5THEY USED A SHIELD CALLED SCUTUM AND A HELMET CALLED GALEA
The galea provided protection to not just the head, but also the neck and parts of the face.
For footwear, the Roman soldiers used the caligae, which were sturdy and heavy-soled military boots. The shield used by the Romans is called the scutum. It was initially an oblong and convex shield but with time it developed into a rectangular, semi-cylindrical shield.
Mosaics were very popular in the Roman Empire. From the colorful, marble (or glass cubes) squares various patterns were laid on the floors or walls. Many beautiful ancient compositions have been preserved to our day, which prove the craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen. Here are 10 places where we will see some of the most beautiful Roman mosaics.