The Romans needed a powerful army to invade foreign lands and defend their empire. But what exactly made the Roman army so successful? Find out below: ANITA: The Romans in Scotland; the Roman army.

The Roman Empire was created and controlled by its soldiers. At the core of the army were its legions, which were without equal in their training, discipline and fighting ability. By the time ...

When the Roman Empire began collapsing, Christianity prevailed and the Roman Catholic Church kept its territories together.

Fregellae was once an agricultural and cultural center in the region, but after the destruction left behind by the Roman army, the city lay abandoned for more than 170 years. Now, archaeologists ...

He served in the Roman army as an Optio, a rank given to individuals who undertook almost every duty. Star reports that the title 'Optio' signifies a position of significant responsibility within ...

Perseus of Macedon was the last Greek king of ancient Greece before it came under Roman rule following defeat in the Battle ...

For the first time in memory, the Roman army was in retreat and the power of Rome was questioned. In 60 AD, Britain had been a Roman province for less than 20 years. Like the other frontier ...

Originally published in 2018, and now available in paperback, in The Army of the Roman Republic, Prof Sage (University of Cincinnati, Emeritus) gives us a survey of the evolution and history of Roman ...

For more help on Rome 2, read our Sparta Units, Iceni Units and Suebi Units Guide. The Roman army gets its charm from a powerful set of melee infantry units and threatening cavalry units ...

Roman Abramovich's career in business had inauspicious beginnings. The college dropout and former Red Army conscript started out trading rubber ducks, car tires, and dolls, having moved on from a ...