Shields

What secret did the shield hold that turned Roman legionaries into the most feared force of antiquity? In a world where a soldier’s life hung by a thread, the Roman scutum was not just a piece of protection, but …

What distinguishes a Celtic shield from the rest of ancient armor? Imagine the mist-covered plain, the clash of iron, and the leather stretched over a disc that protects the warrior’s life and the honor of his clan. Celtic shields …

Roman Shield and Scutum: few pieces of military equipment define the identity of the Roman legion as well as this semi-cylindrical shield. In this article, you will discover what exactly a scutum is, how it was built, why it …