A Metal Detectorist in the U.K. Has Discovered Two Ancient Roman Cavalry Swords Once Used for Fighting on Horseback
A Metal Detectorist in the U.K. Has Discovered Two Ancient Roman Cavalry Swords Once Used for Fighting on Horseback
A pair of ancient Roman swords have been found in England near Cirencester, which in the 2nd century was a busy metropolis.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/6537002
The swords indicate the presence of the Roman military in Cotswolds, England.
I bet he watched University Challenge last night.
I'm glad they clarified it was for fighting on horseback and not for the horses themselves
The swords indicate the presence of the Roman military in Cotswolds, England.
You don't say!? Roman Corinium (modern day Cirencester) was a very important town, largest in size second only to Londinium.
I don't care if they aren't gold - I'd do a little dance after finding them!