“How the Romans almost lost 3 legions in Germania”

“How the Romans almost lost 3 legions in Germania” “How the Romans almost lost 3 legions in Germania” In 11 BC, Drusus, the Roman general, once again pushed into Germanic territory, advancing on the right bank of the Rhine. After encountering minimal resistance, he and his legions pressed forward, reaching the Weser River. However, theirContinue reading ““How the Romans almost lost 3 legions in Germania””

Arch of Galerius, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Arch of Galerius, Thessaloniki, Greece. Arch of Galerius, Thessaloniki, Greece.The Arch of Galerius (also called Kamara) stands on what is now the intersection of Via Egnatia and Dimitriou Gounari streets. Construction of the arch was spanned the years 298 and 299 AD; it was dedicated in 303 AD to celebrate the victory of the tetrarchContinue reading “Arch of Galerius, Thessaloniki, Greece.”

“Were Roman legionaries alcoholics?”

“Were Roman legionaries alcoholics?” “Were Roman legionaries alcoholics?” The diet of the Roman legionary was practical and designed to sustain soldiers over long campaigns. Central to their diet were bread and grain, particularly wheat, which soldiers would use to make bread or porridge. Grain was easily transportable and could be stored for extended periods, makingContinue reading ““Were Roman legionaries alcoholics?””

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