Body — Guard
Protection evolved through feudal systems with knights and retainers, eventually leading to more organized units like the Medjay in Egypt and the Samurai in Japan.
Modern personal protection is categorized by the specific environment and type of threat it addresses: body guard
Notable examples include the Spartan Hippeis (300 elite soldiers), Alexander the Great’s Somatophylakes , and the Roman Praetorian Guard , who eventually wielded enough power to influence imperial succession. Protection evolved through feudal systems with knights and
In the 20th century, the rise of the U.S. Secret Service and private agencies like Pinkerton shifted the focus from pure muscle to systematic risk management. Key Roles and Specializations Alexander the Great’s Somatophylakes