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.

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.

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 ...

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 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 ...

Roman settlement with farmsteads, ... 2,000-year-old Roman ring, dagger found buried under ruins in Germany. See them By Lauren Liebhaber. April 4, 2025 7:18 AM.