Ancient Rome

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

Sagum

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sagum 31st Jul 2021 - The Sagum was the principle robe or covering (cloak), worn by Roman Legionaries (1st thru 3rd A.D.) (as well as Officers and NCOs). Designed to help k …

Focale

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/focale 31st Jul 2021 - Basically, The Roman Rocale was nothing more than a -scarf! However, The Focale was not worn as a “fashion statement” or “Trend&rdqu …

Essedarius Gladiator

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/essedarius-gladiator 31st Jul 2021 - These Gladiators were specially trained to “drive” War Chariots in various Games and Events. Often used to represent “enemies” …

Eques Gladiator

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/eques-gladiator 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 …

Domesticus

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/domesticus 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 …

Harpax

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/harpax 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. …

Forum

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/forum 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 …

Praefectus

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/praefectus 31st Jul 2021 - The Title of “Praefectus” originated in the Kingdom Period (7th Century BC) of Ancient Rome. The “Chief Lieutenant” to The Kin …

Patrician

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/patrician 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 …

Dolabra

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dolabra 31st Jul 2021 - In essence,  The Ancient Roman Tool known as The Dolabra, was a type of Entrenching Tool. Similar to a Modern Pick Axe, they were carried by Roma …

Lunula

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/lunula 31st Jul 2021 - While Roman Boys wore the previously discussed “Bulla” as a symbol of their childhood – so too did Roman Girls have their own form o …

Lamina Caespiti

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/lamina-caespiti 31st Jul 2021 - An ingenious Labor Tool used by Soldiers of Ancient Rome, The Lamina Caespiti was a valuable tool used in the second most important facet of a Soldier …