Ancient Rome
Culture and History from 8th Century BC to the 4th Century AD.
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31st Jul 2021 - Debated by many Historians as to the exact meaning of the word - “Arbelos”, it had come to identify two things. First, a “type&rdquo …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another “weapon” debated by many Historians (who claim it was more used for “hand fighting”), The Cestus is another very iconi …
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31st Jul 2021 - These were Gladiatorial Archers. Normally seen as “ground Forces” in various battle “spectacles”, their dress varied as to the …
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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 - Similar to the previously discussed Pteruges (or leather and brass studded strips worn as a form of groin protection), for Roman Officers and NCOs &nd …
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31st Jul 2021 - Carried by Roman Legionaries (2 for each man), The Sudis (or “Camp Stake”), was required to create an immediate Palisade – around wh …
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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 - Bracae were basically pants or trousers. Rome was NOT a fan of pants (seen as Barbaric). When Rome first encountered The Bracae, it was during their b …
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31st Jul 2021 - The standard apparel of a Roman man was the Tunic. A shorter version of the more formal Toga-like dress, The Tunica was designed for Roman soldiers. M …
