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casco romano
Roman helmets in the Imperial period: Types, evolution and use
Estimated reading time 5 minutes
Roman helmets in the Imperial era: protection, style, and evolution
When we think of the Roman army, one of the most ...
armas
The Roman Pugio: the legionary's dagger
The Roman pugio, the legionary's emblematic dagger, was much more than a secondary weapon: it represented power, identity, and prestige within the Roman army.
Its wide design, its origin in Celt...
The Roman pugio was one of the most representative secondary weapons of the Roman army.
Although its size was mod...
armas
Polearms and axes of the Roman Empire: tools of war and dominance
The polearms and axes of the Roman Empire were essential in the strategy, tactics and logistics of the legions. From the pilum, the throwing spear that opened enemy formations, to the dolabra, an ...
The military machinery of the Roman Empire was not only distinguished by the discipline and organization of its troop...
Armaduras
The Armor of the Roman Empire
Between the 1st century BC and the 5th century AD, these pieces not only offered protection to troops, but also reflected the level of organization, adaptation, and technical sophistication of the...
The armor of the Roman army is one of the most representative elements of Rome's power.
The first ones used by the...
Campamento romano
Life in a Roman camp: Routine, structure and culture
Estimated reading time 6 minutes
Life in a Roman Camp: Organization, Routine and Reality
When we think of the Roman army, we often imagine glorious...
curiosidades
Roman phalerae: insignia of glory and power in the Roman Empire
Roman phalerae were military insignia of great symbolic and aesthetic value. These circular metal badges rewarded bravery in battle and reflected the soldier's prestige. Decorated with gods, heroe...
Roman phalerae were circular metal ornaments used as badges of honor within the imperial army. Awarded to soldiers f...
curiosidades
Swords of the Roman Empire: Steel, Power, and Evolution from the 1st Century BC to the 5th Century AD
Museums such as the Musée de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, the Museum of London, and the Romano-Germanic Museum of Cologne house some of the most important c...
From the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD, the Roman Empire consolidated one of the most powerful armies of antiq...
Armaduras
Shields of the Roman Empire: protection, identity and evolution from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD
Shields of the Roman Empire: history, evolution, and legacy of a legendary defense
Roman shields, symbols of protection and military power, played a key role in the expansion and defense of the E...
From the early years of Republican expansion until the fall of the West, the Roman army was distinguished not only by...
Cultura
The attire of the Roman Empire: a symbol of function, status, and tradition
From simple tunics to ceremonial armor, the clothing of the Roman Empire bears profound testimony to a civilization that knew how to imbue each element with social, aesthetic, and symbolic meaning...
Clothing during the 1st century BC to 5th century AD in the Roman Empire not only responded to functional or climati...
