"8 Things You May Not Know About the Praetorian Guard" Topic
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| Tango01 | 10 Jul 2014 10:26 p.m. PST |
"Equal parts secret service, special forces and urban administrators, Rome's Praetorian Guard was one of the ancient world's most prestigious military units. These handpicked soldiers are most famous for serving as the sworn bodyguard of the Roman ruler, but they were also used as a Jack-of-all-trades force in the service of the Empire. Guardsmen fought alongside the legions on campaign, put down uprisings, pacified rioters and served as security at gladiator shows and chariot races. As their influence grew, they also played a pivotal role in the intrigue and double-crossing that blighted imperial Rome. Explore eight facts about the men-at-arms who protected—and sometimes murdered—the Roman emperor…"
Full article here
link Amicalement
Armand |
| AUXILIAPAL | 11 Jul 2014 3:43 a.m. PST |
Very interesting, thanks Armand! |
| Jcfrog | 11 Jul 2014 4:04 a.m. PST |
merci/gracias
you are a useful ferret of good stuff on the net. |
| Tango01 | 11 Jul 2014 10:19 a.m. PST |
Happy you enjoyed the article my friend!. (smile). Amicalement
Armand |
dilettante  | 11 Jul 2014 9:49 p.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 11 Jul 2014 11:26 p.m. PST |
A votre service mon ami!. Amicalement
Armand |
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