An exceptionally preserved 30-pound Roman chainmail, found in 2012 in Bonn, Germany, reveals how ancient soldiers repaired and recycled their armor when they had to take matters into their own ...

Researchers from Czechia and Germany examined a 14-kilogram clump of ancient Roman mail ... clear evidence that mail armor was being repaired outside a Roman military installation," said Dr ...

The Roman Empire was created and controlled ... He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet, armor, shield and a pack with supplies. Soldiers were rigorously trained to march long distances ...

The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world ... they had the best weapons and the best armour. When the Romans invaded Britain, their army was so good that it took on ...

The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world ... they had the best weapons and the best armour. When the Romans invaded Britain, their army was so good that it took on ...