"real" story of Caesar
... Growing ego got in the way of the good of Rome. Two who planned the plot were former enemies whom Caesar forgave, pardoned, trusted and loved. These two men were Gaius Cassius Longinus and Marcus Junius Brutus. That’s why he uttered, “Et tu, Brute” (You too, Brutus?) Others of the 60 co-conspi ...
... Growing ego got in the way of the good of Rome. Two who planned the plot were former enemies whom Caesar forgave, pardoned, trusted and loved. These two men were Gaius Cassius Longinus and Marcus Junius Brutus. That’s why he uttered, “Et tu, Brute” (You too, Brutus?) Others of the 60 co-conspi ...
Gladiator
... army. • Gladiators trained like athletes (ie. medical attention and three meals a day). ...
... army. • Gladiators trained like athletes (ie. medical attention and three meals a day). ...
Chp.34.End.Republic.Reading.Questions
... The Final Years of the Republic Directions: Read the following article about Julius Caesar’s rise to power, ending the Roman Republic, and then answer the questions that follow. A new practice developed in Rome, in which the army was paid with gold and land. Soldiers no longer fought for the good of ...
... The Final Years of the Republic Directions: Read the following article about Julius Caesar’s rise to power, ending the Roman Republic, and then answer the questions that follow. A new practice developed in Rome, in which the army was paid with gold and land. Soldiers no longer fought for the good of ...
The Punic Wars
... to the presence of an army when it was several miles away. Often two armies would line up in formation outside of their respective camps, only to return without engaging. ...
... to the presence of an army when it was several miles away. Often two armies would line up in formation outside of their respective camps, only to return without engaging. ...
roman medicine and the legions: a reconsideration
... medicus in the Roman legion. First, to trace Roman concepts of medical care in the legions, a brief consideration of practice as it emerged in the Roman Republic is appropriate. The sources which relate the early military history of Rome and her arduous conquest of the Italian peninsula have few ref ...
... medicus in the Roman legion. First, to trace Roman concepts of medical care in the legions, a brief consideration of practice as it emerged in the Roman Republic is appropriate. The sources which relate the early military history of Rome and her arduous conquest of the Italian peninsula have few ref ...
Publius Scipio Africanus - the Library of Alexandria
... ability to move or to make an attack, the next time you make an attack roll, you may increase one of the dice in the attack or defense roll by up to two. ...
... ability to move or to make an attack, the next time you make an attack roll, you may increase one of the dice in the attack or defense roll by up to two. ...
Crosby Garrett Helmet
... style of a Phrygia Cap , discovered close to Carlisle in 2010 by metal detectorists. Grampus Heritage who lead the EVEHD project have been involved with local Cumbrian volunteers in surveying the site of the discovery to see if there are any associated Roman discoveries yet to be made. With sponsors ...
... style of a Phrygia Cap , discovered close to Carlisle in 2010 by metal detectorists. Grampus Heritage who lead the EVEHD project have been involved with local Cumbrian volunteers in surveying the site of the discovery to see if there are any associated Roman discoveries yet to be made. With sponsors ...
Historical Investigation: Assess why the Roman army was so
... Another important factor was the high discipline instilled among the Roman forces. This was something that separated the Roman army from the others. The philosophy of the Roman army was that highly disciplined and well trained troops would perform better than a mass of disorganized and inexperienced ...
... Another important factor was the high discipline instilled among the Roman forces. This was something that separated the Roman army from the others. The philosophy of the Roman army was that highly disciplined and well trained troops would perform better than a mass of disorganized and inexperienced ...
9 De Souza
... expansion Roman traditions did not normally permit the open expression of such goals. Although most of our sources date from the imperial period, or later, they are based on earlier accounts and the explanations they offer of Roman motivations can be assumed to reflect contemporary pronouncements qu ...
... expansion Roman traditions did not normally permit the open expression of such goals. Although most of our sources date from the imperial period, or later, they are based on earlier accounts and the explanations they offer of Roman motivations can be assumed to reflect contemporary pronouncements qu ...
Why Did The Romans Invade Britain
... When a new baby was born it would be laid at its fathers feet-if the father picked the baby up it would live, but if he ignored the baby it would be taken away to die…Women were expected to run the home, cook meals, and raise children. If they were wealthy, women were lucky they would have had slave ...
... When a new baby was born it would be laid at its fathers feet-if the father picked the baby up it would live, but if he ignored the baby it would be taken away to die…Women were expected to run the home, cook meals, and raise children. If they were wealthy, women were lucky they would have had slave ...
Reading: Hannibal of Carthage #23
... In this battle, thousands of Romans were killed and many others drowned in a nearby lake. An additional 4,000 Roman cavalrymen who approached the battlefield were also destroyed. It was one of proud Rome's worst defeats ever. About a year later, Hannibal's troops and cavalry captured the huge Roman ...
... In this battle, thousands of Romans were killed and many others drowned in a nearby lake. An additional 4,000 Roman cavalrymen who approached the battlefield were also destroyed. It was one of proud Rome's worst defeats ever. About a year later, Hannibal's troops and cavalry captured the huge Roman ...
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... disaster at the Allia, and, while it was less critical in its outcome (since the enemy stalled thereafter), it was, in losses, even more serious and appalling. For while the rout at the Allia meant the loss of the city, it still saved the army; at Cannae the fleeing consul had with him barely 50 men ...
... disaster at the Allia, and, while it was less critical in its outcome (since the enemy stalled thereafter), it was, in losses, even more serious and appalling. For while the rout at the Allia meant the loss of the city, it still saved the army; at Cannae the fleeing consul had with him barely 50 men ...
OCR Textbook - John D Clare
... between him and Minucius, they decided to divide the army rather than sharing the command. Minucius fell into a trap set by Hannibal on hilly, broken ground suited to his ambushes and Minucius’ forces were saved only by the arrival of Fabius’ army (Polybius 3. 104-105). However, Fabius’ term of offi ...
... between him and Minucius, they decided to divide the army rather than sharing the command. Minucius fell into a trap set by Hannibal on hilly, broken ground suited to his ambushes and Minucius’ forces were saved only by the arrival of Fabius’ army (Polybius 3. 104-105). However, Fabius’ term of offi ...
A Defensive Offense: Infantry Tactics of the Early Byzantine Army
... lead weighted darts. The spiculum and the gaesum were lighter versions of the classic pilium but with greater range.18 Some men were armed with franciscii, which were throwing axes that could shatter shields at 4 meters and were still lethal at 8 and 12 meters.19 Slingers were also often used. These ...
... lead weighted darts. The spiculum and the gaesum were lighter versions of the classic pilium but with greater range.18 Some men were armed with franciscii, which were throwing axes that could shatter shields at 4 meters and were still lethal at 8 and 12 meters.19 Slingers were also often used. These ...
Mike Baskott looking for the Romans in the
... may be a fourth on the eastern side but the steepness of the slope plus general metalwork (fencing) precluded investigation there, anyway not ALL Roman forts had four gateways. Within the perimeter are traces of possible buildings as yet unidentified although there may be an indication of a barrack ...
... may be a fourth on the eastern side but the steepness of the slope plus general metalwork (fencing) precluded investigation there, anyway not ALL Roman forts had four gateways. Within the perimeter are traces of possible buildings as yet unidentified although there may be an indication of a barrack ...
Roman Auxiliary Troops recruited from Gaul and Germany during
... Lugdunensis. In general, the troops were recruited from the fiercest tribes in the province, in a similar way to the Germanic tribes. There are tribes that participated in the Batavian revolt and were defeated and maybe this participation in the Roman army was a condition of peace. Peoples defeated ...
... Lugdunensis. In general, the troops were recruited from the fiercest tribes in the province, in a similar way to the Germanic tribes. There are tribes that participated in the Batavian revolt and were defeated and maybe this participation in the Roman army was a condition of peace. Peoples defeated ...
The Manipular formation used by Republican Roman Armies More
... most historians are not entirely clear on the mechanism for this relief system, it is likely that the maniples of the second line, which are generally arrayed behind the Hastati directly behind the gaps between the maniples, simply stepped forward as the first line stepped back. The second liners, c ...
... most historians are not entirely clear on the mechanism for this relief system, it is likely that the maniples of the second line, which are generally arrayed behind the Hastati directly behind the gaps between the maniples, simply stepped forward as the first line stepped back. The second liners, c ...
Kochom.thesis
... over a hundred thousand soldiers in just two years, most states would have had a difficult time sustaining a war effort. Rome, however, was able to draw upon massive reserves to win the Second Punic War. Despite having greater numbers of soldiers at their command, the Romans many times found themsel ...
... over a hundred thousand soldiers in just two years, most states would have had a difficult time sustaining a war effort. Rome, however, was able to draw upon massive reserves to win the Second Punic War. Despite having greater numbers of soldiers at their command, the Romans many times found themsel ...
The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest
... forested area, and lasted over a period of 3 days where three Roman Legions numbers XVII, XVIII, XIX, three cavalry units and six auxiliary units which were completely annihilated by Germanic forces led, planned and executed by a local tribal chief Arminius, by ambushing the Roman legions. It was so ...
... forested area, and lasted over a period of 3 days where three Roman Legions numbers XVII, XVIII, XIX, three cavalry units and six auxiliary units which were completely annihilated by Germanic forces led, planned and executed by a local tribal chief Arminius, by ambushing the Roman legions. It was so ...
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... down like leaves which fall at the destined period. This time the Romans set about building a second, much better, wall themselves. With the help of the miserable natives, [they] built a wall different from the former, by public and private contributions, and of the same structure as walls generally ...
... down like leaves which fall at the destined period. This time the Romans set about building a second, much better, wall themselves. With the help of the miserable natives, [they] built a wall different from the former, by public and private contributions, and of the same structure as walls generally ...
High School Literature 2.4
... Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones; So let it be with Caesar. The noble Brutus Hath told you Caesar was ambitious: If it were so, it was a grievous fault, And griev ...
... Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones; So let it be with Caesar. The noble Brutus Hath told you Caesar was ambitious: If it were so, it was a grievous fault, And griev ...
The Saturnalia were allowed for what activities. 1.16.15-24.
... had not only inherited his father's glory but enhanced it by his management of a great war and a victory over the Samnites, second only to the one which his father had won. It happened that this nation had taken the same care and pains to adorn their soldiery with all the wealth of splendour as they ...
... had not only inherited his father's glory but enhanced it by his management of a great war and a victory over the Samnites, second only to the one which his father had won. It happened that this nation had taken the same care and pains to adorn their soldiery with all the wealth of splendour as they ...
Section Two: Africa`s Carthage
... advancing Roman troops. When he realized that his efforts were in vain, he left Italy and sailed for the island of Sicily. Here, too, Greeks felt threatened—not by advancing Romans, but by Carthaginians. At the time, Carthage controlled much of Sicily. When Pyrrhus failed to capture the important Si ...
... advancing Roman troops. When he realized that his efforts were in vain, he left Italy and sailed for the island of Sicily. Here, too, Greeks felt threatened—not by advancing Romans, but by Carthaginians. At the time, Carthage controlled much of Sicily. When Pyrrhus failed to capture the important Si ...
Part 12
... a) the serious set-back Rome experienced at Cannae, b) the Roman loss also of a consular army to the Gauls in the north of Italy in 216 BC, c) Hannibal’s new alliances, and d) the change of allegiance to Hannibal of quite a number of Rome’s allies in Italy after Cannae (although not the Greek city s ...
... a) the serious set-back Rome experienced at Cannae, b) the Roman loss also of a consular army to the Gauls in the north of Italy in 216 BC, c) Hannibal’s new alliances, and d) the change of allegiance to Hannibal of quite a number of Rome’s allies in Italy after Cannae (although not the Greek city s ...