - OVERHAND vs UNDERHAND spears - the controversial hoplite debate revisited
How did hoplites FIGHT? - OVERHAND vs UNDERHAND spears - the controversial hoplite debate revisited
How EFFECTIVE was this Ancient SPEAR THROWING Technique? - Testing the ancient Greek Ankyle/Amentum
How EFFECTIVE was this Ancient SPEAR THROWING Technique? - Testing the ancient Greek Ankyle/Amentum
Ancient VS Medieval Armour: why does ancient Greek armour have so little padding?
Ancient VS Medieval Armour: why does ancient Greek armour have so little padding?
Putting Ancient Greece in Perspective
Putting Ancient Greece in Perspective
How did FABRIC stop ARROWS and other projectiles? CAPE SHIELD TESTED!
How did FABRIC stop ARROWS and other projectiles? CAPE SHIELD TESTED!
How Could Ancient Armies Tell FRIEND From FOE?
How Could Ancient Armies Tell FRIEND From FOE?
I turned my GIRLFRIEND into a strong and independent SPARTAN hoplite!
I turned my GIRLFRIEND into a strong and independent SPARTAN hoplite!
Experts Answer YOUR Questions About Hoplite Warfare - the Ancient Greek Way of War PART 2
Experts Answer YOUR Questions About Hoplite Warfare - the Ancient Greek Way of War PART 2
Ancient Greek Warfare - Experts Answer YOUR Questions About the Hoplite Way of War // part 1
Ancient Greek Warfare - Experts Answer YOUR Questions About the Hoplite Way of War // part 1
Where to Get Ancient Greek Helmets For Reenactment - craftsman recommendations for all budgets
Where to Get Ancient Greek Helmets For Reenactment - craftsman recommendations for all budgets
The Ancient Greek Movie WE ACTUALLY WANT! - this Battle of Marathon movie looks AWESOME!
The Ancient Greek Movie WE ACTUALLY WANT! - this Battle of Marathon movie looks AWESOME!
How HOT is PLATE ARMOUR - does it really cook you alive?
How HOT is PLATE ARMOUR - does it really cook you alive?
I got to ROW on the world's only TRIREME! What was it like to be on an ancient Greek warship?
I got to ROW on the world's only TRIREME! What was it like to be on an ancient Greek warship?
Did This MYSTERIOUS Shield Actually Exist? - the Boeotian shield debate
Did This MYSTERIOUS Shield Actually Exist? - the Boeotian shield debate
Forgotten Armour of the Ancient Greek Hoplite - why did these stop being used?
Forgotten Armour of the Ancient Greek Hoplite - why did these stop being used?