The pilum was a Roman javelin crucial to the empire's military success. Its design featured a long iron shank with a pyramidal head, intended to bend upon impact, rendering enemy shields unusable.

This legionary sword was found at the Roman fort of Segontium, Caernarfon, in March 1879. It dates from the first century and consists of a metal blade and ivory hilt.

Historian Tristan Hughes investigates what it was really like to fight as a legionary soldier in the Ancient Roman army. He examines replica weapons, including Germanic and Roman swords ...

A 1,900-year-old Roman coin hoard equivalent to a legionary's monthly salary has been discovered in Norfolk, England, consisting of 25 silver denarii that were lost between the 160s to 170s.

Just one of the fallen has been identified as a Roman legionary so far. The rest—despite their Roman-style equipment—remain uncertain. DNA and isotope analyses are underway.

JERUSALEM, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- An ancient Roman sword and scabbard, and an engraving of a menorah on stone were found during work on a 2,000-year-old drainage tunnel in Jerusalem. The sword, still in ...

Legion, an exhibition opening at the British Museum next month, will explore the life of the Roman army. Skeletal remains of suspected murder victims, a war trumpet, and a legionary shield – the first ...

Historical reconstructions set during Roman times were a popular staple of early European cinema, culminating in the 1914 epic “Cabiria,” still considered one of the most lavish films ever made.

This legionary sword was found at the Roman fort of Segontium, Caernarfon, in March 1879. It dates from the first century and consists of a metal blade and ivory hilt.