Roman Soldiers Had a Clever Fix for Broken Armor, Study Finds The research is based on a 30-pound chainmail hoard found in Bonn, Germany. The Roman sculpture of Menelaus. Photo: Shutterstock.

Name: Painted Roman scutum (long shield) What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle Where it is from: Dura-Europos, Syria When it was made: Second century A.D ...

Museum conservators have finally pieced together the “ancient jigsaw puzzle,” reconstructing what is now a full piece of “exceptionally rare” Roman armor known as an arm guard, officials said.

The remains of about 150 men were found in the mass grave, along with pieces of armour and weapons that indicate they were Roman soldiers.© A. Slonek/Novetus ...

A wood and leather shield dating to around A.D. 250 is one of only a few complete Roman scuta ever found. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...