07-19-2021, 07:00 PM
I went along to the Nero exhibition at the British museum last month and was quite surprised how much material was on display which would be of interest to Roman army aficionados/aficionadas, in addition to the more predictable coverage of metropolitan aspects of his reign.
As well as various military gear such as swords and helmets from frontier sites in Germany (Mainz/Xanten) and civil war sites such as Cremona, there was a set of horse trappings marked with the name of Pliny also from Germany, various terra cotta tiles showing Parthian archers and lancers, military material from conflict in Britain itself (reflecting the ongoing conquest and the Boudican revolt during his reign) and most spectacularly the relief of the Praetorians which I think resides normally in the Louvre's annex site at Lens.
Showing until 24 October 2021 if you are able to get to London (so there is probably just about time to finish self-isolating/quarantining by then!).
John
As well as various military gear such as swords and helmets from frontier sites in Germany (Mainz/Xanten) and civil war sites such as Cremona, there was a set of horse trappings marked with the name of Pliny also from Germany, various terra cotta tiles showing Parthian archers and lancers, military material from conflict in Britain itself (reflecting the ongoing conquest and the Boudican revolt during his reign) and most spectacularly the relief of the Praetorians which I think resides normally in the Louvre's annex site at Lens.
Showing until 24 October 2021 if you are able to get to London (so there is probably just about time to finish self-isolating/quarantining by then!).
John
