How the Roman Empire solved its public sector pension problem – 2,000 years before Britain
It’s an idea that has lasted until the modern day. The UK has its own generous pensions for state workers and some 17.2m ...
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How the Roman Army Repaired Its Armor Far From Home
If true, their findings, detailed in a December 10 study published in the journal Antiquity, shed light on the Roman military’s repair and recycling methods on the empire’s northern frontier ...
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Statue of soldiers in the Roman Army
The Roman Empire was created and controlled by its soldiers. At the core of the army were its legions, which were without equal in their training, discipline and fighting ability. By the time ...
Roman Empire’s lead pollution was high enough to lower IQs, study says
Silver fueled the rise of the Roman Empire. But the ancient process of mining and extracting silver was also making the air thick with lead, scientists found.
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The Worst Roman Battle Tactic in History
This Roman battle tactic stands as one of their greatest failures, remembered for its lack of foresight and disastrous ...
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‘Warhammer: The Old World’ How To Play The Empire of Man
Today take a look at the basics of how to play Warhammer: The Old World’s Empire of Man, the good old humans!
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Belisarius: The General Who Expanded Byzantine Empire to Its Greatest Extent
Belisarius is the much underrated military commander of the Byzantine Empire who helped reclaim huge swathes of the Roman Empire.
Skyrocketing Prices Are An Age-Old Problem. Here's How Roman Emperors Battled Runaway Inflation
The language is different but this edict on maximum prices , issued in 301 CE by Roman emperor Diocletian, reflects a feeling ...