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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…
Roman Religion: Public and Private
The correct religious observance, in public or private, was of huge importance to the Romans.
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Feb 2830 min read
Social roles and gender in the Roman world
Comparing two views of how women were portrayed in the Roman world.
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Feb 287 min read
Roman Women
Author : Hatch, J., (2008), “How well do we actually know Roman women”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 3, Issue 11, THE...
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Feb 278 min read
The Roman Calendar
Author : Bolton, R., (2017), “The Roman Calendar”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 12, Issue 9, THE RMRS, pp. 4....
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Feb 273 min read
Roman Religion: an Introduction
Author : Hewitt, C., (2013), “Roman Religion: an Introduction”, first published on THE RMRS website. Pietas The term “religion” does...
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Feb 248 min read
The “Oldest Profession”
Author : Pooke, A., (2009), “Did Prostitutes in Rome wear Red and Yellow?”, first published in The Imperial Courier, Volume 4, Issue 5,...
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Feb 249 min read
Bless’d are the Cheese Makers
Roman cheese making.
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Feb 245 min read
Harpastum, the “beautiful game”
The Ancient Greeks and Romans are known to have played many ball games, some of which involved the use of the feet. The Roman game...
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Feb 243 min read
AD 69: the Year of the Four Emperors
A introductory guide to "AD 69: The Year of the Four Emperors".
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Feb 249 min read
Dressing Like a Roman
What follows was written by the late Clive Hewitt who went by the name of Sextilli amongst his friends in The Roman Military Research...
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Dec 31, 202425 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
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
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