Gladius (Classical Latin: [ˈɡɫadiʊs]) is a Latin word properly referring to the type of sword that was used by ancient Roman foot soldiers starting from the 3rd century BC and until the 3rd century …

2022年11月16日 · For four centuries, the gladius was one of the defining weapons of Rome as both a republic and an imperial power. It emerged in the 3rd-century bce, as Rome sought …

The gladius, which in some respects is the most iconic and important weapon of the Roman Army, was not Roman at all. The origin of the gladius is much clearer if we call it by its complete and …

The Roman gladius sword is one of the most iconic weapons that comes to mind when we think of a Roman legionary. Although it varied slightly in size over the centuries, with its short blade of …

2024年8月15日 · The Roman gladius, a short sword that became synonymous with the might of the Roman legions, is one of the most iconic weapons of ancient history. Compact yet deadly, …

2023年12月11日 · The Mainz gladius was used from 20 BC until at least the 40s AD, as examples linked to the 43 AD Roman invasion have been found in Britain. However, a new type of …

2024年6月30日 · The Gladius, following the Punic Wars, became the standard sword for Roman legionaries from the 2nd century BCE. The gladius Hispaniensis, an iconic symbol of Roman …

2023年9月20日 · This fantastic and detailed study reveals the origins of ancient Rome’s most iconic weapon: the gladius. Based on first-class research, this is a story of historical …

2024年5月14日 · The gladius stands as one of the most iconic weapons of antiquity, a fearsome sword wielded by the might of Rome’s legions, whose blades – literally and metaphorically – …

2024年9月28日 · The gladius sword holds an iconic place in the history of ancient Rome, serving not only as a deadly weapon but also as a symbol of the power, discipline, and effectiveness …