Ancient Rome
Culture and History from 8th Century BC to the 4th Century AD.
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31st Jul 2021 - This is the most recognized war shield of The Roman Army. Although the name (in Latin can mean any shield), the Scutum has been associated with the tr …
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31st Jul 2021 - This was simply Scale armor. Seen during the early Republic Period (and going forward in some forms), it was made from small metal pieces of flattened …
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31st Jul 2021 - This Helmet was produced in the late 3rd Century B.C. up to 79 A.D. Made from brass, it was designed from the Celtic helmets the Legionaries enc …
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31st Jul 2021 - A Roman sidearm, comparable with a dagger. Developed in the early 1st Century A.D. - The Pugio had two variations. The first, was a wedge-shaped blade …
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31st Jul 2021 - A popular form of Roman Armor, the Lorica Segementata consisted of thin iron or metal plates (girth hoops), fastened with internal leather straps. The …
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31st Jul 2021 - These troops were the "Cavalry Arm" of The Praetorian Guards (similar to a Household Cavalry Guard). They were created during The Imperial Period (bet …
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31st Jul 2021 - The name ''Praetorian'' derived from the Roman word "Praetor" or Commanding General of a Roman Field Army. It was the style of Roman Commanders …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 1st Century A.D., this early Chain Mail replaced the plated Lorica Segmentata. By the 4th Century A.D. - it had become the standard i …
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31st Jul 2021 - More prevalent in the 2nd Century AD Roman Military, the ''Hippika Gymnasia'' was a form of training and exercise used to develop Roman Cavalrymen and …
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31st Jul 2021 - Ancient Rome had a long History of using Spies and Informants. These were seen as Political ''tools'' to manipulate Members of Government and even The …
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31st Jul 2021 - While hardly anyone (rather a former Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine), would not still cringe at the sight of His or Her ''Drill Instructor'' (or Ma …
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31st Jul 2021 - Built in 203 AD by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, The ''Arch'' which bears His name was also (in part) dedicated to His two Sons and their participa …
