Legionary Soldier
It's impossible to learn about Roman culture and history without learning about the Roman army. While some texts focus on major battles between large armies, in this unit we want to focus on the men themselves. Who were these Roman soldiers? What was their life like? How does the life of a Roman soldier compare to that of one today? These are things we want to explore, since the military was such a critical aspect of Roman culture and history.
To start, click here to open a World History Encyclopedia article on a Roman legionary. Then, take a look at the videos below to learn more about the daily life of a Roman soldier. |
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