Ancient Rome

Culture and History from 8th Century BC to the 4th Century AD.

Augustus

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/augustus 31st Jul 2021 - The Title of "Augustus" was assigned only to The Emperor of Rome (as a secondary name). The Title actually originated with the first Roman Emperor, Ga …

Diplomata

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/diplomata 31st Jul 2021 - More appropriately The "Military Diploma", was a form of Ancient Roman Military Award. They were very much different in some regards with how Certific …

''Roman Salute''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/roman-salute 31st Jul 2021 - Instantly recognized by people as the "official" hand salute of Germany's Nazi Political Party (and later it's Military), the so-called "German Salute …

Lictor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/lictor 31st Jul 2021 - An Ancient Title which was first devised in Rome’s Kingdom or Monarchy Period – The Lictor were Men tasked primarily with the protection o …

The ''Roman Square''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/roman-square 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen, The "Square" Formation is the most basic battlefield tactic used.It has been adapted and deployed many times throughout the Centuries …

Victory Ring

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/victory-ring 31st Jul 2021 - The establishment of "Victory Rings" were seen in The Republic Era. The practice was used among Roman Officers and were often given as Tokens for join …

Victory Cup

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/victory-cup 31st Jul 2021 - A longstanding Roman Military Tradition which went back to The Republic Era, the award of a "Victory Cup", was among the most attainable of awards for …

Crown of The Preserver

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/crown-of-the-preserver 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen with Roman Military Awards, the use of Crown Head Pieces were varied. The Crown of The Preserver was seen as a combat award issued to …

Gold Crown

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/gold-crown 31st Jul 2021 - Possibly in use as early as the 4th Century BC, The Roman Military Award of The "Gold Crown" was considered higher than all previous Crown Award Head …

Augurs

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/augurs 31st Jul 2021 - Religion was a central part of life on Ancient Rome. No religious ceremonies would occur without the participation of a Class of Priests known as The …

Roman Facial Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/facial-armor 31st Jul 2021 - As previously discussed, through Ancient Roman Military was an adaptive Force with regards to their weapons and tactics. Their deployment of Cavalry & …

Parazonium Sword

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/parazonium-sword 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen, Ancient Rome heavily borrowed and adapted much from Trade Partners and conquered enemies. This was especially true of it's Military. …