Greek Hoplite Presentation at Ellis Library 10-10-2016
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- This was a Greek Hoplite demonstration I presented for the University of Missouri at Ellis Library on 10-10-2016 for a program called "Life and Letters in the Ancient Mediterranean."
*please note, no bows were damaged, exploded, or broken during this lecture. These bows are used for theatrical purposes only during lecture to juxtapose the weapons of the Greeks from their Asiatic opponents. The bow has been "dry fired" in every presentation for years and still functions perfectly. I am not an archer and this is not meant to be an archery clinic or teach proper archery etiquette. The audible "twang" from the bow is for audience spectacle. Furthermore, the ancient sources claim 400 meters as the range of Persian archers. it is recognized that these sources may have been exaggerated as numbers often are in ancient sources (i.e. Xerxes having a million man army, arrows that would blot out the sun, drinking a river dry, etc.)
www.thehoplites.com - Sport
This is the way history should be taught. Living history...nothing is better.
I'd rather take my daughter to this than drag story time
Sure thing
you american will never able , like all , to study these cultures , because you miss the language and the culture himself , go back to study civil war , not those shit (video).
I can only agree! I consider myself a historian and yet I still learned a few things I wasnt aware of before.
1st day: Me puts on grandfathers Algemeine SS uniform
Part of every Greek Hoplites’ battle rations: Protein Powder
they did eat a lot of oatmeal actually lol
Gotta stay swole to defend dat city state from overly ambitious Persian Chads.
As said Homer:
"... they ate meat, food of warriors"
Or just eat american meat. That's why the Yankees are so swoll, it's all tne growth hormons in the meat.
that's more like steroids
this guy could be a boxer, MMA fighter, bodyguard, but he chose history. bravo
Actually, I was a police officer, Japanese karate fighter/instructor, and competitive bodybuilder. But also have two teaching degrees and have been fascinated with history since I was a probably around 8. I'm happy you enjoyed the videos!
@@gamalcastile your a badass thanks for explaining my ancient greek culture
@@kostageorgiou3741 you're welcome!
I love the fact that he is using the Hellenic names. As a Hellene I appreciate that and I applaud this. Εύγε!
Thank you! Honestly, that is the most self conscious part of my lectures is pronouncing the Greek names correctly as I've only studied a little of ancient Greek language. Truly some of the most fascinating history in my opinion!
@Warlord thank you my friend and appreciate the comment!
Gamal Castile awesome vid, you were spot on! From a Greek American Η ΤΑΝ Η ΕΠΙ ΤΑΣ!
γραικος εισαι οχι ελλην παρα εισαι μαυρος
@@nikiforosa2675
After the Trojan war,Achilles' son Neoptolemus was settled in the region we call today Epirus . The name of the region that time was Graecia (Γραικία) . First colonies in Southern Italy (Magna Graecia that time) were established by inhabitants of this part of Greece. Centuries later,when Romans expanded to south Italy they met the GREEKS!
I can imagine your shock... So, it is the same thing: We call ourselves Hellenes,the westerns call us Greeks because of the Romans ,the Asians call us Yunan,because the first Greeks the Asians encountered were in Ionia (ΙΩΝΙΑ-Yunan) . They all mean the exact same thing. You should open a book before you expose yourself in public as uneducated . Also, many ancient Greeks were a little more dark skinned than usual ,Κλείτος ο Μέλας (Cleitus the Black) ,one of Alexander's the Great hypaspists was one named after his dark skinned color.
Absolutely brilliant. You look like an absolute beast in full arms and armor.
It's hard to contend with a fully armored Greek hoplite phalanx, which is why they dominated the battlefields of the Mediterranean and Near East for hundreds of years.
@@gamalcastile have you visited hellas? they again fight persians at the borders xD also you only like ancient hellas? you dont like byzantine empire? that greek fire is what made them last for like 1500 years amazing
beast hunting for steroids to feed his beasty body and brain
@@sup494 Cringe and bluepilled
@@TartarusPyro xd
The entire time he’s wearing the cloak I’m expecting him to be just an average dude. As soon as that cloak comes off this man transforms into god damn Hercules.
Robert Curry did you not see his arms?!
Robert..... You need glasses.
It literally zoomed in on his quads
FAX
hes a greek so.... Heracles
Hello my friend. You must become a Greek citizen. You know much more things, than a lot of nowadays Greeks, for our Ancient Greek civilization.
That's an incredible compliment and a fantastic idea my friend!
@@gamalcastile However the way you dry shot that bow made me cringe a bit
I've dry fired it 100 times. It functions precisely the same as it did on day one. It's meant for theatrical purposes only to give a visual as to what the hoplites faced against Persian archery. The twang of the bow lends an audible effect to drive home the scene of thousands of Persian archers releasing volleys of arrows.
@@gamalcastile Well that's one hell of a sturdy bow
Interesting presentation, but I'm pretty sure armour did not weigh 40 pounds for the torso. No chance that's true; both economically and practically, it doesn't make sense. I've seen sources for a bronze cuirass in that time period that weighs on 6 POUNDS.
Good to see Joe Rogan found something he enjoys other than DMT
jamie, pull up greek history facts
I got some elk, you want some?
- Jamie, who were the Perioikoi?
- What?
- WHO WERE THE PERIOIKOI?!?
why Hollywood does not use the knowledge of this man instead of doing bad movies with inacurate armors and shields ?
Thank you for that great compliment!
@@gamalcastile you deserve it. the linothorax you wear is amazing
Hollywood's concerns are financial NOT realism or accuracy. Nowadays, Hollywood doesn't even care about fan concerns over accuracy in fictional canon let alone historical accuracy.
@@jamesaron1967 amen to that!
because teaching people does not make them more money there is simply no economic interest actually the other way use the coolest looking armour possible
When you have to defend Thermopylae’s choking point, but you have to meal prep for your powerlifting meet at 8
9:47
Left: The guy she tells you not to worry about
right: You
My man wearing his helmet sideways staring at the enemy with one eye only...
hello darkness my old friend ......... xD hahahahahahahaha
Lets see how he put on the armor
* camera roams around the room*
- And thats how they put on their armor.
Imagine how intimidating it would be to have thousands of soldiers looking like that lined up against you and all you got is a straw shield...
Everyone would run, unless you were Julius caesar
@@Hiroheim Julius Caesar would NEVER bring straw shield to phalanx combat, lol.
Persians had great light and heavy noble cavalry, also infantry fighting in their own native styles from their satrapies and the 10,000 immortals that made up the backbone of the persian army in addition to these lightly armed levy infantry with strawshields, the persians liked to increase their numbers and manpower by unprofessional troops, they still had very high quality units how else could they conquere that empire
@@velorn8927 good point
No one looked like this.
Intimidation: 10/10
Historical Accuracy: 9/10
Banter: 10/10
Dry-Firing a bow: 0/10
Camera Operator: -50/10
I was sitting all amped up...
"Dont do it, dont do it...." *Dry fires* "Son of a bitch."
Looking at the state of that string I suspect he does this often, it's gonna be a laugh the day it finally snaps.
Read the description he talks about dry firing it
Thank god im not the only one that felt the pain of this bow lmao
Not really a bow. More like a replica. Also, not really firing, as not drawing fully.
Not defending though. Just saying. Obviously not an archery enthusiast.
Outstanding presentation and probably the best hoplite panoply recreation I've ever seen. I wish Hollywood would create a movie with a panoply identical to yours
I'm Greek and extremely proud of my heritage, thank you for doing this part justice.
You are very welcome! I'm actually ethnically Egyptian, but love Greek history, which is very intertwined with Egypt. I would also love to see Hollywood make an historically accurate movie portraying the Persian war period with Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis or Plateaa (Mikale is too little known to probably make a movie over) or even other Geeek battles like the Battle of Champions or further back into more mythological stories done with a realistic view and not like the more recent Greek myth movies popular about 10 years ago. Steven Pressfield's book "Gates of Fire" would make a tremendous movie. I'd also gladly be in one!
@@gamalcastile Im also Egyptian , Great job!
@@kar1m296 ezayak!
@@gamalcastile ana kwayes! enta 3mal eh
@@kar1m296 glad to know you!
Get this man Greek citizenship. Άριστος!
Can we just appreciate how cool that teacher is for not just teaching and reading from the textbooks but showing the history of armour and weapons to the adults while he is teaching and making funny jokes.
I appreciate 😌
As a Greek I want to thank you for your presentation! everything i learned in school years ago i hear it in english from you!☺
Mister Castile, I'm impressed, very impressed. Live history, best history.
The Ommnisiah approves!
Live history most expensive history.
The best way to make things interesting: discount Vin Diesel.
Vin Petrol
@@lephantomchickn3676 wow
Bargain Bin Diesel
Bargain!!! that was the word I could not remember, thanks¡¡
@@Makaan discount is moar funny
My kid is super interested in ancient civilizations and specifically Greek. It's people like you that make history come alive for the rest of us and I for one appreciate your knowledge and dedication to doing this. Thank you for educating us in a fun and interesting way. Glad I ran into your video.
I'm always amazed at how large the Greek Hoplite shield was. Never gets old learning about this stuff. Great demo.
Maybe that's where the idea of patio tables came from. The original ones were probably old shields with legs.
Why did youtube wait 2 fucking years before recommending this to me... This was fantastic man, It is very well explained and you look amazing donning the armor and weapons.
Yeah 100% agree man, ancient historical warriors are awesome. Also, big fan of your Raziel, say hi to Kain for me.
As an avid archer myself, my heart sank every time he dry fired that bow. That's rule #1 for what you should never, ever do with any bow. It's a fantastically efficient way to destroy your equipment.
I’m a huge fan of the Ancient Greece history. My favorite time period is from the Punic wars all the way to the fall of the Roman Empire. This was a really interesting video thanks.
My favorite timeline to study is 1500BC-1699AD.
It's quite wide so I just concentrate in the Middle Ages to the Renaissance really, but I do know a lot about the ancient Greeks, and Romans.
The best of this video is at end. See an old man learn And ask about things that he didn’ t know is the best learn of all this . Bless you all Guys .
This was without a doubt the most informative video I have seen on this subject. The amount of details on the armor and weapons is amazing.
*Now you are watching the video named: What if Vin Diesel existed in ancient times*
He was indeed.
At last, i see someone wearing the exact armour and using the same weapons as the Greeks in 5th and 4th century B.C.
Very impressive.
By the way, that hat you have is identical with the hats they were wearing during hunting the warm summer days.
Thank you! We took great care to replicate everything as best we could. The greaves and helmets are still not what we would like to represent historically accurate real armor, but they're the best we can do at the moment. The petasos sun hat you mentioned is actually a prop hat used in the movie Alexander.
Oplon -shield
Xifos-sword
Dori-spear
Perikefalea-full head helmet
Thorakas-chest armor
Perikniminda-leg armor
Oplitis-heavy armored soldier who carries the shield(oplon)
Peltastis-light weight soldier
Toxovolos-bowman
Sfendonistis- sling shooter
Ippeas-horse rider
@@kioftor Το όπλον ήταν η δεύτερη, μετά την οκτώσχημη, ασπίδα που μπορούσε να χρησιμοποιηθεί επιθετικά, όχι όμως από τον πρώτο μόνο ζυγό των οπλιτών, αλλά από το σύνολο των ανδρών που συγκροτούσαν τη φάλαγγα. Το σχήμα της ήταν κυκλικό και κοίλο, συνδυάζοντας την προστασία με την αντοχή και την χρηστικότητα.
@@kioftor Το "όπλον" στην αρχαία ελληνική γλώσσα ήταν η κυκλική ασπίδα που χρησιμοποιούσαν οι οπλίτες, δηλαδή οι στρατιώτες που έρχονταν αντιμέτωποι με τον εχθρό σώμα με σώμα και πεζοί.[1][2]
@@kioftor Probably from the primary word ἕπω (hépō, “I am busy”), unrelated to ἕπομαι (hépomai, “I follow”).
PronunciationEdit
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IPA(key): /hó.plon/ → /ˈo.plon/ → /ˈo.plon/
NounEdit
ὅπλον • (hóplon) n (genitive ὅπλου); second declension
tool, instrument
(often in the plural) a ship's tackle, rope
(often in the plural) instruments of war: arms, armour, weapon
specifically the large shield carried by hoplites
Love that armor and clothing, it really helps visualize the way people fought back in those days, I wish I had lectures like that! Really appreciate all the effort and the correct pronunciation of the Greek names, as a Greek I approve!
Excellent demonstration! I wish we would be taught history like this, here in Greece. Congratulations and keep up the good work!
Amazing interactive presentation. I would have loved to be in this class!
This is awesome. I love people who are keeping history alive like this! Thanks.
Now that is outstanding!!Congratulations for your precise work!!Never seen anything like this before,seems like time traveling...Greetings from ΕΛΛΑΣ!
Hello from the U.K mate really enjoy your teaching method and accuracy of knowledge really great stuff. The fact that you visually show what you mean and get people involved as you teach resonates more than a simple lecture especially for people like me that are visual learners. Thank you and please keep up the good work and stay safe.
An excellent presentation on the topic - this is what I call a 3D presentation.
This video has been more entertaining and informative than the entire Greek exhibit at the Chicago Field Museum. I'm a huge fan of the book Gates of Fire so this was super awesome to see what the Spartiataes would have used during combat.
I think it's cool to see this incredibly shredded dude give such a great presentation, and be so passionate about something most people would consider nerdy or uncool or whatever. Breaking down those social norms, and I love it.
I nearly got sick at him dry-shooting the bow
Edit: I just want to make it clear that I find the presentation as a whole excellent. Not trying to excessively nit pick someone who clearly cares a lot about history and educating the public about it. I just wanted to express a strong reaction I had and leave a little easter egg for my fellow archery fans.
I'm sure it did. i cut my teeth on Mr Bill Bear, but Mr Castile should be forgiven that little slip up. Since he's doing such a great job.
He can break a bow like that!
FUCK I KNOW
Lol archery weebs.
its just for the show that bow is not being used.
This youngman teaches history in such a fun way! I hope this interest and inspires people even more to look up some cool history :)
Perfect representation of my land's ancient army tactical.So true,so detailed and professional,well done sir👍👍👍👌👌👌
I got here thanks to the books of Christian Cameron (Long War series) which chronicles the Greek-Persian wars. This presentation (and the two 1 hour+ long presentations on your page) really provide an excellent visual aid to what Cameron writes about. He's also a re-enactor of the time-period, knows all the weapons/armor etc. It would be nice if you guys could do something together in some way. In any case, very interesting stuff. Thanks for posting these online.
I love ancient history and its nice to see someone bringing that history to life. I'm currently reading Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War and this video really helped contextualize the situation for the average hoplite on the battlefield. Helping to mentally visualize what battles would have looked like between men, not just armies.
I knew all of this info before watching and still watched the whole thing, fantastic presentation.
this is really great, this thing is 100x alot better than anthing that shows up on history channel nowadays.
Great presentation, gives you a realistic image of the actual equipment of some of the best warriors of the ancient world.
Looks absolutely amazing when in full armour!
would have loved to see the whole presentation. the editing in this one seems a bit all over the place.
I think the videographer became too interested in the lecture as opposed to filming....
Okay i thnk this is best Greek Hoplite demonstration I ever saw.
Excellent job! I'm a professor of Classics in Brazil and greatly enjoyed your presentation. I'll recommend the video to my students. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! I hope your students enjoy it!
My brother was in a Brazilian movie in 2008 called Encarnação do Demônio. He played the young Zé do Caixão.
great, an example in presentation in many aspects. Also good research. Bravo!
Great presentation: gives some idea, of the power of the famous, Greek Hoplite: formidable Warriors!!!
This is just superb. As a student of the subject I have sat through many lectures from published academics and ancient historians, yet I learned so many new things from this simple but highly enlightening presentation. There was something almost chilling about watching you demonstrate the actual weapons and combat methods. It really brought home to me the absolute raw brutality of ancient warfare. I also agree with that gentleman in what he said at 10.30 - as soon as you put the helmet on I got a shiver of fear, imagining what it must have been like to face that on a battlefield. Bravo sir. Bravo. Please continue to upload more of these videos.
Great presentation! As a Greek myself, I am very happy for the excellent way in which the facts were shown in this amazing example of living history! I've read that the Spartans (Λακαιδεμόνιοι) would also shake their heads left to right, so that the horsehair on top of the helmet would shake, causing fear and awe to the enemy. The phrase "πάλλω την κάρα" means shake the had, and the word "παλλικάρι" literally means "the one who shakes the head". This word has survived into modern Greek, and it means "lad". I've read about it, and it sounds believable to me. I guess that a few hundred of these Corinthian helmets shaking the horsehair plumes left to right should be a rather scary sight. Keep up the good work!
It's even mentioned in the Iliad how Astyanax, the son of Hector, recoiled from his father's crested head, “So saying, glorious Hector stretched out his arms to his boy, but back into the bosom of his fair-girdled nurse shrank the child crying, affrighted at the aspect of his dear father, and seized with dread of the bronze and the crest of horse-hair, [470] as he marked it waving dreadfully from the topmost helm. Aloud then laughed his dear father and queenly mother; and forthwith glorious Hector took the helm from his head and laid it all-gleaming upon the ground."
@@gamalcastile Thank you. I was unaware of that! :)
Well done my friend! Thank you for honoring Greece. You have my gratitude!
Thank you for sharing, absolutely brilliant.
I just came for the thumbnail first because I wanted to see the details of the armor but then I was captivated by your presentation! Dudes really got some skill to keep people interested in what he is telling. Wish there would be a full version of that
I have two full version up on my channel if you've got some spare time to kill! Glad you liked it!
@@gamalcastile I will definetly check it out
I know this video is a few years old now, but I would love nothing more than to teach my middle and high school classes like this. Living history is an amazing way of captivating audiences and holding their attention. Problem is, I have no permission from my administration to do it, so my hands are tied.
I have a couple full length videos you are welcome to use. Check out my channel.
This man has to be a Greek Soldier who might've travelled through time to educate present-day citizens.
2:50 "yes mam?"
-why is a historian so buffed?
In the words of Plato himself: “In order for man to succeed in life, God provided him with two means, education and physical activity. Not separately, one for the soul and the other for the body, but for the two together. With these two means, man can attain perfection.”
Strength of arguments, argument of strenght
Fantastic accurate display and very educational, this ignites people's interest in history.
From a greek guy a big thanks to you man! That was a great presentation. The greek state should contact you.
My goodness, how refreshing to hear someone call it an aspis and not a hoplon.
Reminds me of a younger, bigger Christian Cameron (the author, not the actor).
Absolutely the thickest greek hoplite demonstration i've ever seen( this is the first one i ever saw )
This is really amazing. Love the detail on all the replica gear.
congratulation to this man he knows absolutely everything from ancient Greeks, from a Greek. Hollywood needs this kind of men to make accurate movies
This is fantastic. I recommend the books by Christian Cameron, The Killer of men. It tells the story of Arimnestos of Plataea a truly remarkable real life Greek hero. It also details the naval battle of Salamis, which changed European history.
Best wishes from the U.K.
All his books from the Hellenic period are amazing, truly an excellent writer and historian!
That Octopus shield looks dope!
edit: for insufficient praise: Dude you look awesome and this was a really great demonstration.
This guy is a great story teller, fucking hell.
Should send this guy on a tour around every corner of the world to tell these stories and show the gear etc used back then.
This is a great way to teach history and more importantly get people to care and show interest in our past. Seeing armour, how big and often colourful it was up close and how deadly the weapons of war they carried will only sate people's appetite for more .
I salute this guy for doing a great job.
🇬🇧🇺🇲👍
Thank you! Please check out my full length lectures on my channel! If you liked this clip, you should really appreciate those!
He could tank the whole Persian army lol
Have you seen Iranian wrestlers dude...
@@jalalkphilosophy tell them to come and get it
@@jalalkphilosophy Have you seen anyone from Denmark or Sweden? lol
@@Williaem00 All they are good for is lifting things off the ground, not wrestling
I take the joke 🤣
This was really cool, id love to see a presentation like this
excellent craftsmanship and presentation !
Oh my gawd that's Beautiful all together!! WONDERFUL job
May God bless you and your family Sir!
Please state which god. Apollo...Zeus...Ares?
I favour Dionysus and Eros.
This is amazing! Most ripped historian I ever saw💪
This was a lovely presentation. I'm happy that you posted this
I applaud you, sir ! Perfectly done. Interesting and my attention didn't break for a second.
More !
His musculature looks like the maxed out muscles in Skyrim character creation, also with this armor he looks like an imperial.
I cringed at the "convert the meters for me " and screamed stoppp at the dry firing of the bow
Excellent presentation!
Fantastic speaker and incredible subject knowledge!
If I was a Persian soldier and I saw that dude coming at me I’d just retire right there 😂
Well that what not happened if you read history carefully.
On behalf of all Greeks
Thank you for your work!
Thank you sir for the living history you've provided
This is awesome, wish there was more of this kind of thing in our communities. Keep up the great work
10:12 i would not want to meet that beast in battle. Absolute unit
@Ken Penalosa Doubt it's steroids. He's an officer. They get to use gyms for free.
Actualy this is exactly the guy you would want to meet in battle. He is slow with low endurance, he looks cool, but he would not be very effective.
@@kioftor The mans a cop. I'm sure he's quite effective
@@thepreacher7399 Have ever seen those fat ass 150kg american cops? Yeah, that is about how much weight your statement lacks.
@@thepreacher7399 Do you remember Bradd Pit in the movie "Troy" that is a perfect example of what ancient warrior body types were. Do you remember that special special sport called Marathon? The guy that first did it run 42km back home to announce the victory, and all this after fighting in the battle and in full body armor. Ancient warriors, no matter the heritage were very athletic, muscle consumes more energy to move, thats why he would be innefective.
Nice man, I did this for the highschool in my town with my scandinavian heritage
Well educated and very well presented, especially in the pronunciation of items and places. A credit to you my friend.
So you are one of the brutes in Assassins Creed Odyssey that are so tough to take down. I try to imagine you armed like this on the frontlines and I have to face you in compact line. Absolutely horrifying.
This presentation kinda stirs the warrior blood in me.
The universities is very cool invite the guy for ancient lecture like this
Man, what a presentation! thanks so much for uploading this
So, a leg 11-Bravo, 480 BC. Great presentation!
seeing him dry fire that bow hurt my soul
I've dry fired it 100 times, it's as good as the first day. The dry firing is purely for theatrical show for the audience. This is not intended to be an archery seminar, nor is archery etiquette involved. The bow is purely used to juxtapose the weaponry of the Greek heavy infantry with Persian and Scythian bowmen. Its one second out of a 90 minute lecture.
@@gamalcastile - It's still bad practice. Like trigger discipline (or the lack there of) in movies. Now, doing such lecture is pretty great, so gradually breaking your own bow might be worth it.
@@peterbaan9671 I've got spares and when working an audience, you have to provide some "drama", so the twang of the bow, believe it or not, gets people to gasp and imagine the onslaught of arrows. You can see audience reaction. I do a few more things like that and have several canned phrases and things that I've learned get positive reactions and draw the audience further in. It's the coolest job you could have truthfully.
@@gamalcastile - Look, I'm not questioning your methodology :) I think it's great to show people these stuff. And also, you can't actually loose an arrow in that context, that would be really dangerous. However I do think that the criticism is fair here. On the other hand, some bad practices may be necessary to show such things for a relatively big audience.
Once I got to a "firearm caressing" event, where people could touch and manipulate unloaded and deactivated firearms. Nobody told them that they should't point those towards other people, so it was bad practice, but gave people experience with those phisical objects and it was still great.
So I don't think you should get worked up or discouraged by people pointing out bad practice. They usually don't do it out of malice.
Keep up the good work! :)
@@peterbaan9671 dude get outta here with that bs. This dude is legit and your just nitpicking . Him>you
It's awesome to see someone genuinely interested and passionate about something they love. Jealous. Great job man.
Somehow stumbled across this. Fantastic presentation and the gear looked amazing!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
This is exactly how I would imagine a spartan or Greek hoplite would look like
This one surely spended lot of time in gymnasion ;)
Thank you! Your job is outstanding! People should hire you as a consultant for films and series. Only hope if they do, they pay you well and actually hear you!
That would be amazing...or to host an ancient history show on History channel!