A wood and leather shield dating to around A.D. 250 is one of only a few complete Roman scuta ever found. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

"Thought It Was A Rusty Bolt": 13-Year-Old Stumbles Upon Roman-Era Ring The ring, preserved in its entirety, features the image of a helmeted naked figure holding a shield in one hand and a spear ...

The world's only intact Roman shield and body armour that was found in a German field after being buried for more than 2,000 years are set to go on display in a new exhibition at the British Museum.

The iron ring-mail is a complete Roman chain-mail shirt which was lost during a huge fire at Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort, in the late third or early fourth century.

Name: Painted Roman scutum (long shield) What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle Where it is from: Dura-Europos, Syria When it was made: Second century A.D ...