Battle of the Trebia – a shortish Vlog
Around this time of year in 218 BCE Hannibal fought Rome in his first major battle with them. In a vlog from a few years ago I use cutting edge… Read more »
Category: roman military
My vlog on the Battle of Cannae
August 2nd 216 BC is traditionally the date for the Battle of Cannae. What better way to understand it better than via my vlog on it from a few years… Read more »
5km march in Roman armour: the numbers are in.
In May of this year I donned the Roman armour for the charity Rise UK and marched, or more accurately waddled, 5km (my JustGiving page is here). In thie piece… Read more »
5km march for charity in Roman armour
I’m going to document my training and race day on my blog and also via twitter/instagram (both at @ancientblogger using the hashtag #milesaway) to help raise money and awareness of… Read more »
Marius’s mule – doing 5km in Lorica Segmentata
A few years back I did a charity 5k run (a strong walk at best in reality) in my lorica segmentata. You can watch the vlog below on how I… Read more »
How Caesar got the point: My vlog on the Pugio
With the Ides of March upon us you’ll read a fair few articles and pieces about Julius Caesar. Thought I’d share the vlog I did on the pugio, this was… Read more »
The Lorica Segmentata – an overview
Ever wonder what the lorica segmentata looks on a grizzled veteran? Well, I can cover the grizzled look whilst I work on the veteran. A short overview of the lorica… Read more »
