Imperium Romanum: The Roman Army ‒ Power Factor and Cultural Carrier in the Ancient Mediterranean

Without its perfectly organized military apparatus, Rome would never have been able to build a world empire. The power of all Roman emperors was based on their soldiers. This course presents the phenomenon of the Roman army in detail: from the beginnings of the legions, through their development, to the reasons for their success.

The focus is not only on great military history but also on the life of individual soldiers:

• What tasks did a legionary have?

• How did he live, fight, and suffer?

• How much could he earn, and how far did he travel the world?