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 ...
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.
Archaeologists Found the Tomb of an Actual Roman Soldier From Year Zero
The tomb and its personal artifacts are some of the first true pieces of evidence of an early Roman presence in the area. The ...
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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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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.
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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Statue of soldiers in the Roman Army
The Roman Empire was created and controlled ... He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet, armor, shield and a pack with supplies. Soldiers were rigorously trained to march long distances ...
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What was life like in the Roman army?
A group of Roman re-enactors. The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world. It conquered a huge empire that stretched from Britain all the way to the Middle East. The ...
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14 Kilograms of Roman Chainmail Found Near the Fortress of Bonn in Germany Were Used to Repair Damaged Armor
Near the site of the ancient Roman legionary fortress in Bonn, Germany, archaeologists uncovered a 14-kilogram cache of ...
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Tomb of Roman Soldier Named Flaccus Unearthed
The 2,000-year-old tomb of a Roman soldier—including evidence of his name—has been discovered in the city of Heerlen, ...