Roman Soldier Daily Life

Lesson by Dean Stevens

Essay Question

• The Roman Empire was created on the backs of Roman soldiers.

• Using specific examples explain how Roman discipline, weapons and innovation helped them achieve empire.

Bad, Mad and Dangerous to Know

• Vinegar and cold palenta• Marius’s Mules• 20 years service• Originally landowners• Professional soldiers• No marriage• Service = Citizenship

Roman Soldiers Training

Roman Panoply

• Pilum or Hasta

• Scutum

• Segmentata

• Chainmail

• Gladius and dagger

• Brass Helmet w/crest

• Red Tunic

First Row Seat

• Raw Recruits/Velites

• Standard Bearers

Roman Battle Formation

Tortoise Formation

Barbarian Battle Formations

You’re in the Army Now!

• Camp• Roads• Aqueducts• Valor Awards

Roman Camps

• Password? • Gambling• Clubbing• Decimation

Essay Question

• The Roman Empire was created on the backs of Roman soldiers.

• Using specific examples explain how Roman discipline, weapons and innovation helped them achieve empire.

Further Reading

• As the Romans Did by Jo-Ann Shelton

• A History of the Jewish War by Josephus

• Caesar by Christian Meier