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Roman Legionary: 1st Century BC-3rd Century AD

14 minutes 12 seconds

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Roman soldier wears a helmet and armor as he grits his teeth and holds up a sword. Text reads, "Roman Legionary. First Century BC to Third Century AD."

The Roman legionary was a professional heavy infantryman of the Roman army. These soldiers would conquer and defend the territories of ancient Rome. At its height, Roman legionaries were viewed as the foremost fighting force in the Roman world.

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Runtime: 14 minutes 12 seconds

Topic: Geography, History
Subtopic: Ancient History, Europe
Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
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Release Year: 2021
Producer/Distributor: Simple History
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