In the 2nd and 3rd Centuries AD, long and straight, double-edged swords were the norm for the Roman armies, slightly longer than the traditional gladius. This one, found on a dog walk in 2004, could ...

A sword known as…the gladius! The gladius was part of the ... The Roman army was a vital part of ancient Roman life, affecting everything from the way it was governed to how it made its money.

Based on initial examinations, experts believe it to be an ancient spatha sword, a weapon typical of Roman infantry. The blade had also been broken into three parts, suggesting it may have been ...

The Roman Empire was created and controlled ... Each legionnaire (or 'miles') carried a short sword, called a gladius. This was his main weapon. He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet ...

These fascinating discoveries included Roman artifacts ... of the sword revealed that the artifact contained traces of fire patina, which indicated a burial theory or an ancient cremation ceremony ...