The spatha of literature appears in the Roman Empire in the 1st century AD as a weapon used by presumably Celtic auxiliaries and gradually became a standard heavy infantry weapon by the …

2016年7月15日 · The spatha was introduced to the Roman army in the early imperial period by Celtic cavalry auxiliaries who continued to wear their Celtic long swords, with blade lengths of …

2024年8月25日 · Roman cavalry spatha, 2nd century AD. (Modern reconstruction) The Romans adopted the cavalry sword, which they called by the Greek word “spatha” (a term that later …

2024年6月25日 · The Roman spatha is one of the best-known weapons of the Romans and is a double-edged sword that was mainly used as a slashing weapon. Due to its light weight and …

2024年5月8日 · The spatha was a Roman longsword, used primarily by cavalry in the Roman military. Spathii are longer than infantry swords, this replica is approximately 98 centimeters …

2023年9月6日 · Four stunningly preserved Roman-era swords—preserved for almost 2,000 years in their wood and leather scabbards—have been discovered in a cave near the Dead Sea, the …

It turned out to be a remarkable find; a Roman sword; a spatha dated to the 2nd-3rd century AD and rare in Britain. It is one of only eight in the country, most of these were recovered from...

2023年9月19日 · During a metal detectorist rally in March, Glenn Manning found two ancient Roman "spatha" swords dating back 2,000 years. The swords are commonly known as …

2023年7月17日 · The spatha originated in the late Roman Republic and became the primary weapon of the Roman cavalry during the Roman Empire. It was a longer and more versatile …

2024年3月4日 · Longer than its predecessor, the gladius, the spatha featured a length that allowed soldiers to maintain a safer distance from their enemies. Its blade was not just long …