The Roman Gladius, the most feared sword of the ancient world! The gladius, also known as the Gladius Hispaniensis was the primary arm of the Roman legions during the time of antiquity. The gladius conquered the Mediterranean and subdued the European peoples, allowing for the creation of the Roman Empire. But the story of the Roman Gladius isn't exactly what people think it is. This video identifies what a gladius is exactly and reveals the history of the gladius with brand new research showing us the true history of the sword that built Rome!

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You can find the referenced books below!

The Roman Gladius and the Ancient Fighting Techniques: Volume I - Monarchy and Consular Age:
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The Roman Gladius:
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Check out more gladius reproductions by Pier Paolo Rvsticvs Siercovich here:
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