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 ...

The Romans occupied what's now Spain from 218 B.C. until roughly the fourth century A.D. The fortress burial included a " pugio " — the standard dagger of the Roman army — that suggests the dead man ...

"This is the first clear evidence that mail armor was being repaired outside a Roman military installation," said Dr. Martijn Wijnhoven, according to Gizmodo. The discovery underscores the ...

The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world. It conquered a huge empire that stretched from Britain all the way to the Middle East. The soldiers were the best trained ...

Barracks are soldiers' homes. These ones at Vindolanda ... you the kind of official version of what life was like in the Roman Army. The letters that were dug up here were written by ordinary ...

Among the many impressive structures unearthed in the city is a military fortress, indicating that the Roman army had a significant presence in the city during the famous ruler’s heyday.

Although it may have seemed civilized to certain people at certain times, the Roman Empire was built on brute force and military strength. Local inhabitants obeyed Roman rule because the ...

“The sensational discovery of a Roman military camp in Graubünden once again underlines the fact that archaeological research in 'Roman Switzerland' continues to produce wonderful surprises ...

The Roman Soldiers Museum is expanding its exhibition to include a more extensive collection of authentic Roman military artifacts, allowing guests to explore the daily life and battle-ready ...

The brooch was popular among Roman military figures - and was found buried deep in the foundations of an Iron Age settlement in south west Scotland.