Roman soldiers are now best known for ... including thick layers of coconut matting and spiny helmets made from dried porcupine fish. This type of armor has become associated with Kiribati ...

The Roman Empire was created and controlled ... He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet, armor, shield and a pack with supplies. Soldiers were rigorously trained to march long distances ...

A Roman soldier was a well-trained fighting machine. He could march 20 miles a day, wearing all his armour and equipment. He could swim or cross rivers in boats, build bridges and smash his way ...

The members of museum staff have completed half of their challenge along Hadrian's Wall Museum staff are walking the length of Hadrian’s Wall dressed as Roman ... with helmets and armour on ...