The gladius sword became synonymous with the Roman Army's ancient conquests. Mentioned first in a 1 AD biography of Alexander the Great, the gladius sword was the standardized weapon for the ...

Spatha swords gave horse-mounted troops a blade that was longer than the Roman gladius, which was often used by Roman foot soldiers. The newfound swords will soon undergo X-ray analysis.

Three of those swords had long blades like spatha, while the fourth was a shorter ring-pommel sword. You Might Also Like Metal Detectorists Stumble Upon a Rare 2,000-Year-Old Roman Sword in Poland ...