Ancient Rome
Culture and History from 8th Century BC to the 4th Century AD.
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31st Jul 2021 - Gladiators were trained Combatants who ”performed” various “blood sports” for massed Crowds during Ancient Rome. Their popular …
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31st Jul 2021 - Meaning “”to bear 2 knives”, these specially trained Gladiators specialized in the use of multiple Swords or related bladed weapons. …
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31st Jul 2021 - Considered “Heavies” with regards to Gladiators, Murmillo's actually wore very little protective armor. They were known for the distinctiv …
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31st Jul 2021 - An unusual Fighting Unit among Gladiators, The Secutor (or Pursuer), was designed to counter the Net Throwing Retiarii. Similar to The Murmillo Fighte …
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31st Jul 2021 - These Roman Warships served chiefly as Transport Ships (around 12-13 B.C.). Made of wood and roughly 70 feet long, Navis Lusoria ships featured a sing …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Quadriga Chariot Systems was designed to use 4 horses for movement. Seen in use in Ancient Greece, Rome and The Middle East, they served primarily …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Biga Chariot was the standard 2-horse type vehicle used in Ancient Rome. The Biga was used for transportation, sports (Races) and in the Roman Mil …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another form of Roman military clothing, The Paenula was akin to the modern Poncho. A circular cut shaped covering, it was worn over the head and sold …
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31st Jul 2021 - Actually, the Ancient Roman equivalent to a sock! Most Roman's actually wore a type of sock to protect the bare foot (due to the style of footwear use …
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31st Jul 2021 - This simple piece of basic clothing of a Roman soldier was a broad piece of linen used to “cinque” up a Tunica (Tunic). Similar to a Cumbe …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another component carried by a Roman soldier in addition to his Sarcina, was his Loculus. This was his personal leather satchel. The Loculus was simil …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Sarcina was the basic load bearing equipment “knapsack/backpack” combination carrier worn by all Legionnaries of Rome. The Sarcina was …
