While there's some controversy over what a true gladius sword looks like, since the Romans used several variations. As the Roman Empire grew, variations began to develop in different regions ...

Spatha swords gave horse-mounted troops a blade that was longer than the Roman gladius, which was often used by Roman foot soldiers. The newfound swords will soon undergo X-ray analysis.

Lavis admitted stabbing his 63-year-old mother, Connie LaSalle, 45 times with a pair of kitchen shears and a Roman dagger on Sept. 10, 2008 at the Santa Rosa condo they co-owned.

The swords have long blades that were likely used by Roman soldiers or civilians while riding on horseback. Cotswold District Council A metal detectorist has unearthed a pair of 1,800-year-old ...

BBC Teach KS2 History - The Romans: The Roman Army. A short animated film for 7 to 11 year olds exploring the Roman Army - its weapons, tactics and influence.

Learn about the structure, weapons and tactics of the Roman army, part of 2nd level BBC Bitesize. ... And if enemy soldiers got too close, gladius swords would stab out, slashing throats and ankles.

Mark Lienhart of weapons maker Sabersmith makes a lot of cool swords in his line of work. ... Sabersmith’s Centurion is just a bit larger than a standard-issue Roman gladius.

The swords approximate the Roman gladius that is in use at this time. And one thing that is inauthentic is you do not use a gladius to sort of fence with the way they're fencing in this clip.

The dagger was unearthed in its sheath at an ancient burial ground in Haltern am See, in western Germany, located near a former Roman military camp that was built about 2,000 years ago.. A 19-year ...