The gladius sword became synonymous with the Roman Army's ancient conquests. Mentioned first in a 1 AD biography of Alexander the Great, the gladius sword was the standardized weapon for the ...

Archaeologists had a sword fight for science (and also because sword fights are fun). Could ancient bronze weapons really hack it in combat? Here's the answer.

“My favorite sword, hands down, has always been the gladius,” Lienhart said. The shortsword was the standard sidearm of the Roman legion, who attacked with it using quick thrusting motions ...

A pair of ancient Roman swords have been found in England near Cirencester, which in the 2nd century was a busy metropolis.

Turn it up to 8K if you can (you can’t), because this truly awesome video of master bladesmith Tony Swatton working on a Roman Gladius Sword made from damascus steel is a treat to watch ...

The swords have long blades that were likely used by Roman soldiers or civilians while riding on horseback. Cotswold District Council A metal detectorist has unearthed a pair of 1,800-year-old ...

Spatha swords gave horse-mounted troops a blade that was longer than the Roman gladius, which was often used by Roman foot soldiers. The newfound swords will soon undergo X-ray analysis.

In the 2nd and 3rd Centuries AD, long and straight, double-edged swords were the norm for the Roman armies, slightly longer than the traditional gladius. This one, found on a dog walk in 2004 ...

On July 2 in Willersey, England, archaeologists uncovered traces of a Roman villa. The discovery followed metal detectorists finding two iron Roman cavalry swords in 2023. Evidence also includes ...