Ancient Rome

The Siege of Syracuse: Archimedes' Last Stand and Ancient Warfare Unveiled

Transport yourself to ancient Sicily, where the city of Syracuse became the epicenter of one of the most captivating military conflicts in history – The Siege of Syracuse. This dramatic chapter unfolds as a clash of titans, showcasing not only the strategic brilliance of generals but also the innovative genius of the legendary mathematician and inv...

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The Civil Wars By Julius Caesar.

Translated by W. A. McDevitte and W. S. Bohn. From Internet Classics Archive [Rome] [Military History]...

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Pontius Pilate

The fifth Roman procurator of Judea (ruled 26-36 AD), who issued the official order sentencing Jesus to death by crucifixion. Bible History Online....

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Rekonstruktion eines Reiters der Ala II Flavia milliaria

"In Aalen war die Ala II Flavia pia fidelis milliaria stationiert, ein 1 000 Mann starke Kavallerieregiment. Diese Reitereinheiten bildeten die Elite der am Limes stationierten Hilfstruppen" The text is in German accompanied by photographs. Courtesy of the Limesmuseum Aalen. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Pharsalia (aka "The Civil War")

By Lucan (Marcus Annaeus Lucanus) A.D. 39 - A.D. 65 "The text of this edition is based on that published as The Pharsalia of Lucan, as translated by Sir Edward Ridley (Longmans, Green, and Co., London, 1896)." Courtsey of the Online Medieval and Classical Library Release #16b. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Military affairs in late antiquity

Bibliography supplied by Hugh Elton Trinity College [Rome] [Military History]...

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SAMH: The Society for Ancient Military Historians

The Society of Ancient Military Historians is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the study of warfare in the Ancient World. Members sponsor and contribute to the publication of our newsletter, Res Militares. Our leadership works with and within the American Philological Association to arrange contact between our members and within the la...

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Military Resources

Dedicated links to the study of the ancient Roman military. The Dalton School[Rome] [Military History]...

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The Roman Army, Part II

"...information on legionary armor, auxiliary troops, army activities and pay, and punishments and rewards." Courtesy of Barbara F. McManus, The College of New Rochelle. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Corpus Iuris Civilis:

The Digest and Codex:Marriage Laws This text is part of the Internet Medieval Source Book. The Sourcebook is a collection of public domain and copy-permitted texts related to medieval and Byzantine history. [Rome] [Political Resources]...

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