He served in the Roman army as an Optio, a rank given to individuals who undertook almost every duty. Star reports that the title 'Optio' signifies a position of significant responsibility within ...

While Safaitic-Greek texts are not unknown in the Black Desert, what makes this collection unique is that it contains the first unambiguous Safaitic text composed by or for a Roman soldier.

The renovation of a football pitch in Austria’s capital has led to the discovery of a Roman mass grave housing the remains of ...

The Roman Empire was created and controlled by its soldiers. At the core of the army were its legions, which were without equal in their training, discipline and fighting ability. By the time ...

A group of Roman re-enactors. The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world. It conquered a huge empire that stretched from Britain all the way to the Middle East. The ...

A group of Roman re-enactors. The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world. It conquered a huge empire that stretched from Britain all the way to the Middle East. The ...