roman military

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 segmentata.

Ancient History Hound

Love ancient history? In my podcast I cover a range of topics from Greece and Rome. Whether you are someone new to the subject or a veteran there’s something for you. There’s even the odd pun.

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The helots of Sparta were a people who were indispensible for the Spartan state. But what did they do, how had Sparta acquired them and how did it go about controlling this population?

Episode notes (including transcription) on www.ancientblogger.com

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).