Category Archives: Numancia

Numantia–or Don’t Mess with Rome

Posted on July 25, 2014 by 100swallows

The Roman Empire was a nice package of countries and peoples. But what happened if you didn’t want to become part of it? The native Spaniards of a little town called Numantia decided that they were damned if they would … Continue reading →

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What Rome Learned from Hispania

Posted on October 15, 2010 by 100swallows

Rome picked up all kinds of tricks and useful knowledge from the peoples it conquered. While fighting the native Spaniards, for instance, the Roman officers saw the virtues of the short sword they carried. Both its edges were sharp and … Continue reading →

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