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 ...

The soldier's burial is the latest finding at the site of a three-aisled paleochristian basilica dating from the fifth century. The basilica was discovered in 2010, during excavation ahead of the ...

The world's only intact Roman shield and body armour that was found in a German field after being buried for more than 2,000 years are set to go on display in a new exhibition at the British Museum.

The Roman Army was one of the most successful in the history of the world and its ... (javelin), a helmet, armor, shield and a pack with supplies. Soldiers were rigorously trained to ...

Learn about life in the Roman army, what life was like as a Roma solider and how Roman soldiers fought in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide. ... Re-enactors with Roman shields.

Visitors step back in time to learn to fight like a Roman soldier at historic South Shields site. By The Newsroom. Published 19th Aug 2018, 11:38 BST. Updated 19th Aug 2018, 11:40 BST.

The British Museum has announced a blockbuster new show dedicated to the humble foot soldiers who built the Roman Empire. Among the more than 200 objects going on display are the world’s only ...

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Name: Painted Roman scutum (long shield) 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 ...