The Hallaton Helmet, a remarkable artifact believed to have belonged to a high-ranking Roman cavalry officer, has been restored to its former glory and is now on display at the Harborough Museum.

The sword's length indicates they were cavalry weapons used by warriors on horseback, according to Smithsonian Magazine. They were shorter than the Roman gladius used by foot soldiers and had ...

As its name suggests, the equestrian class was originally composed of the Roman cavalry. In 218 BC, equestrians took on more commercial roles when Lex Claudia prevented Senators from becoming ...