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A Cache of Vintage Ships

By Andrew L. Slayman. Summoned last April to survey a construction site in Pisa, Italian archaeologist Stefano Bruni never imagined what he would find: nine well-preserved Roman ships--the largest group of ancient vessels ever discovered in a single place--and part of Pisa's classical port. Eight months of patient testing had yielded little, and co...

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Octeris Rome BC 210

Octeris Rome BC 210 In the year 210 BC, the ancient city of Rome witnessed a significant event known as the Octeris. This event marked a pivotal moment in Roman history, shaping the course of the city for years to come. The Octeris was a grand celebration that showcased the military might and cultural richness of Rome. It was a time of feasting, ...

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Ancient Roman Transportation

From earliest times the Romans displayed remarkable skill at building and engineering. They constructed bridges across the river Tiber, aqueducts to supply Rome with water, and sewers to drain the Forum and keep the city healthy.As they expanded their power across Italy, the Romans linked the capital with other communities they had conquered by a n...

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Quadriremis Rome BC 31

The Quadriremis was a type of ancient Roman galley ship used during the time of the Roman Empire. The term "Quadriremis" refers to the number of rows of oars used to propel the ship, in this case, four rows. These ships were an important part of the Roman naval fleet and played a significant role in naval warfare during the time of Rome. One of th...

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Roman Merchant Ship

Roman Merchant Ship. Small Wooden Merchant Ship With Two White Sails... Jonothan Potter (c) Dorling Kindersley...

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Roman Ship - Picture - MSN Encarta

Most Roman ships designed for commerce or war featured distinctive square sails. Long banks of oars propelled the ships swiftly through the water. Warships often had additional protective coverings to shield the crew from fire and missiles....

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A Guide to Greek and Roman Warships?

JSTOR article. The Classical Review New Series Vol 51 No. 1 (2001)pp. 103-105....

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Roman Warship 31 B.C

... (for Poser). The Roman Navy (Latin: Classis, lit. "fleet") comprised the naval forces of the Roman state. Unlike modern naval forces, it never existed as an autonomous service, but operated as an adjunct to the Roman army. Founded in ca. 311 BC, and massively expanded course of the First Punic War, the Roman navy played a vital role in the earl...

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Quinquereme and Corvus

A quinquereme was an ancient Roman galley with five banks of oars, used primarily for warfare and trade. These massive ships were manned by hundreds of rowers and marines, making them formidable vessels on the Mediterranean Sea. One of the most distinctive features of a quinquereme was the corvus, a boarding bridge with a spike at the end that cou...

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Triremis Rome BC 31

The Triremis was a type of ancient Roman warship used during the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. These ships were characterized by having three rows of oars on each side, making them fast and agile in naval combat. During the Battle of Actium, the Triremes played a crucial role in the naval forces of Octavian, who later became Caesar Augustus, and his ...

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