60 results for 'Roman'

The Roman Empire has long been considered one of the greatest empires in history, and its soldiers were so effective that the very word "legion" has come to be synonymous with a formidable fighting f ...

Armor is armor, right? It's certainly true that armor throughout the ages has had the same purpose in mind; to protect its wearer from injury. Those injuries could be many, and were inflicted by anyt ...

The gladius was a Roman sword known for its double-edged sides and its superior thrusting tip. Typically the sword was constructed from steel and used as a close range weapon paired with a shiel ...

Roman Legionaries and Samurai Warriors are two of the most infamous historical warriors, and many people have speculated about how they would fare in combat against each other. In order to under ...

We often forget that the Roman army was really clever because we only remember that Rome fell pretty fast late in their reign. However, Rome was so powerful in its day that it would be able ...

His breathing is heavy as he looks across the mist filled air toward his fellow warrior. For a moment they lock eyes, and only the look of awe in the other’s eyes could explain the inexpressible land ...

When someone wants to initiate a challenge, he throws down the gauntlet. The person challenged can decide to leave the piece of armor on the ground or he can pick it up. Picking the glove up meant th ...

The movie 'Gladiator' did an accurate job of depicting actual events of the time. However, there were a few things that probably didn’t occur the way in which the movie had presented the events. Most ...

On the battlefield there are two options: kill or be killed. As a warrior you’re looking for ways to inflict lethal blows on your enemy while protecting yourself.Even though proof of shields being us ...

Throughout the period called the "Dark Ages", the seafaring warriors of the North, the Vikings, struck fear into the peoples of Europe. Daring the waters of many seas these fearless men of Scandinavi ...

Back in ancient Greece, people who wore helmets wore the Corinthian helmet. It originated in ancient Greece, and its name comes from the city of Corinth, which was an ancient city-state. This helmet ...

Kami means diety or dieties in ancient indigenous Japanese Shinto religion. For the most part, these Japanese Kami masks were designed to represent the variety of Gods within the relig ...

Medieval battles and Cosplay, ideas once lost in society, have now been rapidly gaining popularity around the world. Because of this, medieval weapons are bought from stores and businesses worldwi ...

Swords are quite possibly one of the most important weapons in the history of this world. Without them, our world would be so much different than it is today. There’s so much that we owe to swords, a ...

Horned Vikings are seen in movies, television films and popular culture as great warriors and powerful combatants fighting for fame, glory and honor. Some of the most popular Viking personalities in ...

The Japanese katana was designed to take down a lightly armored opponent, the Medieval European broadsword was designed to take down a heavily armored opponent, and the Roman gladius was designed to ...

When it comes to understanding how to wield a sword properly, it all comes down to understanding the different types of handles that the sword is made with in the first place. For each different type ...

What Really Matters in Sword Duels?Accuracy is the key in any sword battle. The very statement is a fact and truth that has been proven over centuries. From the time of the Roman Empire, there have b ...

Dice are game pieces that have been around for thousands of years. These items have been created in ancient times for use with board based games or games of chance. No one can be credited with creati ...

Spears are one of the oldest weapons available. Older than guns and other modern weapons, spears are far from obsolete. There’s a good reason for that; as a weapon with a basic design, they’re more v ...