A Metal Detectorist in the U.K. Has Discovered Two Ancient Roman Cavalry Swords Once Used for Fighting on Horseback | Artnet News
news.artnet.com
A pair of ancient Roman swords have been found in England near Cirencester, which in the 2nd century was a busy metropolis.
  • thetoastmonster@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    The swords indicate the presence of the Roman military in Cotswolds, England.

    You don’t say!? Roman Corinium (modern day Cirencester) was a very important town, largest in size second only to Londinium.