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Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle - MSN
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 ...
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World's only intact Roman shield and body armour unearthed on a battlefield where Germanic tribesmen wiped out three legions in AD9 to go on display at the British Museum ...
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.
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British Museum’s new show to focus on Roman Empire’s foot soldiers
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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Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle
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 ...
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Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle - Live Science
What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle Where it is from: Dura-Europos, Syria You may like Assyrian swimmers: 2,900-year-old carving of soldiers using inflatable ...