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Evolution of the Roman Soldier Through the Ages

Journey through the centuries as we uncover the evolution of the Roman soldier. This video examines how arms, armor, and ...
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Legion: Life in the Roman Army: one of the most powerful British Museum exhibitions in memory

A suave bronze head of Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, dominates the start of this new exhibition at the British Museum. Take a moment to savour its glaring inlaid eyes, if imperial-grade art is your ...
Greek Reporter

Phalanx vs. Legion: How Greek and Roman Armies Used Different Warfare Tactics

Ancient Greek and Roman armies were large and fearsome for their time, but their warfare tactics and leadership during battle ...
Kotaku

The Legions of Rome

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from The Legions of Rome Many years ago, when the Earth was ruled by chaos and anarchy, when a tribe crushed another tribe for wealth and to please the gods. In ...
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Legion VIII Augusta: why not join the Roman army?

A group of enthusiasts regularly transform themselves into a Roman legion and teach us a host of interesting things about ancient Rome. Fans of armies and battles from times gone by are legion on the ...
Wall Street Journal

‘Legion: Life in the Roman Army’ Review: Service Through a Soldier’s Eyes at the British Museum

Life in a Roman legion was nasty, brutish and, providing a legionary survived his 25-year enlistment, a long march to citizenship and wealth. “Legion,” now at the British Museum, is a superb ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Last Legion’ sprawls like Rome

Toss a little Arthurian legend, some J.R.R. Tolkien, a few stalks of “I, Claudius” and some sliced “Star Wars” in a vegetable spinner and you get the Caesar salad of “The Last Legion,” whose cast is ...