The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world. It conquered a huge empire that stretched from Britain all the way to the Middle East. The soldiers were the best trained ...

ROMAN SOLDIER: Oi you! Bring me more moss to wipe ... To protect soldiers from attack, the Romans first built a basic camp with simple earth walls and ditches. High wooded walls were built around ...

What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle Where it is from: Dura-Europos, Syria When it was made: Second century A.D. Related: Babylonian tablet preserves student's ...