Discover Belisarius, the military genius who reconquered Rome, Africa, and Italy for the Byzantine Empire with a tiny elite ...
Before Pompeii was engulfed in volcanic ash, its walls may have been battered by an ancient "machine gun" while the city was under siege. A study has uncovered compelling evidence that Roman forces ...
New study suggests Pompeii siege damage may reveal use of an ancient rapid-fire weapon, reshaping views of Roman warfare.
Long before Pompeii was covered in ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, the people of the doomed ...
In ancient Sparta, the Agoge prepared boys for a lifetime of military service with harsh training that emphasised strength ...
Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today, a close lightning strike feels like a ...
New research suggests that the Romans may have used an ancient machine gun-like weapon, the polybolos, during the Siege of ...
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Ancient Roman machine gun-like weapon may have damaged Pompeii’s walls during siege
Learn how a Roman polybolos unleashed rapid-fire projectiles during the siege of Pompeii.
A new study suggests Pompeii may have faced an ancient Greek "machine gun" from the island of Rhodes during Sulla’s Roman ...
In 89 BCE, when the residents of Pompeii rebelled against Rome, the Empire pulled no punches in its attempts to quell the ...
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The Careers, Families, and Peculiar Stories Preserved in Roman Epitaphs from Soldiers, Slaves, Women, and Ordinary Cit
Delve into the extraordinary details preserved in Roman epitaphs, highlighting the rich tapestry of human experience in the Empire. From the imperial household staff to legionaries, gladiators, and ...
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