Article publication in the Swedish Magazine "VERITAS ARCANA , Issue 5 20015

The Association of Historical Studies "KORYVANTES" is very pleased to announce the publication of it's article in the renowned  Swedish magazine "VERITAS ARCANA", issue 5 2015 (ArganG3 N5- 2015). The magazine "VERITAS ARCANA" is beeing published in the Swedish language, hosting articles from specialists around the world on issues related to Archeology, Religion and History of Civilizations. The member of our Association Mr Spyros Bakas under his article "The Spartan Warrior of the 5th Century BC - experimental reconstructions of body armors" summarizes the typologies of the body-armors of a Spartan warrior of the 5th century BC through examples of experimental reconstructions that our Association has undertaken the past few years and have been published in Academic papers. The article is adorned with high quality photographs of  the renowned photographer Mr Andreas Smaragdis. Our Association would like to thank the director of the magazine Mr. Massimo Bonasorte for publication of the article and the promotion of our Association's work to the Swedish public.

Lectures in the International Academic Symposium of OPENARCH in " VIMINACIUM " Museum / Serbia, September 30 2014.

The Association for Historical Studies KORYVANTES successfully participated at the International Experimental Archaeology Symposium of "OPENARCH", which took place at the conference center of the Archaeological Open-Air Museum of  "VIMINACIUM" in Serbia, from September 29 until October 3, 2014.

Our Association as the Leading Independent Experimental Archaeology Institution in Greece and one of the top respective across Europe, presented to the International Academic audience two prominent studies on the reconstruction of weapons of the Bronze Age and Geometric era, through the lectures of Archaeologist Mr Christos Boutsidis (Phd cand, MA, Demokritean University of Thrace and member of Association Koryvantes ).

The Seleucid " Royal Guard " - Article on ANCIENT WARFARE Magazine, September 2014

The Historical Studies Association "KORYVANTES" is particularly pleased to announce the publication of a new study, on the internationally renowned magazine "ANCIENT WARFARE MAGAZINE" (issue VIII. 4 - September 2014). 

Through the article of our Association’s member Mr. Spyros Bakas is presented extensively the Seleucid "Royal Guard". The "Royal Guard" numbered 10.000 troops and can be considered as the continue of the Alexander's "Hypaspists". Lavishly equipted ,the "Royal Guard" was the backbone of the Seleucid army, having the "Silvershields" in it's core.

KORYVANTES in BIGA / Turkey - World Traditional Archery Competition, August 15-17 2014

The Traditional Archery team of the Association of Historical Studies KORYVANTES after accepting the kind invitation of the Turkish Traditional Archery Federation, participated in the 5th International Traditional Archery Games ETRAC , which were helded in Biga of Turkey, between 15 to 17 August 2014. 

The ETRAC competition (Eurasian Traditional Archery Competitions), garnered the global attention of the Traditional and Horseback Archery community, with the participation of over 400 archers from Turkey, China, Poland, Romania, Greece, Korea, Germany, England, Spain, Azerbaijan, Singapore Slovakia, Turkmenistan, Hungary, USA, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Brazil, recognised as one of the elite archery events worldwide.

Reference of the “KORYVANTES” work in the Book "Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor - Unravelling the Linothorax Mystery"

The  Association of Historical Studies "KORYVANTES" is pleased to announce the publication of the book titled "Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor - Unravelling the Linothorax Mystery" of the distinguished professor of the Wisconsin University (U.S.A) an friend of our Association Prof Gregory Aldrete.
This team project in which participated also Scott Bartell an Alicia Aldrete was based in experimental research that took place between 2008-2012 in the Wisconsin University and earned the prize for Experimental Archaeology poster of the USA Archaeological institute for year 2010 (Linothorax Project) It is the most comprehensive academic work today on the nature and function of line cuirasses from the Archaic to Hellenistic Era, though a detailed documentation of the archaeological and literary sources and also the extensive testing of the reconstructed specimens resistance by shooting various arrow types against them.

Article published in the ANCIENT WARFARE Magazine issue VIII.2 , May 2014

The Historical Studies Association "KORYVANTES" is particularly pleased to announce the publication of a new study, in the from of an article, on the internationally renowned magazine "ANCIENT WARFARE MAGAZINE" (issue VIII. 2 - May 2014). 

Through the article of our Association’s member Mr. Spyros Bakas is presented extensively for the first time the "Toxarchos"-the commander of the archers during the Classical and Hellenistic period. The Toxarchos (Toxarchis) is a distinctive title for an officer of the archers that appears from the time of Thucydides (the Athenian campaign in Aetolia) and Flavius Arrian, who describes the conflict of Macedonians and Thebans.

The article is adorned with a photo of a high historical accuracy reconstruction of a heavy armoured Toxarchos of the Hellenistic era, based on a rare depiction of a "Hoplite-Archer" from the Nereid monument (currently in the British Museum).

Hoplite Phalanx and Traditional Archery Training in Athens, April 6 2014

On Sunday, April 6, 2014 ,in our trainiNg ground in the area of Athens, our Association succesfully helded trainings in Hoplite Phallanx and Traditional Archery. Under the technical guidance of the researcher Mr  Stefanos Skarmintzos , our members had the opportunity to be trained in  hoplite movements based οn our exersise and training manual  while also to be trained in Traditional Archery, launching some of the new archery - targets , who have been inspired by the Ancient Greek Art , designed by our Association and will be presented extensively in the near future .

NEW VIDEO : Association KORYVANTES in BBC TWO Production "WHO WERE THE GREEKS"

An Excerpt from Association KORYVANTES participation in BBC TWO Production "WHO WERE THE GREEKS", presenting the Spartan "Black Broth"

Participation in BBC2 "Who were the Greeks", and BBC4 "Ancient Greece: The Greatest show on earth" TV Productions

Association of Historical Studies "KORYVANTES" announces it's participation in the great International BBC productions, whose subject is the Ancent Greek Civilization, and are currently being shown with great success in Britain and the whole world.

Our Associaton presented with great success and in a comprehemsive way the method of war through the hoplite phalanx, impresive sets of swordplay and pankration, as well as the pereparation of the Spartan Black broth.

"ARMAE" Organisation article on Association of Historical Studies "KORYVANTES"

The Association of Historical Studies "Koryvantes"  would like to thank the French company Armae, one of the largest worldwide companies supplying re-enactors, for extensive complimentary article on the activities and work of our Association.

The "ARMAE", based in Lyons, with over ten years experience in the field of equipment of historical re-enactment, promotes high quality copies of ancient Greek, Roman, Renaissance, Medieval weapons and equipment, under the technical guidance of archaeologists and historical consultants.

Hoplite Phalanx : Exercise and Training Manual , Association of Historical Studies KORYVANTES

The Association of Historical Studies KORYVANTES and their partner Stefanos Skarmintzos present the results of their research on the exersise & training of the Ancient Hoplite Phalanx. The research is based on Ancient Sources and on the six years of our experimental research and testing,  in Greece and abroad.

We do thank the University of Warsaw and the Museum "Gallo-Romain" of Lyon for their valuable assistance in the studies that led us to the writing of this training manual.

Association KORYVANTES - Exercise and Training Manual of the Ancient Greek Hoplite Phallanx by Spyros Bakas