Ancient Rome

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

Tribune

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tribune 31st Jul 2021 - With the Title going back far into Roman History, when The “Men of The Tiber” were still a loose collection of semi-united Tribes, The &ld …

Magistrate

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/magistrate 31st Jul 2021 - An Ancient Title that began in The Kingdom Era and evolved through The Republic and into The Imperial Period -a Magistrate would continue in form into …

Corvus

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/corvus 31st Jul 2021 - Meaning "Crow", The Corvus was The Roman Navy's first attempt at creating a Device which allowed Roman Soldiers to Board an Enemy Ship. The Corvus was …

Praetor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/praetor 31st Jul 2021 - The Title of Praetor was related to Republican Rome and carried on into it’s Imperial Era as well. The term “Praetor” was linked to …

Imperator

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/imperator 31st Jul 2021 - Originally during The Roman Republic Period, the Title of Imperator was associated with Rome's Military. It was akin to that of a "Comnander". It was …

Fibula

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fibula 31st Jul 2021 - The use of The Fibula was a very common and accepted practice in Ancient Rome. In fact, it’s use was seen as a “Status” symbol, The …

Fillet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fillet 31st Jul 2021 - More closely associated with Ancient Greece, The Fillet was adopted by Ancient Rome as a way of keeping hair out of the face of The Wearer. Although t …

Bulla

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bulla 31st Jul 2021 - A type of Talisman, The Bulla was worn by Roman Boys as a form of protection against sexual immorality and evil spirits. Used from The Kingdom Period …

Legatus

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/legatus 31st Jul 2021 - Translated to mean a Roman Military Officer equivalent to today's General Staff Officer, the position of Legatus often had Senatorial Rank as well. Th …

Stolla

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/stolla 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen with The Toga, the female form of National dress in Ancient Rome was known as The Sola. It too was based on similar designs initiated …

Tuba (Musical Instrument)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tuba-musical-instrument 31st Jul 2021 - The Roman musical instrument known as The Tuba, was very much different than the modern device of the same name. Technically seen as a "Herald's Trump …

Toga (Patrician Class)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/toga-patrician-class 31st Jul 2021 - Perhaps the most recognized piece of Ancient Roman Culture, The Toga was considered the National Dress from The Kingdom Era to Imperial Rome. Derived …