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

ROMAN: Roman language ... The swords the Romans carried were called a gladius. The blade was short and broad and it had a very sharp tip. It was designed to be thrust straight out in a stabbing ...

The gladiators will recreate ancient combat, pomp and circumstance in the Roman site's amphitheatre ... and oversee training in the art of the gladius, their short stabbing sword.

Roman history in video games offers a variety ... It is different from other games in the gladiatorial combat genre. Gladius' tactical combat adds depth and pits the player-created squad of ...