The discovery reinforces the theory that Hadrianopolis was not only a cultural center but also a strategic military enclave ...

the media has highlighted the Ukrainian military's adoption of weaponry that reaches further into history. This references the "caltrops," devices modeled after those used in ancient Rome ...

Historian Roel Konijnendijk reviews examples of ancient battles in "Gladiator II," "The Lord of the Rings," and "House of the Dragon." ...

The Roman army was a vital part of ancient Roman life ... Roman army well-trained and disciplined. Its tactics included the testudo ('tortoise') when the soldiers would place their shields ...

As a result, riot police broke out their Roman army tactics. This formation is called the "Testudo," or tortoise in Latin. The tactic springs from ancient Greek warfare which relied on the Phalanx ...

Exploring the government of Ancient Rome and how the republic became an empire. 3. The Roman army. video3. The Roman army Exploring the formidable Roman army - its organisation, tactics ...

I'm a lecturer in ancient history at the University of Oxford ... You can't really dispute that, but in sense of the tactics and the weapons, it feels like a fantasy movie. Maybe three or four ...