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From bare warriors to elite legions: The rise of Rome’s soldiers

The evolution of Roman soldiers reflects the rise of Rome from a small city to a vast empire. Early warriors began as loosely ...
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Experiences of a Roman soldier in ancient times

Over centuries, the Roman Empire conquered almost the entirety of Europe, giving generation after generation the chance to ...
New York Post

Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman military camps — giving glimpse into conquering tactics

Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of ancient Roman marching camps in Saxony-Anhalt — a first for one of Eastern Germany’s larger states. The discovery was announced by the State Office for ...

When going to 'camp' meant Roman military lodgings — not summer fun

In this installment of NPR's Word of the Week, we go to camp: from 16th-century military lodgings to the wilderness ...
AOL

Archaeologists Found an Ancient Roman Military Camp Hiding 7,000 Feet High in the Sky

The ancient Roman army didn’t seem to be afraid of anything, but they definitely weren’t afraid of heights, as evidenced by the discovery of a 2,000-year-old Roman military camp located 7,000 feet ...
Greek Reporter

Roman Sling Bullets Reveal Forgotten Battle at English Fort

Archaeologists uncover Roman sling bullets near Ambleside Fort, pointing to a real battle fought by soldiers in Britain's Lake District.
Smithsonian Magazine

Why Was This Ancient Roman Soldier’s Gravestone Hidden in a Louisiana Backyard? Archaeologists Solved the Mystery—and Helped Return the Artifact to Italy

A married couple was clearing weeds last year when they stumbled across a strange marble slab behind their New Orleans home. Hidden beneath overgrown vines, the stone featured a Latin engraving. Was ...