Ancient Rome

Culture and History from 8th Century BC to the 4th Century AD.

Scutum Shield

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/scutum-shield 31st Jul 2021 - This is the most recognized war shield of The Roman Army. Although the name (in Latin can mean any shield), the Scutum has been associated with the tr …

Lorica Squamata

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/lorica-squamata 31st Jul 2021 - This was simply Scale armor. Seen during the early Republic Period (and going forward in some forms), it was made from small metal pieces of flattened …

Coolus Helmet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/coolus-helmet 31st Jul 2021 - This Helmet was produced in the late 3rd Century B.C. up to 79 A.D.  Made from brass, it was designed from the Celtic helmets the Legionaries enc …

Puggio Dagger

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/puggio-dagger 31st Jul 2021 - A Roman sidearm, comparable with a dagger. Developed in the early 1st Century A.D. - The Pugio had two variations. The first, was a wedge-shaped blade …

Lorica Segementata

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/lorica-segementata 31st Jul 2021 - A popular form of Roman Armor, the Lorica Segementata consisted of thin iron or metal plates (girth hoops), fastened with internal leather straps. The …

Equites Singulares Augusti

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/equites-singulares-augusti 31st Jul 2021 - These troops were the "Cavalry Arm" of The Praetorian Guards (similar to a Household Cavalry Guard). They were created during The Imperial Period (bet …

Praetorian Guard

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/praetorian-guard 31st Jul 2021 - The name ''Praetorian'' derived from the Roman word "Praetor"  or Commanding General of a Roman Field Army. It was the style of Roman Commanders …

Lorica Hamata

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/lorica-hamata 31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 1st Century A.D., this early Chain Mail replaced the plated Lorica Segmentata. By the 4th Century A.D. - it had become the standard i …

Hippika Gymnasia

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hippika-gymnasia 31st Jul 2021 - More prevalent in the 2nd Century AD Roman Military, the ''Hippika Gymnasia'' was a form of training and exercise used to develop Roman Cavalrymen and …

Frumenttari

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/frumenttari 31st Jul 2021 - Ancient Rome had a long History of using Spies and Informants. These were seen as Political ''tools'' to manipulate Members of Government and even The …

Hastilarius

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hastilarius 31st Jul 2021 - While hardly anyone (rather a former Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine), would not still cringe at the sight of His or Her ''Drill Instructor'' (or Ma …

The Arch of Septimius Severus

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/arch-of-septimius-severus 31st Jul 2021 - Built in 203 AD by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, The ''Arch'' which bears His name was also (in part) dedicated to His two Sons and their participa …