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 […]