I had a look at your website with a lot of interest. It drew my attention in the way it was dedicated to the Spartans of Thermopylae. As my interest is in ancient Greek and Roman Military History, films on the ancient world, and ancient warfare, the 1962 film The 300 Spartans is one of my favourite films of all time. The Australian premiere of 300 is in early April and I will be seeing it when its released in that week. It will be interesting to see how it will perform in Australia compared to other countries like America.
Cheers,
A. Jurko - Australia
3/25/07
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Hello John,
I just discovered your website and wanted to let you know I think it's wonderful.
Thank you,
G. Beltsios - USA
3/21/07
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Hi John,
I have just stumbled upon your website, fantastic!
The 300 spartans is my no. 1 film and I watch it 3-4 times a year.
Great site and keep up the good work!
Regards,
S. Burge - UK
3/20/07
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John:
What a great website; continue the good work!!
Sincerely,
M. Gimbar - USA
3/19/07
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Hi John,
My dad took me to see the Richard Egan film version when I was eight years old and I know my dad would've loved to have seen this new version.
Your site is good to see...
Yours, Sincerely
C. Weeks...London, England
3/12/07
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John:
Glad to have found your site!!!
It makes me proud to find another loyal and proud Greek!
Best Regards,
G. Konstantopoulos - Canada
3/11/07
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Hello John,
Great site!
Thank you,
F. Sestokas - USA
3/11/07
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Hi John,
Just saying I like your site. After I saw the new movie 300 I wanted to check some stuff out and you have some interesting things on your site. I think the new movie is the best movie i ever seen.
R. Huntley - USA
3/10/07
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Hello John,
I really like your site! I've often read Plutarch's and Xenophon's books on Sparta and I used to have a copy of Herodotus from when I read it as school. I look forward to seeing the movie when it comes out in England.
Yours,
J. Taylor - UK
3/10/07
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Hi John,
I want to thank you for this website as The 300 Spartans has been one of my favorite movies when I was a kid.
Thank you,
J. Angelopoulos - USA
3/7/07
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Hi John,
You've done a fine job with the web site as well as done a service to all mankind by bringing this story more to the forefront of the minds of men. All men, young and old should know of this battle.
Thank you,
C. Stovall - USA
3/6/07
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Hi John,
The helmet looks great.
Many thanks,
J. Garcia - USA
3/2/07
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Hi John,
I visited your site today and you have done a great job. I know how much work is involved in producing a quality site.
May I also congratulate you on your web site, which I found most enjoyable and will return to again.
Many thanks,
J. Thomas - United Kingdom
2/24/07
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Hey John,
I just wanted to thank you again on behalf of the Hoplites of Athena for turning our dreams into reality!
Thanks again,
M. Piscitello - USA
2/13/07
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Your website is a very helpful resource!! Please keep up the great work!!
Thanks!!
J. Singleton - USA
2/3/07
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Hi John,
Great website !! Once again I wish you
all the best --
Your website is great! Congratulations
and a huge BRAVO.
Take care,
E. Galeas - Canada
1/29/07
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What a great webpage on the 300! I look
forward to the film and the expansion of your site.
Regards,
W. Williamson - Australia
1/28/07
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John,
Thanks.
Great stuff / cool sight. I am very happy to see it all as I think about them a
lot. I have a few specials saved on Tivo and rewatch. I am reading another book
on the topic.
Great job!
M. Litchfield - USA
1/12/07
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NOT A QUESTION, BUT A COMMENT. THE BEST IDEA FOR AN E-BAY STORE I HAVE EVER SEEN! I HAVE STUDIED ANCIENT GREECE FOR MANY YEARS, SPECIALIZING IN THE SPARTAN CULTURE. IT IS VERY EXCITING THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN THIS FORUM TO DISPLAY SUCH GREAT ITEMS. I WILL BE PURCHASING SOME VERY SOON AND I URGE YOU TO ADD AS MANY ITEMS AS POSSIBLE AS THE ANTICIPATION FOR THE MOVIE 300 GROWS AND GROWS.
THANKS AGAIN!!
J. MAKI - USA
1/9/07
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Thanks for all your efforts on this great site as a Spartan buff it is truly appreciated.
Thanks for the prompt shipment. Very refreshing after so many hassles shopping online. I am very satisfied with the helmet. Top shelf quality.
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
W. Fiorillo - USA
12/2/06
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HELLO JOHN,
I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE NEW WEBSITE IS REALLY NICE WITH GREAT PICTURES. I AM FROM THE USA AND WE TO HAVE A GREAT BATTLE CALLED THE ALAMO IN TEXAS WHICH ALMOST PARALLELS THAT OF THE SPARTAN HEROES OF THERMOPYLAE.
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK,
J. JOHNSON - USA
11/20/06
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Hi John,
No questions, just a comment. A very cool site, man. Very cool. I had no idea one of my favorite movies of all time was so revered and I might add as it should be. Talk about a seminal moment in the history and survival of western civilization. That had to be it. A definite "clash of civilizations"! I spent about two hours on your website last night. It's awesome! Love the combination of history, media and pop culture.
Saw the trailer to the "300" this past weekend and was blown away. Googled and found a link to your website. Keep up the good work.
J.B. Young - USA
11/1/2006
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Dear John,
It is my first time that I have linked in your website. Congratulations. I wish
I could find more Greeks like yourself but unfortunately - I am afraid - there
are not too many left.
Next to Homer's Iliad & Odyssey, Steven's "Gates of Fire" is my
most favorite book. A book with which I feel all Greek parents should use to
"educate" and "probe" their kids into the real Greek world
& their one and only true legacy. I heard rumors about "Gates..."
becoming a movie but no earlier than 2008. In
the meantime I have also heard the Frank Miller's "300"
will also become a movie. Do you trust this effort as a proper source of
telling the story of those Immortals? I am afraid it is going to be another
typical Hollywood movie with no respect to
the real history (I have read somewhere parts of the script where - for Zeus
sake - close to King Leonidas some other names of the "protagonists"
are such names as "Stavros!!!!!", "Stelios!!!!!"..). What a
same and what a pity. Anyway,...
Keep up the work and I wish you all the best for the future.
K.
Ziogas - Greece
7/7/06
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Hello John,
I actually just happened upon your site while searching for information on hoplite history. I just recently gained an interest in this time period after going to a rennaisance festival in Murfreesboro, Tn. I have always had a fascination with all types of ancient civilizations and there conflicts in general. The further back the better.
I purchased a Trojan helmet at the festival (similar to the one Brad Pitt wore in Troy) and also have a Corinthian helmet without crest. The one I purchased from you will probably be worn by me at next years ren fair. I am also trying to find a hoplite uniform (just the actual cloth part that is worn under the armour, not the armour). The Murfreesboro ren fairs are held in May so it is too hot for armour.
I am currently doing more research on the era and am having a fun time with the journey. I actually enjoy research when I do it at my own pace.
Thanks once again for the delivery information John.
Have a good day,
G. Thomas - USA
6/13/2006
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Greetings John!
This is Polydeykis from the Hellenic epic/heavy/metal band SACRED BLOOD. I saw your website and I really liked it a lot! It is very good that Hellenes outside Greek keep the our history alive!
I am writing in English as I don't know who will read this e mail, or else I would have written in Greek anyway.. I play guitar and piano in SACRED BLOOD (www.sacred-blood.com), and we are releasing a CD about the Battle of Thermopylae in June.
In any case, I would like to congratulate you about your fantastic website!
Strength and honor,
Polydeykis - Greece
4/23/06
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Hi John,
Thanks so much for your very prompt and informative reply! Good to hear that there is just some re-vamping being done and that you will be back. As you did mention in one of your descriptives, there really is no other website devoted the way yours seems to be that historical event. That is such a shame given the very significant impact that Thermopylae had on the history of Western Civilization.
Thanks,
D. DeFeo - USA
4/16/2006
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Hello John,
I am a Greek from Germany and I found your site today from the Greek site (http://clubs.pathfinder.gr/hoplites). Great site, great pics, congratulations.
Greetings,
S. Anastasiadis - Germany
3/3/06
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Dear Mr. Trikeriotis:
I apologize for not knowing protocol for ebay. You have been nothing less than professional with my purchase requests. I will reciprocate appropriately. Thank you so much for everything.
Very Respectfully,
J. Gant - USA
3/1/06
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Hello Mr. Trikeriotis:
Just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoy your website on Thermopylae and the Spartans. I, too, am a HUGE FAN and try to read and study all I can of them. I'm really looking forward to the new "300" movie in 2007..........it will be fantastic I'm sure. I waited 40-yrs. to get a copy of the original " 300 Spartans" movie on DVD so I can wait for this.