Soldier and Warriors Hoplites Equites Pedites Infantry Cavalry
Resources on the ancient fighting men themselves and their formations.
R.W. Davies and 'The Roman Military Diet'
We've been led to think that ancient Romans were mainly vegetarian and that when the legions came into contact with the European barbarians they had trouble stomaching the meat-rich food. Maybe this is too simplistic. Perhaps the Roman soldiers weren't opposed to a daily meat-centered meal.
We've been led to think that ancient Romans were mainly vegetarian and that when the legions came into contact with the European barbarians they had trouble stomaching the meat-rich food. Maybe this is too simplistic. Perhaps the Roman soldiers weren't opposed to a daily meat-centered meal.
Ancient Women Warriors
Ancient queens and other women who led their people into battle: Amazons, Queen Artemisia, Queen Boudicca, Queen Samsi, Queen Tomyris, Trung Sisters, Queen Zenobia.
Ancient queens and other women who led their people into battle: Amazons, Queen Artemisia, Queen Boudicca, Queen Samsi, Queen Tomyris, Trung Sisters, Queen Zenobia.