Roman Leaders: The 10 Greatest Generals behind the Empire
2016年1月20日 · 7. Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (106-48 BCE) Political and Military Leader of the Roman Republic. Hailing from a wealthy provincial background, Magnus – or “Pompey The Great” – was one of the main leaders during the final decades of the Roman Republic, and Rome’s most famous General during its closing.
10 Powerful Women of Ancient Rome | All About History
2017年8月29日 · Here we pull back the curtain to reveal ten women who shaped the Roman world. Portrait of Livia Drusilla, Aegidius Sadeler, after Titian, 1624 – 1650. Courtesy of the Rijksmuseum. 10. Livia Drusilla. Livia Drusilla was wife to the Emperor Augustus for 51 years.
Boudica Vs Rome – An Ancient Battle For Britain
2019年5月31日 · The Roman soldiers and the rest of the survivors barricaded themselves within the massive temple of Claudius, but the desperately outnumbered force was completely surrounded. Amid the black smoke filling the sky and reek of decaying flesh surrounding the edifice, the defenders held off the British horde for two long days.
Soldiers of the Past: Roman Legionaries | All About History
2015年2月12日 · Soldiers of the Past: Roman Legionaries. As the Roman Empire emerged from the Italian Peninsula, with it came the best fighting force the ancient world had ever seen. Regimented and expertly trained, they swept away the Etruscans and Greeks and then continued into central Europe and North Africa. Even the great Empires of Carthage and Egypt ...
The Hunt For The Real King Arthur | All About History
2019年4月25日 · Lucius Artorius Castus, a Roman soldier of the late-2nd or early-3rd century is a possible Arthur. This career warrior supposedly led troops of Sarmatians against invading Caledonians in ancient Britain, all the while grasping a standard bearing a large red dragon pendant – the inspiration for Arthur’s surname ‘Pendragon.’.
History’s ultimate warriors | All About History
2013年10月14日 · Roman Heavy Infantry. The strength of the Roman war machine was their highly trained and disciplined infantry. Capable of decimating armies three times their number, the Roman soldier fought in line using his shield and short cutting blade to steam-roller over less disciplined opponents for the glory of Rome. Samurai Warrior
Swiss Pikemen | All About History
2013年9月11日 · Swiss Pikemen. The legendary Swiss soldier Arnold Winkelried who valiantly threw himself onto the spears of the troops sent by the Holy Roman Empire to invade the Swiss Cantons. His actions allowed the Swiss to penetrate into the enemy lines and win the battle. The Battle of Sempach convinced the Swiss to adopt the Pike as their main weapon in ...
The perfect gifts for History lovers this Christmas
2019年11月25日 · The history of the Roman Empire and its military prowess resounds through the ages. At its height the empire covered five million square kilometres and held sway over seventy million people. This highly illustrated manual gets to grips with what we know about the men of the legions and includes fascinating detail on their kit, equipment ...
Soldiers of the past: Hoplites | All About History
2015年1月29日 · Soldiers of the past: Hoplites. The hoplite was an armoured infantry unit of the Ancient World. They primarily fought for the Greek city states but also served the later Macedonian Army. They received basic military training, which gave them the advantage of the untrained militia they often came up against. Their armour was not provided by the ...
Mary Beard: “Trump got his combover from Julius Caesar”
2018年4月5日 · Mary Beard: “Trump got his combover from Julius Caesar”. Hopefully it hasn’t escaped your notice that the new issue of All About History features an incredible Julius Caesar cover article written by leading historian of the Roman world, Dr Adrian Goldsworthy, bringing to life the chaos and drama of Roman politics, the fall of the Republic ...