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What did Roman soldiers do when their chain mail required fixing? Head to a local craftsperson
Researchers from Czechia and Germany examined a 14-kilogram clump of ancient Roman mail ... clear evidence that mail armor was being repaired outside a Roman military installation," said Dr ...
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1,800-year-old chainmail linked to Roman military reveals clever armor repair tactic
An exceptionally preserved 30-pound Roman chainmail, found in 2012 in Bonn, Germany, reveals how ancient soldiers repaired and recycled their armor when they had to take matters into their own ...
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What was life like in the Roman army?
The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world ... they had the best weapons and the best armour. When the Romans invaded Britain, their army was so good that it took on ...
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Statue of soldiers in the Roman Army
The Roman Empire was created and controlled ... He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet, armor, shield and a pack with supplies. Soldiers were rigorously trained to march long distances ...
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Archaeology breakthrough as 'exceptionally rare' ancient Roman artefact unearthed
An "exceptionally rare" Roman-era helmet was ... The complexity and quality of the military equipment suggest ownership by the highest warrior elite of the ancient society. Notably, there are ...
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What was life like in the Roman army?
The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world ... they had the best weapons and the best armour. When the Romans invaded Britain, their army was so good that it took on ...