history of military equipment studies – Roman Military Equipment

Exploring Innovations in Roman Armour studies at ROMEC XXI

June 26, 2025 MCB

ROMEC XXI in Brno was a vibrant tribute to Jon Coulston, highlighted by his wife Hazel’s contributions for travel bursaries. The event featured engaging discussions on armour and protective equipment, extensive tours of scientific facilities, and enjoyable entertainment. Future publications are planned, while venues for the next conference remain under consideration.

Lindenschmit as an elderly bearded man wearing a brimless smoking cap, looking to the right.

From Lindenschmit to Fischer: the Long March of Roman Military Equipment

October 19, 2024 MCB

This is the text of a (hitherto unpublished) paper presented by MCB to the Roman Finds Group Conference on Richborough, held at the University of Canterbury in 2018. We offer it here as a reflection on the development of Roman military equipment studies.