A group of Roman re-enactors. The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ancient world. It conquered a huge empire that ... friends as you did so. And I know it looks a bit odd but ...

Traditionally, Roman society was extremely ... as was patronage by the emperor – at one point, Caligula even made a horse a senator. Over time, society did become more fluid.

For around 100 years (a century), the Roman army had been building an empire across Europe ... what their homes looked like and even what they did for fun. And thanks to a book written all ...