When Sparta fought Rome in Africa.
In the 1st Punic War Rome took the fight to Carthage literally and landed a force under the general Regulus in North Africa. Regulus defeated a Carthaginian force at Aspis… Read more »
Category: roman military
Roman helmet overview
As you may be aware – I’m on TikTok and here’s a recent video I did about the helmet (and shared on my YouTube channel).
The Roman shield – vlog on the scutum.
Ever wonder how the scutum was used by a Roman legionary? Wonder no more. In this vlog I talk about its design and usage. Hope you enjoy! Ever wonder what… Read more »
Marching in Roman armour. What’s it like?
In recent years I have walked 5km for charity at Brighton’s Rise Superhero Run. I use the verb ‘walk’ because I have undertaken this in my Roman armour. The only… Read more »
The war elephant in antiquity. Part two.
(for Part One click here) Pyrrhus in Italy. Pyrrhus was one of antiquity’s more curious characters. Part Odysseus in his wanderings and Achilles in his fighting he was unfortunate to… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »