Ancient Rome
Culture and History from 8th Century BC to the 4th Century AD.
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31st Jul 2021 - Another “representative” Gladiator, The Samnite (or Samnites) were a fierce Northern Italian Warrior Clan at war with early Rome around th …
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31st Jul 2021 - These were specially trained Gladiators who specialized in the use of whips and Lassos (ropes). The wore no real armor protection (save heavy linen an …
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31st Jul 2021 - Used to represent “Gauls” or “Thracians” during “Battle Spectacles”, these “Barbarian” Gladiators wore …
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31st Jul 2021 - Also called a “Retiarius”, these Fighters were among the first of the Gladiators developed for The Arena Games. Considered a “low&rd …
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31st Jul 2021 - This unusual Roman weapon was taken from a much older Greek design (possibly from 500 B.C.) The Plumbata was in essence a “lead throwing dart&rd …
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31st Jul 2021 - These Gladiators were specially trained to “drive” War Chariots in various Games and Events. Often used to represent “enemies” …
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31st Jul 2021 - These were mounted Gladiators (Cavalry). Often used in Battle spectacles, they were trained to imitate Roman Cavalry. Normally armed with Spear and Pa …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Title of Domesticus in relation to the Late Period Roman Army (2nd Century - 4th Century AD) - was a Member of an Elite Military Guard Unit. Their …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Harpe was a Roman Naval weapon that first saw use in the late 2nd Century BC. Roman Naval Warships had limited Ship to Ship fighting capabilities. …
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31st Jul 2021 - Since the beginnings of Rome, The Forum was a cornerstone of commerce and political endeavors for it’s Society. A Roman City was judged on it&rs …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Title of “Praefectus” originated in the Kingdom Period (7th Century BC) of Ancient Rome. The “Chief Lieutenant” to The Kin …
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31st Jul 2021 - Linked to The Kingdom Period initially, The Patrician was the Ruling Class of Ancient Rome. King Romulus originally instituted “100 Men” a …