Invasion Armies Nearly two thousand years ago most of Britain was a settled province of the Roman Empire. But those[…]
Category: Roman Military
The Roman military was the most successful and powerful in history, dominating the Western world for over a thousand years. The size, strength and organization of their infantry force wouldn’t be equaled again for another thousand years. The Romans believed themselves to be descendents of Mars, literally the sons of the war god. They were a proud and uncompromising people who above all else excelled at the art of warfare.
The Lost Legions of Varus (Roman Empire Documentary)
The Lost Legions of Varus (Roman Empire Documentary) It was a catastrophe beyond the scope of imagination – an entire[…]
Did Roman Soldiers Get Buzzcuts? (Ancient Army Regulations)
Get Buzzcuts In this history video we explore ancient army regulations to see if Roman soldiers had to get buzz[…]
Evolution of Roman Artillery – How Powerful Was It?
Ancient Artillery In this documentary on ancient warfare we look specifically at artillery. We review the evolution of ancient artillery[…]
Why Didn’t Anyone Copy the Roman Army? – The Imitation Legions Documentary
The Roman army The Roman army is remembered today as one of the most effective fighting forces in history. This[…]
Did the Roman Army Use Marching Songs? (ft. Metatron)
Roman Marching Songs The Roman army spent much of its time on the move. This raises the question, did they[…]
Craziest Inventions of the Roman Army!!
Inventions of the Roman Army Top 10 CRAZIEST inventions of the Roman Army!! In its day, Rome managed to conquer[…]
The Real Spartacus
Leader of a Slave Revolt Spartacus was the leader of a slave revolt against the Roman Republic in 73BC. The[…]
Roman Castra – How Legionaries Built and Lived in their Fortresses
Legionaries Built and Lived Our animated historical documentary series on the evolution of Roman armies and tactics continues with a[…]
Roman Legionary’s Clothing, Armour and Equipment
Clothing, Armour and Equipment Placidus is a Roman soldier, stationed in the legion’s camp of Noviomagus along the Rhine. In[…]