What did Roman soldiers do when their chain mail required fixing? Head to a local craftsperson
Researchers from Czechia and Germany examined a 14-kilogram clump of ancient Roman mail armor discovered in 2012.
How the Roman Army Repaired Its Armor Far From Home
Researchers suggest that when Roman legions were at the empire's remote northern frontiers, they relied on local craftspeople ...
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Roman Chainmail Armor Found in Germany Sheds Light on Army Maintenance
Scientists discovered 14 kilograms of ancient Roman chain mail armor near Bonn, Germany, revealing how soldiers recycled and ...
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He was a star commander in the Roman army. 1,600 years later, his stele made it to the black market
He served in the Roman army as an Optio, a rank given to individuals who undertook almost every duty. Star reports that the ...
Chain mail find shows local craftworkers were involved in the repair of Roman armor
Examination of a 14kg hoard of mail armor near the Roman legionary fortress of Bonn, Germany, offers new insights into the ...
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Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle
What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle When it was made: Second century A.D.
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The Roman army
The Romans needed a powerful army to invade foreign lands and defend their empire. But what exactly made the Roman army so successful? Find out below: ANITA: The Romans in Scotland; the Roman army.
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Fit for an emperor? Excavating a monumental building in Roman Carlisle
Excavations at Carlisle Cricket Club are uncovering the remains of the largest Roman building ever found on Hadrian’s Wall.
Roman bell
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Roman folding fryingpan
Made in the 3rd century AD for a soldier of the Roman army in Wales, the handle of this frying pan folds away so that it may ...
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Women and the Army in the Roman Empire
The presence of women in Roman military contexts has been established beyond doubt by scholars in recent decades. Nevertheless, very little sustained attention has been paid to who these women were, ...