Location
Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds (and Online)
Join Dr Simon Elliott as he asks the question – did the Romans have special forces like those we know in our world today? Learn about secret Roman operations as Simon explores these ancient and modern specialist units.
Much has been said about the Roman army and its mighty legions who carved out an empire that stood for centuries. But little has been said about the men and units employed when something more subtle than the march of legions was required.
From tactical scouting, covert reconnaissance, and espionage; to assassinations, abductions, counter-insurgency, and bodyguarding, join Dr Simon Elliott as he reveals an entirely overlooked historical phenomenon: Roman special forces and special operations. Simon uses crucial evidence to explore these specialist units, their types of operations, and how they compare to modern conceptions of Special Forces.
Come along to learn about the men who were they eyes and ears of the empire, the deadly tip of the Roman sword.
For more details, go to https://royalarmouries.org/leeds/whats-on/roman-special-forces-and-special-ops
Image: Battle sarcophagus relief © The Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)