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1,800-Year-Old Roman Scutum Made of Wood and Leather Shield Discovered, May Have Been Dropped by a Soldier in Battle
The Roman "scutum" was a tall, semi-cylindrical shield most popular from the fourth century B.C. to the third century A.D. A ...
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Roman Reigns replaced CM Punk's personal pick in The Shield: Who was he?
The Shield was one of the most iconic stables in WWE, consisting of Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Jon Moxley (fka Dean ...
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Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle
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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Statue of soldiers in the Roman Army
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 ...
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What was life like in the Roman army?
Image caption, Re-enactors with Roman shields. Legionaries signed up for at least 25 years' service. But if they survived their time, they were rewarded with a gift of land they could farm.
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A gladiator depicted fighting
Ritualized, public violence had been a favorite entertainment of the Romans for centuries ... while the Thracians carried just a shield and scimitar, making them much quicker on their feet.
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Iron Age shield and Roman finds on BBC Two's Digging for Britain
The discovery of a unique Iron Age shield and the excavation of a "lavish" Roman villa are to feature on BBC Two's Digging for Britain. Archaeologists from the University of Leicester led the digs ...