Ancient Rome
Eques Gladiator
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-rome/eques-gladiatorThese were mounted Gladiators (Cavalry). Often used in Battle spectacles, they were trained to imitate Roman Cavalry. Normally armed with Spear and Parma Shield (Round), …
Essedarius Gladiator
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-rome/essedarius-gladiatorThese Gladiators were specially trained to “drive” War Chariots in various Games and Events. Often used to represent “enemies”, they were also use …
Navis Lusoria
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-rome/navis-lusoriaThese Roman Warships served chiefly as Transport Ships (around 12-13 B.C.). Made of wood and roughly 70 feet long, Navis Lusoria ships featured a single Main Mast and Oar …
Focale
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-rome/focaleBasically, The Roman Rocale was nothing more than a -scarf! However, The Focale was not worn as a “fashion statement” or “Trend”. The Focale was d …
Sagum
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-rome/sagumThe Sagum was the principle robe or covering (cloak), worn by Roman Legionaries (1st thru 3rd A.D.) (as well as Officers and NCOs). Designed to help keep them warm, The S …
Tunica
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-rome/tunicaThe standard apparel of a Roman man was the Tunic. A shorter version of the more formal Toga-like dress, The Tunica was designed for Roman soldiers. Made short (so as to …
Bracae
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-rome/bracaeBracae were basically pants or trousers. Rome was NOT a fan of pants (seen as Barbaric). When Rome first encountered The Bracae, it was during their battles with Germanic …
Plumbata
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-rome/plumbataThis unusual Roman weapon was taken from a much older Greek design (possibly from 500 B.C.) The Plumbata was in essence a “lead throwing dart”, which could be …
Cingulum
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-rome/cingulumSimilar to the previously discussed Pteruges (or leather and brass studded strips worn as a form of groin protection), for Roman Officers and NCOs – The Cingulum wa …
Cestus
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-rome/cestusAnother “weapon” debated by many Historians (who claim it was more used for “hand fighting”), The Cestus is another very iconic (recognized) piece …