How Did Spartans Maintain Personal Hygiene? #shorts

We step into the shoes of a Greek Hoplite of the 5th century BC to see what it was like to prepare for war. We begin with a quick discussion of the socio-political status of warriors in ancient Greek history. Next we see what their weapons and armor were like and how these were equipped. This includes everything from their sandals to their greaves, their chest armor, helmets, shields, spears, and more. This includes a look at shield emblems such as the lambda of the Spartan army and the club of Heracles used by Thebes. Finally we look at various camp activities which helped prepare the men for battle. This included sparring, racing, and bathing. Stay tuned for more live history episodes on the history of ancient Greece.

CREDITS
Research = Chris Das Neves
Script = Chris Das Neves
Narration = Guy Michaels

A huge thanks to our reenactors!
David Anthony
Jean Contamine
Patrick Mulhair
Robin van der Linden (Enyalios)

#shorts #history #documentary

[tarkatantapir]

Using oil to separate dirt from the skin and then scraping it off is mechanically similar to taking a modern shower with tallowate soap. Minus the water, of course.

[Lyndonmaman]

"Why are you guys sitting around combing each others hair?"
"Uuuuhhh... Personal hygiene?"
"Oh. Fair enough. And why are you painting each other's toenails and gossiping about each other?"
"SPARTANS!!!! PHALANX FORMATION!!!"

[Krystalchan]

also another point on why a well groomed soilder was intimidating; they had the logistics to support that...

[napoleoncorneliusscipio]

What most people think Spartans are: 💀👹💥

What Spartans actually are: 💅✨

[Jungles_of_Lustria]

Mind you I wonder how common pimples were, with the use of so much oil on the skin 😂

[Vienna]

Modern historians: “They were oiling each other up after rough fighting and then taking turns grooming each other, they were very good friends”

[bosswizard]

Fucking awesome. Instant subscription. Keep em coming.

[d.esanchez]

I usually think that those intimidation tactics are somewhat dumb but that las shot was like fuk that im not beating that thing in combat. So yeah now it make sense.

[stonedtowel]

Until some dirty unwashed light horse archers basically crafted the perfect meta for awhile

[SamGrant-jmmz]

I was under the impression that the Spartans comb their hair before their death as part of a ritual to prepare for death. The Japanese actually did this on Okinawa or Iwo Jima.

[陈中意-zq]

Holding the spear like that will greatly reduce damage and be unbalanced

[Mr_Chode]

This is why you only use an overhand grip for throwing.

[TotesMAGoats]

They pegged each other before battle, too 😂

[michaelsanchez]

Yeah, these dudes still rule. Self care is dope man. A hot salt bath, with some cold tea, and Wu-tang 👐 let’s go.

[TheJusnic]

Sooo a bunch of lubed up half naked men with spears n shields running at you! Ya that'll deff win the psychological battle 😂

[michaelsanders]

I don’t think that’s why they were oiling each other up…

[-RONNIE]

I can see using olive oil when they didn't have a water source but using oil daily when you have access to water it's a little bit wasteful

[sussy_]

with those stark white tunics it would be easy to see who had a case of the brownies 😭

[stephenqueen]

oiling each other up and combing each others hair, yes, definitely a cleaning ritual and nothing more

[zulazhar]

The ancient spartans never beating the homoerotic allegations fr 😂