When most people think of the Roman Empire, they see "an image of the Roman legion, the imperial eagle and that sort of military aspect — along with gladiators, which has a long association with ...
Boudicca, who’s name means “Bringer of Victory,” was an ancient British Celtic queen who died around 60 CE, after leading her ...
In AD 52 they defeated a Roman legion. However, Caratacus was captured and died in Rome in about AD 54. Six years later the Romans attacked Anglesey, the stronghold of the druids, the inspirers of ...
but they lacked the organisation and military tactics of a Roman legion. The Romans were tightly disciplined and relied on a short stabbing sword in combat. Their front line was made up of ...