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 ...

What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle Where it is from: Dura-Europos, Syria When it was made: Second century A.D. Related: Babylonian tablet preserves student's ...

Most soldiers in the Roman Empire came from countries outside ... The man in charge of a century was known as a ‘centurion’. Image caption, Artillery soldiers fired giant catapults called ...