Rome
Concepts found in the catapult and the bow were combined to design the ballista. Rope springs were set in the frame angled to each other in the form of a "V", which increased the power. A very sturdy frame accommodated the extra torque, which meant extra weight, and less maneuverability. Note that the wood disk at the base of the ratchet pulls has ...
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A typical plan of a Roman fort from about 50 BC to 200 AD. The best examples are near Hadrians Wall on the border of Scotland and North England, where there are remnants of seventeen forts. There are also surviving examples in Germany, Scotland, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Many Roman forts on the outskirts of the empire started as nothing ...
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Legionary soldiers were the infantry ("pedites"), who formed the backbone of the Roman army. This group consisted of Roman citizens between the ages of seventeen and forty-six, most of whom volunteered to serve for twenty years as professional soldiers. The clothing consisted of a tunic ("tunica"), a short-sleeved woolen undergarment, reaching almo...
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The Roman Cocles Horatius held back the Etruscan army of Porsenna from the wooden Sublician bridge alone until it could be demolished. Horatius swam across the Tiber River to safety despite his wounds....
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Fragmment of a Roman Helmet cheek plate. A helmet,"galea", was one of the defensive armor of a legionary soldier. It was made of leather or metal, often ornamented with a crest....
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Culture, People, Military, Mythology, Places, Architecture, Government, Latin. KET Distance Learning....
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Includes the outline, history, and importance of these catacombs where the Christians started burying their dead underground....
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Includes the holiday's timing, associated festivals, and deities honored....
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Roman History (with timeline)
Roman Art
Roman Architecture
Roman Environment (with maps)
Roman Religion
Roman Clothing
Roman Language and literature
Roman Food
Roman Science
Roman People
Roman Economy
Roman Games (with gladiators and circuses)
Roman Government...
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Rome Landmarks and Historic Sites
A WorldWeb.com travel guide to Landmarks and Historic Sites in Rome, Latium, Italy....
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