Onager Catapult: Ancient Siege Engine Secrets
Did you know that the onager catapult, an ancient war machine, was capable of launching projectiles weighing up to 275 pounds with astonishing precision and power? This siege weapon played …
Principes: The Elite Backbone of the Roman Legion
The Roman army, a symbol of power and discipline, was an unparalleled force that dominated the ancient world. Among its ranks, the Principes, an elite class of soldiers, played a …
Parthia: A Glimpse into the Empire That Challenged Rome’s Supremacy
The Parthian Empire, also known as Parthia, was a powerful force that once challenged the might of Rome, governing vast lands stretching from the Euphrates to the Himalayas. This captivating …
Legionary Helmets of the Roman Period
by Iain Dickson, ‘Melvadius Macrinus Cugerni’ Sculptural Evidence Many sculptures have been found showing the Roman army in operation as well as individual memorial monuments to Roman soldiers. The workmanship on …
The Re-Conquest of Africa (AD 533)
by Gary Julian It is as if there is a “code of silence” among Historians in general, and Military Historians in particular, on the career of Count Belisarius of the Eastern …
The Persian Wars of Heraclius
by Kurs In this article, I will try to throw some light on the Persian campaigns of the emperor Heraclius (who reigned AD 610 – 641), which in most historical …
Aurelian’s Campaign in the East
AD 272/273 by ‘Emperor Aurelianus’ Background to the Conflict The conflict between Zenobia of Palmyra and Aurelian took place for the most part in 272ad, in the second year of …
Army Soldier Dress, Armor, & Weapons
A collection of pictures of soldiers with their armour/equipment (recreated from historical accounts). Hoplite (5th century BC) Veles, plural: velites (3rd/2nd century BC) Hastatus (3rd/2nd Century BC) Triarius (3rd/2nd Century BC) …
Siege Warfare
Siege Warfare – Tactics Ancient Romans were experts in siege warfare. In conducting sieges, the Romans showed their practical genius combined with ruthless thoroughness. If a place could not be …
Roman Navy
The Roman Navy was always considered an inferior arm and was strictly under army control. But already during the First Punic War, Rome proved itself capable of launching a fleet …
Roman Military Training: The Foundation of Rome’s Conquest
Introduction: Discover the unparalleled training techniques that built the Roman Military into an iconic force in ancient history. This comprehensive guide delves into the rigorous training regimens that transformed ordinary …
Army Career
Roman society was governed by class and so in effect, there were three separate army career options possible, that of the common soldier in the ranks, that of the equestrians, …
How to become a Roman soldier?
The Recruit of the Republican Army (before the Reforms of Marius) War offered the Roman citizen of the republic the possibility of returning covered in glory, having won both land …
The Auxilia
There were three kinds of units in the auxilia of the early empire. The cavalry alae, the infantry cohorts and the mixed infantry and horsemen cohortes equitatae. The Ala (The …