is one of the few surviving examples of a Roman "scutum," the most popular shield type from the fourth century B.C. to the third century A.D. It was excavated from the ancient city of Dura-Europos ...
The Roman Empire was created and controlled by ... He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet, armor, shield and a pack with supplies. Soldiers were rigorously trained to march long distances ...
The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world ... Image caption, Re-enactors with Roman shields. Legionaries signed up for at least 25 years' service. But if they survived ...
The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world ... Image caption, Re-enactors with Roman shields. Legionaries signed up for at least 25 years' service. But if they survived ...