From the 6th century B.C.E., soldiering was a career choice and joining the army came with substantial perks (if you lived), ... Roman scutum (shield). Yale University Art Gallery, ...

Ask students to research and list the advantages and disadvantages of joining the Roman army such as good wages, not being able to marry. Students could create a conscience alley with half the ...

While in France, many of these enthusiasts turn to the Napoleonic Wars or the Second World War, here's a group that's showing originality by recreating a Roman legion, the Legion VIII Augusta. These ...

A twisted Roman helmet here is all that remains of a soldier obliterated by Boudica in Colchester. The Roman army promised citizenship, a pension, glory, if you could survive. And Terentianus did.

Ask students to research and list the advantages and disadvantages of joining the Roman army such as good wages, ... Students could also create a poster to convince boys to enlist in the Roman army.