Curiosities of ancient Rome (Army)
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Ballista quadrirotis – ballista on cart
Ballista quadrirotis is a weapon that Roman troops could have used. Information about this weapon appears in the anonymous work “De rebus bellicis” from the 4th-5th century CE. It presents the weapon as a ballista mounted on a four-wheeled cart ... Read more
Polybolos – ancient Greek machine gun?
In the world of ancient military, the Greeks and Romans perfected siege art, constructing machines that were awakened by the battlefields. One of the most fascinating inventions of those times was polybolos – a weapon, which can be called the ... Read more
Aerarium militare – fund for Roman legionaries
Aerarium militare, founded by Emperor Octavian Augustus in 6 CE, was one of the key pillars of the military and financial stability of the Roman Empire. This fund was used to pay pensions to veterans of the Roman legions, constituting ... Read more
Adlocutio – speech by Roman leader to his soldiers
Adlocutio, the speech of a Roman commander to his soldiers, was one of the most important public acts in the army of ancient Rome. It was both a formal speech and a gesture of power that demonstrated the strength of ... Read more
Art of healing in Roman army – how did ancient Rome take care of wounded soldiers?
In ancient Rome, war was an integral part of life, and the Roman army enjoyed a reputation as one of the best-organized military forces in history. To maintain their power on the battlefield, the Romans also had to develop medical ... Read more
Roman military diplomas – path to Imperial citizenship
In ancient Rome, during its many years of existence, the army played a key role in conquests, maintaining order, and spreading the empire’s influence. However, with Rome’s expansion, the need to recruit soldiers from various regions and cultures led to ... Read more
Roman army – bloody, brutal, vengeful…
While we marvel at Rome’s achievements – architecture, mosaics, frescoes, literature and law – the truth is painful: the vast empire was not created by extraordinary coincidence, and the peoples incorporated into it were not consulted. Therefore, although later millions ... Read more
Latrine in Roman camp
According to archaeologists, in Britain, as many as 40% of Roman military camps have preserved traces of latrines. The most famous toilet is the one made of stone in Housesteads, England, at Hadrian’s wall, which could accommodate more “military”. This ... Read more
Roman camp – work of soldier
Roman camp (castrum Romanum) was characterized by excellent workmanship. It was built of wood, and the work force was legionnaires. It should be noted that the Romans were characterized by excellent building skills. The Roman camp created for military purposes ... Read more
Duel to end the war?
In the years 421-422, the Eastern Roman Empire waged another war with the Sassanid State. The troops, led by magister militum per orientem Ardabur, entered Persian Mesopotamia but were quickly driven back by superior Persian forces. Roman forces dug in ... Read more
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