Ancient Rome

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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Roman Military Diploma from Slavonski Brod Military

"The regional museum in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, managed to obtain an extremely valuable antique artefact in 1997. It is a Roman military diploma dating from the first century A.D, which had been discovered by chance, while recovering sand from the Sava river bed." [Rome] [Military History]...

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Ius Romanum

Leges Rei Publicae Gaius Justinian Theodosian Code, The Latin Library [Rome] [Political Resources]...

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The Censors of the Roman Republic

The identities of the early Censors are not all known to us, buta continuous list exists from 280 BC onwards. [Rome] [Political Resources]...

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Historical Reenactors .

" People from across the world have for decades come together to reenact historical military and civilian life at various periods in time. A large number of these are dedicated to the Roman era. The level of historical detail required varies from Legion to Legion, and some engage in mock combat while others display their prowess at period drill and...

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The Siege of Syracuse by Livy

from Livy's History of Rome from its Foundation (59 BC-17 AD) . Translated by Aubrey de Selincourt, Penguin Books, New York, 1965 [Rome] [Military History]...

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Roman Military Sites in Britain

"A non-specialist's introduction to the fortresses, forts, watchtowers, temporary camps, depots and industrial sites, built by the Roman Army in Britain. Plus background material on the Roman Army and the military history of the province." © Peter Green 1997 [Rome] [Military History]...

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The Battle of Cannae

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Polybius (c.200-after 118 BCE): The Battle of Cannae, 216 BC

From:Polybius, The Histories of Polybius,vol. I. 264-275., trans. Evelyn S. Shuckburgh (London: Macmillan, 1889), pp. 226-230. Courtsey of the Internet Ancient History Sourcebook. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Roman Legionary Forces in Sicily During the Second Punic War

The Number of Legions Stationed on the Island from 214 to 210 B.C. by E. D. Clark The Ancient History Bulletin , vol 8.4 (1994) 133-140. [Rome] [Military History]...

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