The Corinthian Helmet (Ancient Greece)

[@magnemerstrand2289]

I really like the "irl" footage of the helmet and the pictures used for reference, it is nice.

[@rekticsreposts2595]

i do too

[@pot8os]

first time?

[@jessej7111]

I agree!

[@jacobums4538]

I agree as well

[@Simplehistory]

Thanks for feedback we have some of these historical items and its a good way to show all the angles of the helmet :)

[@lucasjohnson1341]

I think a cool topic would be the Crusader Helmet.

[@mr.personairsoft6343]

Hi

[@hellriegel7837]

DEUS VULT

[@PerseusR51]

Yes

[@hellriegel7837]

Real Gunner WE WILL TAKE JERUSALEM

[@WHOstEist]

:D \[T]/

[@kitchengorilla5346]

Such a beautiful and iconic style of helmets. Keep up the amazing work!

[@quinnwaloch6502]

The Spartans know there helmet every well

[@ChrisKane-]

Who wore it better; The hoplite or Magneto? 😉

[@Simplehistory]

Boba Fett :)

[@ChrisKane-]

@@Simplehistory Damn, I forgot about Boba Fett! #Corinthian=Mandalorian

[@magnemerstrand2289]

@@Simplehistory And Jango : )

[@curraheewolf]

Magneto.

[@DerREALpatrich]

Damm simple history is such a man of culture.

[@TheArchemman]

This Helmet design is by far one of the most iconic. When I think of ancient Greece, the first thing that comes to mind is the Corinthian Helmet.

[@paulnash6944]

1:48 The dance floor normally. 2:02 The dance floor during the *Cha Cha Slide.*

[@titusjuventiuscelsus9758]

Nice

[@Celestial1000]

I think some degenerates are coming to scream floor gang!!!!

[@finhazel]

@@Celestial1000 ok ceiling gang

[@kefalonitis5698]

THIS IS.. a very accurate and informational KZbin video, good job.

[@maukka1545]

Other greek hoplites: *lacks in military training* *Meanwhile in Sparta*

[@misada7744]

THIS IS SPARTA!

[@sl06bhytmar]

I am sure the lack of military training is just a myth. Staying in formation while enemy charges? Yeah right, without training the formation would crumble.

[@indef4]

@@sl06bhytmar yeah I don't think any soldier would have lack of training in that time

[@RandomPerson-hd6wr]

@@sl06bhytmar yeah I was suspicious

[@lightninghawk5981]

Now I’m getting AC Odyssey flashbacks

[@johnnydepalma4982]

Going through my first playthrough now and when I saw this video I was like, 'ooooo, I know a misthios that wears one of those'.

[@mrshibouya3740]

Spartan soldier : my king we have betrayed .

[@shafinrahman2199]

Damn, as much as forgettable the game was it had the best and biggest open world I've seen

[@Wolvenworks]

**MALAKA INTENSIFIES**

[@doggoalliance7284]

i tried to help the Spartans it didn't work

[@IntrepidMilo]

Awesome video!

[@KeystoneRecce]

Absolutely amazing helmet of its time.

[@georgegrammatikos1191]

I'm from Greece and I have seen a lot of this helmets in museums . Also they sell in stores exact copies of them.

[@gregoryharrison6124]

This is always one of my favorite helmets

[@curraheewolf]

Awesome video! VERY informative!

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

A Letter from the Corinthians to Saint Paul: "Dude, enough with the letters. We get it. Please stop, our P.O. Box is beyond capacity."

[@Captain23rdGaming]

@Just Some Guy with a Mustache A Letter from Saint Paul to the Corinthians: "NEVER XD"

[@Celestial1000]

Where's your brother

[@blitzwaffe]

BY NO MEANS

[@martinangell1023]

I used to be an hoplite like you then I took an arrow to the eye and

[@SheriffJoe420]

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[@bobobsen]

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[@willykaranikolas2391]

I would like to add that the shape of the helmet was designed pretty much 100% for use in the Greek phalanx. Sight, hearing, and communication did not matter much in ancient Greek infantry because, theoretically, the phalanx had you facing only in a single direction, and you would be shoulder-to-shoulder with men throughout the entirity of the formation. The highly enclosed shape of the helmet was to protect all areas of your head from projectiles/spears which could poke over the row of shields. The aggressive sloping and weight of the Corinthian helmet would protect much of head from such a blow. The theory behind the Greek Phalanx is that the large shield, called a Hoplon, will guard your entire body (from your shins to your forehead). For this reason, Hoplite armor typically consisted of greaves (shin armor), a Hoplon (the famous shield), the helmet (for your head of course), and nothing more. This is why in most ancient Greek depictions of soldiers, they would have a shield, helmet, some greaves, but no arm/chest/thigh armor. In the movie 300, everybody is shirtless; although this seems ridiculous, the average Greek Hoplite would not have worn much on their cheat aside from a simple tunic (maybe a cuirass if he could afford one). Often, you will see an added lip of armor on the top of the helmet. This is to add extra protection to the top of the head, which often protruded slightly above your Greek hoplon (large brass/hide shield). For Greek cavalry and archers, the more common helmets would be the Attic, Phrygian, or Boeotian helmet. A quick Google image search will instantly tell you why these helmets would be more suited for horseback or other non-phalanx purposes. This is also where cuirasses and other forms of Greek body armor would be more common. Bronze and metalworking was extremely expensive in Ancient Greece, so citizens fought for the best marginal value: a huge shield and big helmet kept you safe, got the job done, and would often be passed down through generations. In the battle of Gaugamela... the CONSERVATIVE estimates suggest 40,000 Persians killed/wounded in exchange for 500 Greeks killed (most of whom from the Cavalry). Hoplites were perfect for low-cost, low-manpower, non-standardized citizen armies of Ancient Greece.

[@matthewklitzke2970]

I’ve been following this channel for a little while now, and going back looking at some of the old videos, I can’t believe how long ago they were! It feels like I watched them only yesterday!

[@arty2468]

Man i really love this channel and its content. Good job

[@williamweigt7632]

Simple History: “Do you think anyone will notice that we called all city-states undertrained”? Sparta: “What was that, now”?

[@Wolvenworks]

i thought that the spartans only trained hard because people kinda expected them to do so after their performance at Thermopylae

[@thawngmeryveithas8157]

Warlight They trained to the limit even before thermoplyae. They were essentially a militarized state.

[@robertford8476]

There is little evidence they spent more time training for war than other city states. They did spend more time exercising, hunting and brainwashing, but the available sources do not mention military drill or individual combat training.

[@bloodyranger1159]

I'm glad that someone finally made a video about one of my country's most significant thinks

[@blazerocker1734]

*things

[@johnat004]

Everytime I pop into the London museum it’s always there , always amazes me .

[@taloob493]

There's tons of medieval helmets that are really cool that you could do this with, The hounskull, the great helm, the sallet, the greathelm, etc etc.

[@bigv3192]

HEY! You forgot to mention the hair on top of the helmet was implemented so commanders could see which direction a unit was facing!

[@NotFlappy12]

That doesn't sound like a real fact. I'm not saying you made it up, but it sounds just like speculation.

[@bari4007]

LOL what about Roman centurions then?

[@arturoroldan4839]

That doesnt have any fucking sense. Just look at your soldiers helmets and find out where their eyes are facing lmao

[@antonisk.2165]

@@bari4007 centurion helmet crests were decorative and indicative of their rank, you could tell who was a centurion from far away just from his crest

[@bigv3192]

@@bari4007 Roman are not Greek or Corinth. Roman Century helmet may be influence by Corinth helmet. They intermingle and a intercourse with each other over in the time.

[@VesperLilly]

i've always loved the look of the Corinthian Helmet, the designer was most definitely quite the artist

[@louiswebtser]

I think a cool subject, that’s not talked about, is the Lakota Wars with the U.S Government

[@calbanar]

Really, REALLY enjoy this format, please keep it that way, it's great!

[@tommyscully9970]

This is an absolute marvel of a helmet it’s almost so distinct and beautiful that I want to buy a replica

[@kostadop]

Corinthian helmet, Corinthian column, 1000mods ... these greeks in Corinth are artists

[@thegreatcaeser6616]

There’s a helmet that looks similar in Skyrim, I will never sell it

[@mortache]

Which one?

[@budmeister]

That's a Roman helmet design. You are referring to the Imperial Helmet, are you?

[@milfluvchris794]

Monokuma no it’s not, there’s a different version of the imperial helm that was identical to the Corinthian helmet kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ3OZ3ame76DmLc

[@captainez4387]

mortaché de muerte its the Imperial Officer Helmet, pretty sure it’s only located in one place on the map

[@matthewchampion5483]

Actually I have a few of them, there’s always one at a Talos shrine but I’ve found others and concluded that they are just exceptionally rare

[@Jacobtambokikoy]

These helmets are totally badass looking

[@stelioskefalonitis2111]

Δεν βλέπω Έλληνες στα σχόλια και δεν μ'αρέσει. Που είστε; 🇬🇷 I don't see any Greeks at the comments and I don't like it. Where are you? 🇬🇧 😁 Great video as usual. Good job 👏

[@drgeorgek]

Εδώ!

[@costantinemf4207]

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[@theox008]

Ελλάδαρα!

[@OrthoKarter]

ναι

[@adyingchannel925]

The Pilos Helmet looks absolutely cool to my eyes

[@NemechekFan87]

Iconic helmet

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

*Ares, The God of War, wants to know your location*

[@bdmayhem1348]

Jesus christ ever since justin y started commenting on KZbin there's be gimmick accounts like this everywhere

[@arachnoslayer]

My how far this channel has gotten!

[@Ketamiinikaapo]

Last time i was this early i still had the kids. Kate please if you see this let me see the kids

[@konte641]

What did you do

[@sgtkillgore]

F for the kids

[@dingus3645]

F

[@timmy8837]

What happened Bud ?

[@darksteiner631]

big f

[@RJavierYepesDeV]

Great video! Quito-Ecuador 2020

[@bluerdoll3460]

I will make a correction, the helmet allowed perfect hearing becasue of it's design to not restricte the wearer, they had an open area for the ears so hearing was unaffected and seeing was not restricted, it's design even allows peripheral vision unlike most medivel knight helms(not all medievl helms tho) where you are not seeing though small holesyour eyes would be seeing right though those hole without seeeing much dark/blind areas, with this helm you are seeing almost exactly the same if you were not wearing it, unless your heads wacked up or the helm size dosen't work for ya look carefully at the helm and pause at this time here 1:22

[@ml8183]

This was one of best videos you erver made!

[@theblackprince1346]

A mini series on famous helmets, antiquity to modern would be great.

[@georgios_5342]

Great video, very informative! One thing to note, in 1:14 it should be called πανοπλία stressed in the i sound after the l.

[@donerriss1560]

"they were 18 to 20 years old." damn I always forget how young they were...

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Love this narrator!

[@anitanegi9422]

I love Simple History's content, quality and narration. The narrator charges my adrenaline

[@Reznight]

I like this guys speaking better than the other people who talk

[@The_Daily_Tomato]

If you can only have one piece of armor in combat, you pick the helmet. Take Note Hollywood.

[@diegog.4351]

woah. this animation gets better every time. thanks for this video.

[@MariaMMoore-gu6dr]

That brush on the top would be great for painting

[@captainopvious7498]

cringe comment racist sad life maria i hope you find your life purpose probably cleaning toilets

[@midnite890]

The first Corinthian helmet was my absolute favorite

[@rekticsreposts2595]

I like history and I even got an A+ on my history test I love history and this channel is like my teacher or assistant :)

[@animatinglegionnaire7223]

Gives me a good throwback about when I tried to make an ancient greek poster in school.

[@doflamingo3990]

Ah yes fine edition to my collection!

[@cannonf_odder3041]

Me: don’t say it. Don’t say it. Also me: MANDOLORIAN

[@Patrick-gs4gj]

Thx to the channel, to bring me through all the years in history class. 👌👌

[@dachariotb]

Ah yes the famous Corinthian helmet, I’ve been watching your videos for three years now, keep up the good work!

[@ΝικολαςΜουρατιδης-β1ο]

In every corner in the world Greece 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@HikmaHistory]

I'd love to see a video on why swords in certain Islamic societies were curved but in Europe they tended to be straight!

[@goggles6776]

I didn’t know about the history about all this! Thanks.

[@ostaruempire]

My favorite helmet of all time!

[@theangryshoeseller9275]

actual footage used in video makes me happy

[@BCage]

I wasn't expecting to see a real helmet good job :)

[@Captain23rdGaming]

Such a unique design that was ahead of it's time aswell as inspired many others 😄 Although it would be cool to hear about the Samurai helmets 😎👍

[@Kakashi19-69]

If Greece is united as a whole they would easily conquer the known world. Persia and Rome will easily be crushed with Alexander as example. This shows how strong the Democracy between greek cities / states - only united for the common enemy during the Persian invasion

[@thotarojoestar3045]

What does democracy have to do with this

[@Kakashi19-69]

@@thotarojoestar3045 each city / state has their own leadership / politics and wont unite with other greek states only until the Persian invasion

[@cannedcorn8536]

Is this your first video with non animated parts? Love your videos and the overall quality improves over almost every video

[@ath_greek]

Greeting from Greece!!!

[@thepuffin4050]

Is it just me, or is it refreshing to see any Greek city-state being looked at other than Athens or Sparta? I know why they are focused on, but there were so many other city-states that would be cool to hear about as well.

[@panzerivausfg4062]

Gosh darn...... I'm Greek but I didn't know how popular this helmet was!!! Thanks again Simple History!

[@averageguy1261]

That voice actor, iconic.

[@loistafekis7932]

Im greek i love your videos keep it up i love history

[@stormykeep9213]

"But with the blast shield down, I can't see a thing...How am I supposed to fight??"

[@yolakin8210]

One of the coolest helmets ever!

[@AlexNV75]

Great vid, was just watching similar content to add to my playlist

[@z.conlon]

Hi I like watching this channel because it's done the topic that I'm doing at school

[@arober9758]

Interesting informational story facts on Greek history!!!

[@FormulaVase-kp3dc]

Let's see more Ancient Greece videos.

[@jhonnymejia9702]

Really cool and fierce look for the helmet and the greek army in general

[@trefoli]

This channel educates me when school doesn't.

[@J1GS4W_13]

Love this show. I wish they would have a Simple History version of Game of Thrones History or Star Wars History. Man that would be badass. That would be awesome for people who are re-watching shows or movies who missed out on lore behind the stories.

[@mrshibouya3740]

Nice video . Can you make a video about Peloponnesian war or the battle of Salamis ?

[@ZetaEntity101]

Yo man I really like your channel and your videos

[@rbs1201]

Do a video on the Memphis belle

[@aidanlavin8211]

This is what inspired the Mandalorian T-shaped helmet design.

[@greatestofalltime854]

This was posted on my Bday (June 3rd)

[@belitabraci2718]

Love this video simple history keep up the great work👌🏼👏🏼.Just asking will you ever make a video on the serb volunteer guard during the Yugoslav war?

[@toni-nl5ki]

I love those helmet i draw it in my notebooks for school

[@albertbarese4170]

A modest yet efficient design. As they say, simplicity works best..

[@user-yc9kc3fp3k]

Me playing assassins creed odyssey: 👁👄👁

[@Hopeitsagood1]

Whoa. I didn't recognize this as Simple History until I saw the animation

[@danmoriarty6980]

Hey there Dan! I hope your day is good

[@trapple8550]

Simple history really loves their war scream tracks

[@phalanxproductions89]

Video matches my channel logo, sweet! Cool to hear more history behind it :)

[@xbroviper6833]

You should make a simple history video about how the suppressor was made

[@geesixnine]

The Boetian helmet is one of my favorite helmets

[@nickchapin12]

I’d love to see you make a video about The Troubles 1968 - 1998!

[@chappy2121]

You should do more stuff like this.

[@MGFBrasil]

Just a random VAI CORINTHIANS! comment passing through

[@j.raskou4928]

Hoplites date back to the wars between the Greek city-states in the 8th and 7th centuries BC. During the Greco-Persian Wars most hoplites wore a Corinthian-style bronze helm, and a cuirass of bronze or stiffened linen or canvas. They were armed with a short sword and an iron-tipped spear with a bronze counterbalance butt-spike. Hoplites were named, though, after the round hoplon shield they carried. The hoplon-and-spear combination required them to fight as a phalanx, a block of spearmen some eight ranks deep. When closed up, each man would find shelter behind the shield of his neighbour, creating a wall of bristling spear-points. While all hoplites were originally citizen-soldiers, full-time mercenaries took over and became the standard fighting unit of the Greek world. Later, under Phillip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great, the shield became smaller, while the spear developed into the five metre sarissa pike. Many armies adopted the phalanx of hoplites as a tactical unit because it was very successful in battle.

[@ardashiracoy5717]

Do the great helm next...also known as bucket helmets

[@arturoroldan4839]

One of the helmets you named in the end as thracian is technically a phyrgian helmet, called that way because of its phyrgian hat shape over the base of the helmet. And the other thracian is actually a thraco-attic helmet, it mixes the forehead decoration and cheekguards of the attic helmet and the base and metallic crest of the thracian one.

[@dimitrisg45]

I think that Thrace was older kingdom than phrygia