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Roman Military Attire: Fashionable, Functional, or Both

Roman Military Attire: Fashionable, Functional, or Both

By Peter Cook

In this podcast we look at the gear of ancient Roman soldiers using archaeological and written evidence to determine if it is fashionable, functional, or both.
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The Roman Soldier’s Belt: Fashionable, Functional, or Both?

Roman Military Attire: Fashionable, Functional, or Both May 14, 2021

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The Roman Soldier’s Belt: Fashionable, Functional, or Both?

The Roman Soldier’s Belt: Fashionable, Functional, or Both?

Today we look at the military belt work by Roman Soldiers and determine whether or not it was a functional piece of gear, or an over-the-top fashion statement. Who knows? It might even be both! Cover image was taken from Google
May 14, 202113:32