Res Militares

21/09/2026

It has been estimated roman soldiers they would burn 5250 kcal per day..

18/09/2026

Rome wanted the Mediterranean.
There was just one problem:
Rome didn't really have a navy. ⚔️🌊
During the First Punic War, Rome found itself fighting Carthage — a power with centuries of experience at sea and one of the strongest naval traditions in the Mediterranean.
But Rome had a massive advantage on land.
So why not bring the land battle to the sea?
According to the ancient historian Polybius, Rome came into possession of a Carthaginian warship that had run aground. The Romans used it as a model to build their own ships and rapidly assembled a fleet.
They didn't stop at copying.
They developed the corvus, a boarding bridge that allowed Roman soldiers to board enemy ships and turn naval combat into something much closer to an infantry battle.
It was a very Roman solution:
“We're not better sailors.
So let's make this a land battle.” 😂
Rome entered the First Punic War as a land power.
It emerged with the foundations of a Mediterranean naval power.
And this would become one of the defining features of Roman expansion:
Adapt. Learn. Then make it your own.

11/09/2026

You’ve probably seen Roman soldiers wearing it — but have you ever wondered why?
The manica was a segmented arm guard designed to protect the sword arm while still allowing the soldier to move and fight.
And its story gets even more interesting.
Arm protection of this kind was already associated with gladiatorial combat, where protecting the exposed arm could make the difference between life and death.
During the Roman wars in Dacia, Roman soldiers faced warriors armed with the terrifying falx, a long curved weapon capable of delivering powerful blows from above. The manica became particularly associated with protecting the arm against this kind of threat.
But there’s an intriguing possibility: some historians have suggested that the Roman military adoption of the manica may have been influenced by equipment already familiar from the gladiatorial arena.
We can’t say with certainty that the Romans simply copied the gladiators — but the connection is fascinating.
From the arena to the battlefield.
Roman military equipment wasn’t static. When something worked, the Romans adapted it.
And sometimes, the battlefield learned from the arena. ⚔️
Would you rather fight with a manica or without one?

04/09/2026

You probably picture a Roman soldier wearing the famous lorica segmentata.
But there’s another piece of armor that deserves much more attention.
The lorica gallica (or Hamata, but this is a neologism) — Roman chain mail.
Made from thousands of interlocking metal rings, it was flexible, durable and highly adaptable. Unlike rigid armor, it allowed considerable freedom of movement while providing protection against many battlefield threats.
And here’s the interesting part:
The Romans used it for centuries.
The Roman military constantly evolved. Weapons changed. Tactics changed. Equipment changed.
But the lorica gallica remained in use throughout much of Roman history, alongside other forms of armor.
It was used by both legionaries and auxiliaries, although exactly who wore what varied depending on the period and context.
Why?
Because sometimes the best piece of equipment isn’t the newest one.
It’s the one that works. And the one cheaper to fix.
And the Romans understood that very well. ⚔️

Would you rather fight in chain mail or lorica segmentata?

01/09/2026

It has been a long journey indeed, but the journey continues — and the dream is safe and sound! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who has supported Res Militares, believed in the idea, visited us, shared our story, and helped keep this dream alive.

Two years already… and we're just getting started. ⚔️

Happy birthday to my son! 😄🎂

24/08/2026

Ancient Rome sounds completely made up sometimes.
Shields used as weapons. Soldiers throwing their weapons before charging into close combat. Giant horns acting as a battlefield communication system.
And an empire that learned how to fight at sea by studying its greatest naval enemy.
The craziest part?
It was all real. ⚔️
Which one surprised you the most?

21/08/2026

Think you have what it takes to join a Roman legion? ⚔️
Long marches. Heavy equipment. Constant training. Building camps after walking all day... estimated Roman soldiers’ calories consumption is 5250 kcal per day.
And a centurion whose idea of workplace discipline involved a vine stick.
Still interested? 😂
Which part would you hate the most?

28/07/2026

22/07/2026

Cristiano Ronaldo? Michael Jordan?

No.

Meet Gaius Appuleius Diocles — a Roman charioteer who raced for 24 years and earned over 35 million sesterces during his career.

Ancient Rome had its own sports superstars.

And they didn't need a football stadium.

They had horses, chariots, 150,000 screaming fans… and an absolutely insane amount of money at stake.

Sorry, Ronaldo. The Romans had their own GOAT. 🐐🏇