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December 7, 2019Roman Empire

Organization of Roman legion in the Maniple and Cohort structures

Best description of the maniple and cohort structure for a Roman legion […]

November 5, 2019October 28, 2019Roman Empire

Pilum – javelin used by Roman Legionnaires.

A Pilum (plural pila) was a javelin thrown by Roman Legionnaires to […]

September 23, 2019January 31, 2020Roman Empire

Weaponry and armament of a Roman Legionnaire

In case you are browsing through posts here instead of landing by […]

September 21, 2019January 31, 2020Roman Empire

Galea – helmet worn by Roman Legionnaires.

With a shield held in front of you, the most valuable and […]

August 24, 2019October 14, 2019Roman Empire

Attrition rate in Roman Legions.

No, I’m not talking about losses in battle. Disease all the time, […]

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, […]

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). […]

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 […]

April 9, 2019January 31, 2020Roman Empire

Equipment of a Roman Legionnaire

The clothing and weaponry of a Legionnaire in the Roman army are […]

April 8, 2019April 27, 2022Roman Empire

Gladius, sword used by Roman Legionnaires. Other edged weapons.

The gladius is a short sword, about 2 feet long, used by […]

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