Ancient Rome

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

Tabularium

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tabularium 31st Jul 2021 - The Tabularium was the Official Records ''Office'' of Ancient Rome, dating to the very beginnings of The Imperial Era. It was constructed in 78 BC. Th …

Cornicen

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cornicen 31st Jul 2021 - These were junior-grade officers of The Roman Army. Their main function was to call commands and to send salutes to and between officers in the field …

Imaginifer

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/imaginifer 31st Jul 2021 - A Roman soldier similar to a Signifer. His position was to carry the image of The Emperor into battle. The Imperial Period (during which the "cult" of …

Signifer

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/signifer 31st Jul 2021 - This was the Standard Bearer of The Roman Army. Seen through The Republican and Imperial Periods, The Standard - of Signum, was carried in front of a …

Pollice Verso

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/pollice-verso 31st Jul 2021 - The gesture which has come to be known as ''Pollice Verso'' is linked to Ancient Rome – if more by modern popular convention, than probable hist …

Tesserarius

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tesserarius 31st Jul 2021 - In The ancient Roman Legions (Army), The Position of a ''Tesserarius'' was one which was occupied by either a Senior Legionnaire or Junior Grade Offic …

Vexillarius

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/vexillarius 31st Jul 2021 - Another member of the Signifer Unit of The Roman Army. The duty of the Vexillarius was to carry the Standard or Vexillum of the Legion he was assigned …

Numerus

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/numerus 31st Jul 2021 - In The Ancient Roman Army (Legions), the term ''Numerus'' was associated with Barbarian Allies – who fought with Rome. These were most often fou …

Parma Shield

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/parma-shield 31st Jul 2021 - The Parma was a small round shield used by certain units in The Roman Army. It was around 36-inchesnin diameter, made of wood and had iron incorporate …

Aquilfer

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/aquilfer 31st Jul 2021 - This was the most senior Signifer of The Roman Army and responsible for carrying The Aquila (or The Eagle). The custom of The Eagle goes back to 106 B …

Draconarius

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/draconarius 31st Jul 2021 - This was one of the Standards of The Roman Army. Used in cavalry units (Equites, etc), the soldier who carried one was called a Draconarius (the "flag …

Armilla

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/armilla 31st Jul 2021 - The Armilla was a Roman military award given to soldiers who displayed conspicuous gallantry in combat. Officers and non-Roman citizens were not autho …