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Dive into history with us as we explore the incredible world of naval battles that once roared within the iconic walls of the Roman Coliseum! 🚢⚔️ Experience...
Military, culture, history, navigation, building techniques and archaeology. Ancient Rome was originally an Italic settlement dating from the 8th century BC ...
22 maj 2024 · In this captivating video, we explore the strategic innovations, epic battles, and legendary ships that propelled Rome's navy to dominate the ancient world. Join us as we delve into the tactics...
27 sty 2020 · Dig in to the history of the Roman Empire’s staged gladiatorial naval battles and how they flooded the Colosseum to reenact famous battles. — Starting in 80 CE, residents of Rome and visitors...
Roman fleet was named in ancient Rome as clasis. Its main centres were in Ravenna and Misenum, and smaller ones in some coastal provinces and on the Rhine and Danube. Seamen were recruited from the lowest sections of Roman society, even from slaves.
And for the grand finale, water poured into the arena basin, submerging the stage for the greatest spectacle of all: staged naval battles. Janelle Peters details the history of these mock maritime encounters.
The main technique of naval warfare involved the vessels ramming the enemy with their large brass ramming heads called rostrums. Discover how recent maritime archaeology uncovered 11 rostrums from 241 BC from the Bay of Naples area and learn how these artefacts better our understanding of ancient Roman warfare.
