Ancient Rome

The Siege of Syracuse by Polybius

Polybius, the astute Greek historian and chronicler of the Hellenistic world, brings to life the gripping tale of The Siege of Syracuse in his masterful work. Step into the pages of ancient history as Polybius weaves a narrative that transcends time, capturing the complexities of war, the strategic genius of commanders, and the indomitable spirit o...

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Casques Italiques

The evolution of Roman helmets. In French [Rome] [Military History]...

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Ancient History Sourcebook:

Polybius (c.200-after 118 BCE): The Third Punic War, 149-146 BCE [The Histories, Book XXXVI-XXXIX] From: Polybius, The Histories of Polybius, 2 Vols., trans. Evelyn S. Shuckburgh (London: Macmillan, 1889), II.499-507, 511-515, 528-530.ourtesy of the Ancient History Sourcebook. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Polybius (c.200-after 118 BCE):

The Roman Maniple vs. The Macedonian Phalanx From:Polybius, The Histories of Polybius, 2 Vols., trans. Evelyn S. Shuckburgh (London: Macmillan, 1889), pp. 226-230. Courtsey of the Internet Ancient History Sourcebook. [Rome] [Military History]...

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"Barbarization" in the Late Roman Army

Barbarization" in the Late Roman Army by Hugh Elton . Courtesy of the On- line Reference Book for Medieval Studies. Online Encyclopedia. This file may be copied on the condition that the entire contents, including the header and this copyright notice, remain intact. [Rome] [Military History]...

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A Beginner`s Guide to Roman Arms and Armour

Museum of Antiquities in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom A `virtual book` that provides an illustrated introduction to the arms and armour of Roman soldiers. [ancient weapons] [Weapons and Warfare]...

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The Legio X Gemina Homepage

Home-page of THE GEMINA PROJECT, a Dutch Roman Military reconstruction and reenactment group. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Legio X Fretensis.

"Now LEGIO X FRETENSIS is the military historical club. We make reconstruction weapon, armor, eguipment and life of roman legionaries from reign of Emperor Marcvs Ulpivs Traianvs (98-117 AC)." [Rome] [Military History]...

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Agis

This work is provided bythe Internet Classics Archive [Rome] [Literary Resources] [Plutarch]...

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Artaxerxes

Artaxerxes is a name that belongs to several Persian kings who ruled the Achaemenid Empire in ancient Persia. The most notable of these kings were Artaxerxes I, Artaxerxes II, and Artaxerxes III, who played significant roles in Persian history and were known for their reigns during the 5th and 4th centuries BCE. Here's a brief description of the Ac...

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