Simon MacDowall4 days ago2 minPutting the Frighteners on the RomansBlue painted Ancient Britons strike fear amongst the Romans.
Simon MacDowallApr 102 minA little bit of everythingMagnesia (189 BC) is the classical ancient battle that offers a little bit of everything. You get Roman legions, pike phalanxes,...
Simon MacDowallMar 53 minAlmost IlipaWith the Society of Ancients Ilipa Battle Day only a couple of weeks away it was time for a final test game with my 6 mil Carthaginians...
Simon MacDowallJul 27, 20222 minLate Roman costume from the mosaicsA Sicilian highlight for anyone with an interest in the later Roman period is the incredible mosaics at Piazza Armerina. These 4th C AD...