If there is one type of historical warrior that has reached mythical dimensions, it is the Japanese one. The figure of the samurai has been excessively mythologized, probably due to cinema, to the point of acquiring an aura of invincibility that doesn’t quite match reality. Samurai were human, and as such, they accomplished great deeds… […]
Armor
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The Only Roman Armor of the “Lorica Squamata” Type Ever Discovered is Restored
In a notable conservation achievement, the only known example of Roman legionary armor of the Lorica Squamata type, which is 1500 years old, has been successfully restored in Türkiye. This unique artifact was unearthed at the ancient site of Satala, in Gümüşhane, during the 2020 excavation season, and the restoration project was led by the […]