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As its name implies, one of the guiding aims of THE RMRS is carrying out research and experimentation on a variety of historical matters relating to Roman military and civil life.
The Society also has a founding aim to share its knowledge, discoveries and findings with you. So, in THE RMRS’ Blog you will find articles and papers that may be of interest or use in studying Roman history. Why not take a look…
Experiences on the March with Replica Roman Equipment
Author : Atkinson, D. and Morgan, L., (1984), “The Wellingborough and Nijmegen March”, originally published in “Roman Military Equipment:...
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Dec 30, 202411 min read
Roman Clothing: Keeping Warm and Dry
How Roman soldiers dressed to be warm and dry.
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Dec 29, 202410 min read
Socks (Udones)
Author : Edwards, M., (2020), “On the subject of socks”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 15, Issue 12, THE RMRS, pp. 4,...
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Dec 29, 20242 min read
The Carriage of Weapons
Author : Geddes, P., (2007), “The Carriage of Weapons”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 2, Issue 3, THE RMRS, pp. 2-4....
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Oct 28, 20249 min read
The Hallaton Helmet
Author : Current Archaeology, (2009), “Hallaton Helmet’s Secrets Uncovered”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 4, Issue 8,...
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Oct 28, 20242 min read
Archery: Thumb Rings
As the bow and arrow developed in various regions of the world, a number of techniques were created for drawing the bowstring and...
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Oct 28, 20242 min read
Archery: Arrows
Author : Browne, P., (2006), “Roman Arrows”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 1, Issue 7, THE RMRS, pp. 6-8. Introduction ...
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Oct 27, 20244 min read
The Germani
Author : “Germanus”, (2006), “The Germani”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 1, Issue 8, THE RMRS, pp. 4-5. Early knowledge...
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Oct 27, 20246 min read
Rome’s Enemies: The Iceni
Author : Megan Dennis of Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service, (2008), “Silver of the Iceni”, first published in Current Archaeology...
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Oct 27, 20243 min read
Rome’s Enemies: Parthia
Author : Hatch, M., (2006), “Parthia”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 1, Issue 7, THE RMRS, pp. 2-4. The Parthian Empire...
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Oct 27, 20247 min read
Did the Carthaginians really sacrifice children?
Author : Fantar, M.H., (2010), “Did the Carthaginians really sacrifice children?”, reproduced in The Imperial Courier, Volume 4, Issue...
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Oct 27, 20246 min read
Rome’s Enemies: Carthage
Author : Hatch, M.A., (2010), “A Postcard from Carthage”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 4, Issue 10, THE RMRS, pp. 4-7....
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Oct 26, 20246 min read
Ancient Chemical Warfare
Author : James, S., (2008), “Persian Chemical Warfare”, in Current World Archaeology 38, re-published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 5,...
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Oct 26, 202410 min read
Military Failure at the End of Romano-Britain
Author : Brown, P., (2010), “Military Failure at the End of Romano-Britain”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 5, Issue 3,...
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Oct 26, 20246 min read
Stipendium (Pay)
From the time of the Consul Gaius Marius onwards, legionaries received 10 assēs a day or 225 denarii a year (equal to 900 sestertii )....
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Oct 26, 20243 min read
Legionary Ranks
Aside from the rank and file legionary who received the base wage of 10 assēs a day or 225 denarii a year (see Pay ), the following...
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Oct 26, 20249 min read
Legion Symbols
The signa militaria were the Roman military ensigns or standards carried by signiferi . Early in the Roman Republic the soldiers...
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Oct 26, 20244 min read
Legio IX Mysteriously Lost
Author : Russell, M., (2011), ‘ The Roman Ninth Legion’s mysterious loss ’, BBC News, Available online (accessed March 2011). “The Eagle...
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Oct 26, 20244 min read
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