July 22, 2019Other eras Picture of life on a South Dakota farm based on what can be seen in a probate document In 1945 my paternal grandfather departed this vail of tears. The probate document filed for his estate the next year provides a […]
July 20, 2019January 31, 2020Roman Empire Lorica Segmentata and Lorica Hamata, body armor worn by Roman Legionaries. The body armor presented on a Roman Legionnaire, whether on ancient statues, modern re-enactors, or illustrations is usually the scaled plate armor […]
July 19, 2019July 20, 2019Other eras First estimate of value of my grandfather’s estate at close of probate The probate document for my paternal grandfather listed the assets in his estate. What is the total value of his estate? Let’s […]
July 13, 2019August 3, 2019Roman Empire Caligae – the marching boots worn by Roman Legionnaires Legionnaires in the Roman army wore marching boots, called caligae (singular caliga). These may appear to be merely an open sandal. However, […]
July 6, 2019September 26, 2019Roman Empire Balteus or cingulum- belt worn by Roman Legionnaires. Pugio – dagger carried by soldiers. Roman soldiers would wear a belt around their waist. I have not seen much discussion on the purpose of the belt. It […]