Episode 3: Experimental Archaeology Part 1: Persian Shields

Overview of the Battle at Thermopylae and Knox and Ben’s attempt at recreating an ancient Persian “woven” shield. 

Sources:

• Yale University Art Galery 1933.470
• James, S. 2004. Excavations at Dura Europus 1928-1937, vol. 7, The Arms and Armor and Other Military Equipment, pp. 186-187
• Sekunda, N. 1989. The Persians, pp. 82-83, 93
• Herodotus, The Histories, Book 7