The gladius was part of the Roman soldier’s equipment which included ... They had formidable weapons like catapults…and ballistas which were like huge cross-bows. They weren't just for ...

Archaeologists found the skeletons of 19 Roman soldiers, complete with all their weapons and armor — including the scutum — in a tunnel under a fortification tower. While these soldiers may ...

They largely came from the lower echelons of Roman society. Some of the earliest ... where they were given wooden weapons and began long and arduous training sessions. V. There were around 20 ...