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There are similarities of the Liberian and Roman w...

2011-10-16T19:24:25.765-06:00

There are similarities of the Liberian and Roman warfare. I think both cultures absorbed from one another as the Romans spent a considerable time trying to conquer the Liberian peninsula. gerber knives

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2011-07-25T03:03:12.313-06:00

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2011-06-28T02:05:23.483-06:00

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The pugio continued to be used throughout the seco...

2011-03-31T20:50:42.534-06:00

The pugio continued to be used throughout the second century AD, although it may well have been less common and it form changed somewhat, with the pommel expansions taking on a crescentic shape and the blades becoming much larger. Type 'A' and 'B' sheaths seam to have fallen out of use as well.

The early second century AD stele of Gaius Castricius Victor from Aquincum shows a pugio and physical evidence has survived from Buciumi and the Antonine period fort at Bar Hill. Quite a number of pugiones survive from early to mid third century AD contexts and these are similar to the mid to late second century examples.

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Actually the earliest date so for for lorica segme...

2011-03-31T20:42:19.424-06:00

Actually the earliest date so for for lorica segmentata is 9BC, from Dangstetten, meaning that the Kalkriese type had been in use for at least eighteen years by the time of the Varus disaster.

Evidence for Newstead armour starts turning up in Hadrianic period depostits and there are indications that it may have survived as late as the late third century (and possibly longer), although Bishop has proposed a further type with a scale shoulder section based on the Alba Iulia sculpture, which the third century evidence from Zugmantel may be connected with.

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Eusebius also tells us (73) that most emperors of ...

2011-03-31T20:21:42.184-06:00

Eusebius also tells us (73) that most emperors of the third century AD wished Christians to be treated with respect and tolerance (apart from Traianus Decius,his successor Trebonianus Gallus and Diocletian) and that Christians were permitted to build churches openly, some of which catered to huge congregations and exceeded the pagan temples in size. He also tells us that Christians often occupied important civil posts (eg see Eusebius 58), demonstrating that unde normal circumstances there was nothing preventing Christians from holding influential civilian positions. As part of his persecution however, Diocletian ordered the Christian churches to be demolished and scripures burned (74). Most churches were demolished but some were appropriated for other purposes. Constantine decreed that these should be handed back to Christian ownership. Therefore, the Christian churches were very strong prior to Constantine but the church building had been destroyed and many Christians had to go into hiding. The church was hardly a 'fledgling' therefore and had not been so for over a century.

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Although this does not refer specifically to soldi...

2011-03-31T20:20:22.620-06:00

Although this does not refer specifically to soldiers, it is evident that Christianity did indeed spread though the army, although probably more slowly than it did in civil society. Christians were often citizens (especially after AD214) and there is nothing to show that Christians were anything other than loyal members of Roman society. As such, many seem to have seen little conflict between their faith and the duty to help protect the empire. By the time of the Dominate there were even entire units which were entirely Christian, the earliest known of these (the 'Thundering Legion') having been instituted under Antoninus Pius in the mid second century AD (Eusebius 31). It is entirely possible the Constantine's decision to have the Chi-Ro painted on his soldier's shields reflected the possibility that a large proportion of his soldiers were Christians. One gets the impression that prior to this point there was probably something akin to a 'don't ask - don't tell' policy, as Eusebius notes, in addition to th Thundering Legion, a number of examples of soldiers who were revealed to be Christians, such as Basilides (48), the soldiers in Alexandria during Decius' persecution, who became Christians after seeing the fortitude of the people they had been sent to arrest (58), Ammon, Zeus and Ingenuus (60), and Marinus (68).

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Andrew, I think it is worth noting the attitude s...

2011-03-31T20:15:32.826-06:00

Andrew,

I think it is worth noting the attitude shown by Trajan (a noted soldier-emperor) in respect of Christians. The younger Pliny (Letters X: 96-97), presumably following precedents established under Domitian wrote to Trajan that he had been taking action against Christians, as they had not been sacrificing in the prescribed manner. When Christians were brought before them he tried to get them to renounce their faith. If they did not he then sentenced them to execution. However, his investigations and observations seem to have shown him that Christianity was very widespread throughout Bythinia (he notes that it was hard to find people prepared to buy meat which had been sacrificed, even though it was readily available). He therefore asked Trajan's advice on how he should proceed, noting that anonymous pamphlets were circulating which listed names of prominent people who were believed to be Christians.
Trajan's reply (X:97) advises Pliny to punish people who are brought to him who refuse to sacrifice, but to stop looking any further for them, as well as telling him to ignore anonymous pamphlets. In effect this could be read to mean that people who are actually charged with something should be punished appropriately (the Governor must be seen to be doing the right thing) but that if the Christian people were not causing any trouble then they should be left alone.
These two letters tell us that persecutions could often be local affairs conducted by officials unsure what to do but trying to err on the side of caution but that meanwhile it might be more important to an emperor to avoid confrontations which could lead to public unrest.

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do you have any idea from where i can rent 4 or 6 ...

2010-09-10T04:05:30.187-06:00

do you have any idea from where i can rent 4 or 6 roman legionary armors?

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2010-05-25T04:46:02.409-06:00

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Thank you for having black and white pictures with...

2010-03-17T15:05:14.564-06:00

Thank you for having black and white pictures with explanations. I'm teaching my AWANA class about the whole armor of God and I wanted them to understand and see what Paul saw when he used the Roman armor as a metaphor for what the Christian needs to wear. Very cool site! I have bookmarked it and will be using it again when we finally make it to Rome in our World History!

I don't remember if this is in Tacitus'
2010-01-04T16:30:29.338-07:00
I don't remember if this is in Tacitus' Germania, but perhaps he wrote about the self-inflicted wounds or the prestige of scars.

I have begun doing research on older german warrio...

2010-01-04T15:55:08.632-07:00

I have begun doing research on older german warriors that are known for there battle scars. An old German teacher I had was explaining how these warriors (not sure who) who self inflict battle scars to seem more admirable. I am trying to find some information on this tribe and thought that you could be of some assistance. I think I may have narrowed it down to the Chatti or Hattoz, but havent been able to get much further then that. Any information or book sources that you could help me with would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

I have begun doing research on older german warrio...

2010-01-04T15:53:37.653-07:00

RomanArmy.comhas an article about Robinson's helmet typology. Robinson wrote a book all about Roman helmets. It's the standard for helmet classification, but it's long out of print. The article breaks down the book and explains the typology.

I am writing a paper for a roman art history class...

2009-12-12T16:15:31.477-07:00

I am writing a paper for a roman art history class on the battle sarcophagus from Portonaccio. The faceless general on the relief work on the front is wearing a helmet and was wondering if anyone could direct me to where i might find info on that particular type of general-in-the-field helmet.
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Very informative! Do you happen to have any inform...

2009-11-02T19:58:03.599-07:00

Very informative! Do you happen to have any information on the soldier's peripheral vision when he would wear any of these helmets? Also, when helmets were damaged (and the armor in general), did they usually remake them (using the old one) or just make a brand new one?

Thanks Peter. Most of the posts here are 50BC - 10...

2009-10-09T08:53:52.350-06:00

Thanks Peter. Most of the posts here are 50BC - 100 AD, but I have been planning an illustration of Dark Age shields (Arthurian, Saxon, Viking). I feel like I need to address the inaccurate descriptions of shields in Cornwell's novels!

Hi Andrew This is a treasure trove of information...

2009-10-09T00:36:10.833-06:00

Hi Andrew

This is a treasure trove of information you've built up on the Roman world. I'll certainly be spending a lot of time on here researching background information for the Late Roman army that I'm collecting and painting.

Please keep the posts coming.

Kindest regards,
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Not sure they're anywhere online together. I d...

2009-09-12T02:38:51.420-06:00

Not sure they're anywhere online together. I don't think I can post a picture in a comment, so I'll email an image of the other part to you.

Yes, the AJA article mentions this. It woul...

2009-09-11T15:08:49.276-06:00

Yes, the AJA article mentions this. It would be nice if casts were made of each section, one plaster block sent to Berlin, the other to Philly. Then you could see the two side by side.

Interestingly, that museum does not hold the only ...

2009-09-11T13:43:33.795-06:00

Interestingly, that museum does not hold the only part though. Another part resides in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin. One wonders how long ago it was that anyone saw them together!?

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2009-09-10T10:39:35.259-06:00

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Thanks! I emailed Johnny about this for my own bl...

2009-07-16T10:01:28.796-06:00

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I emailed Johnny about this for my own blog. He said as long as you credit his name he's fine with it. I would also have a link to his portfolio: http://community.imaginefx.com/fxpose/johnny_shumates_portfolio

P.S. I like the 3rd - 5th cen. focus of your site. There's as much info on that period, so it's nice to know someone is researching and presenting on that topic!

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There are similarities of the Liberian and Roman w...

Having knowledge on Roman medicinal herbs is defin...

Very interesting post. Herb gardening has been aro...

The pugio continued to be used throughout the seco...

Actually the earliest date so for for lorica segme...

Eusebius also tells us (73) that most emperors of ...

Although this does not refer specifically to soldi...

Andrew, I think it is worth noting the attitude s...

do you have any idea from where i can rent 4 or 6 ...

I love the drawings...

Thank you for having black and white pictures with...

I don't remember if this is in Tacitus' 2010-01-04T16:30:29.338-07:00 I don't remember if this is in Tacitus' Germania, but perhaps he wrote about the self-inflicted wounds or the prestige of scars.

I have begun doing research on older german warrio...

I have begun doing research on older german warrio...

RomanArmy.comhas an article about Robinson's helmet typology. Robinson wrote a book all about Roman helmets. It's the standard for helmet classification, but it's long out of print. The article breaks down the book and explains the typology.

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Not sure they're anywhere online together. I d...

Yes, the AJA article mentions this. It woul...

Interestingly, that museum does not hold the only ...

need a map for battle of baecula and battle was du...

Thanks! I emailed Johnny about this for my own bl...

I don't remember if this is in Tacitus'
2010-01-04T16:30:29.338-07:00
I don't remember if this is in Tacitus' Germania, but perhaps he wrote about the self-inflicted wounds or the prestige of scars.

nice post !!!! please visit me back Culture of Indonesia

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