The square formation was used when Roman soldiers faced cavalry attacks. The soldiers would maneuver into such a formation, establishing a wall and an overhead cover with their shields while holding ...

the curators Richard Abdy and Carolina Rangel de Lima explore the intricacies of Roman army life through the experiences of a foreign soldier named Claudius Terentianus, who left behind many letters ...

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Pilate had to give the order. Once Pilate did, it cleared the way for Jesus to be crucified. Because crucifixion was a Roman execution, Roman soldiers needed to carry it out. Roman soldiers whipped, ...

An insight into Roman military life and the past behind the archaeological remains. With a history that goes back almost 2,000 years, you can imagine how life was for the 800 soldiers - including ...