A recent excavation at what is believed to be the site of the first battle of the Roman invasion of Scotland around 140 AD, has uncovered a number of lead slingshot that contained drilled holes. Continue reading “Lead Sling bullets that whistle”
The sarissa was a long pike used by the infantry of Phillip II (King of Macedonia 359 – 336BC).
Continue reading “Weaponry of the Army of Phillip II of Macedon – the Sarissa”
19 July
Fromelles was the first major battle fought by Australians on the Western front. Fromelles saw British and Australian troops attack the German lines in a prelude to the battle of the Somme. Continue reading “1916 The Battle of Fromelles begins”
30 May – On this day
Titus and his Roman legions breached the Second Wall of Jerusalem. The siege had begun in February of AD 70 and didn’t finish until September of the same year. Continue reading “AD 70 – Titus breaches second wall of Jerusalem”
The Battle of Arausio
On 6 October 105 BC the Roman army suffered a massive defeat at the hands of the Cimbri near the town of Arausio and the Rhone. Continue reading “Roman Loss at the battle of Arausio”
The Ostrogothic leader Theodoric the Great fought Odoacer at the battle of Verona in 489 (one of many with the same name). This battle was effectively part of the agreement struck with the emperor Zeno at Constantinople. Continue reading “AD 489 The Battle of Verona”
22 September – On this day
Themistocles defeated the navy of Xerxes, using a ruse to force the engagement that was not universally desired by his Greek allies. Continue reading “480 BC The Battle of Salamis”
Domitian was said to have been desperate for military glory. Continue reading “AD 82/83 Domitian’s War against the Chatti”
This was one of the iconic Roman battles and illustrated the superb generalship of Julius Caesar. Continue reading “September 52 BC – The Battle of Alesia”
This month we are featuring an image of the Ludovisi battle sarcophagus. Continue reading “Our title photo for the month”
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