An auxiliary was a soldier who was not a Roman citizen. He was only paid a third of a legionary’s wage. Auxiliaries guarded forts and frontiers but also fought in battles, often in the front ...

What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle Where it is from: Dura-Europos, Syria When it was made: Second century A.D. Related: Babylonian tablet preserves student's ...

By 451 there were probably only a few thousand Roman soldiers left in the province. Face-Off on the Catalaunian PlainsTwo fateful moments marked the battle. The first was a failed charge by Attila ...

Pompey was a war hero who had been badly treated by the ... Caesar used his expertise in military strategy, along with the Roman army’s training and discipline to conquer and subdue the rest ...

Trajan’s war on the Dacians ... equipment, and tactics the Roman Army used. And because Trajan left Dacia in ruins, the column and the remaining sculptures of defeated soldiers that once ...

The Roman army gets its charm from a powerful set of ... Don’t go into every battle with these – just make sure to use them when you’re doing surprise attacks. Never, ever use these in ...

Experts are investigating the discovery of a mysterious Roman artefact uncovered in an Iron Age settlement under an Ayrshire distillery. Archaeologists believe the enamelled bronze brooch may have ...

He focuses on ancient military history, especially of the Roman army. Michael's book, "Soldiers & Silver: Mobilizing Resources in the Age of Roman Conquest," can be found here. More from How Real ...

The Roman Soldiers Museum is expanding its exhibition to include a more extensive collection of authentic Roman military artifacts, allowing guests to explore the daily life and battle-ready ...

An auxiliary was a soldier who was not a Roman citizen. He was only paid a third of a legionary’s wage. Auxiliaries guarded forts and frontiers but also fought in battles, often in the front ...