In addition to the Roman artifacts, multiple Iron Age weapons and armor were found, including "an incredibly valuable chainmail shirt." Experts believe it was buried by a chieftain. "The manner in ...

is contrasted with the Roman sword, optimized for penetrating armour. The discussion also covers the functionality of javelins ( or pilum) as both throwing weapons and for thrusting, shedding ...

From Roman "fish scale" armor to Japanese samurai suits ... "It's down to what tactics you're using, what weapons you're accompanying it with, and do you have a large or a small shield?" ...

Finally, he analyzes the visual depictions of Roman armor and weapons in "King Arthur," starring Clive Owen, Keira Knightley, and Mads Mikkelsen; "Risen," starring Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton ...

some of whom were buried with distinctive armor and weapons that established that they'd been Roman soldiers. Many had injuries on their bones caused by weapons like lances, daggers and swords ...