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Archaeologists Uncover Settlement Proving Romans Built Sky-High Military Fortresses

At 7,000 feet above the Swiss Alps, a team of archaeologists has uncovered a Roman military camp, expanding our understanding ...
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Mass grave of Roman-era soldiers discovered beneath soccer field in Vienna

The remains of about 150 Roman soldiers have been discovered beneath a soccer field in the Austrian capital of Vienna, indicating a fierce battle against Germanic warriors happened there in the first ...
Yahoo

Mass grave of Roman soldiers tells gruesome tale of military disaster

The renovation of a football pitch in Austria’s capital has led to the discovery of a Roman mass grave housing the remains of more than a hundred soldiers who died in combat. The construction company ...
Artnet

What Was Life Like in the Roman Army? The British Museum’s New Show Offers a Peek

The viral nature of the term “Roman Empire” makes it easy to forget the trend started because ancient Rome had one of the most unforgettable armies in history. A new show at the British Museum is ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Roman camp uncovered at 7,000 feet after two millennia

Archaeologists have unearthed a Roman military camp that has been hidden for 2,000 years, perched 7,000 feet above sea level ...
Publishers Weekly

STORMING THE HEAVENS: Soldiers, Emperors, and Civilians in the Roman Empire

In a fascinating sequel to his Soldiers, Citizens, and the Symbols of War from Classical Greece to Republican Rome, Santosuosso traces the rise and fall of the Roman Empire via the rise and fall of ...
Greek Reporter

Phalanx vs. Legion: How Greek and Roman Armies Used Different Warfare Tactics

Ancient Greek and Roman armies were large and fearsome for their time, but their warfare tactics and leadership during battle ...
PBS

Statue of soldiers in the Roman Army

The Roman Empire was created and controlled by its soldiers. At the core of the army were its legions, which were without equal in their training, discipline and fighting ability. By the time Augustus ...
Newsweek

‘Extraordinary’ Roman Fort Discovered That Likely Housed 500 Soldiers

An archaeologist has discovered an "extraordinary" ancient Roman fort that once housed hundreds of soldiers. Researcher Mark Merrony located the remains of the fort in Pembrokeshire, a county in ...
IFLScience

Military Strategy Game Pieces Used By Roman Soldiers Discovered In Türkiye

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...
CNN

How Hadrian’s Wall is revealing a hidden side of Roman history

A party invitation. A broken flipflop. A wig. Letters of complaint about road conditions, and an urgent request for more beer. It sounds like the aftermath of a successful spring break, but these ...
CNN

Mass grave of Roman soldiers tells gruesome tale of military disaster

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