Archaeologists found the skeletons of 19 Roman soldiers, complete with all their weapons and armor — including the scutum — in a tunnel under a fortification tower.

The world's only intact Roman shield and body armour that was found in a German field after being buried for more than 2,000 years are set to go on display in a new exhibition at the British ...

Archaeologists recently found an ancient Roman helmet in an unusual location, a Danish village. Vejle Museums announced the discovery of numerous ancient artifacts, including the Roman armor, in a ...

There were several different types of gladiators who fought at the time of the Roman Empire. Wearing different kinds of armor, and welding a mix of weapons, these fighters were pitted against each ...

The roar of the arena crowd, the bustle of the Roman forum, the grand temples, the Roman army in red with glistening shields ...

The Roman legions 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.

Detail of a Roman legionary's articulated cuirass armor, on view at "Legion: Life in the Roman Army" at the British Museum. Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images.