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. Segontium was a very ...

Among the hidden items were swords, spears, lances ... "Alternatively, it could have been looted from a Roman legionary in battles closer to the empire's Germanic frontier and later brought ...

A legionary had to be over 17 years old and a ... At the last minute, they hurled their javelins and drew their swords, before charging into the enemy. Then the cavalry (soldiers riding horses ...