Roman

Torcs were worn around the neck, the upper arm or the wrist during Roman times. This torc is the equivalent of our modern bangle. The image on the front of this card is of Ceres (Summer), part of thr Four Seasons mosaic from the 1st century pavement...

BRITAIN AT WAR - Set of 4 On 1st September 1939 Hitler's German army invaded Poland with Britain and France then declaring war on Germany 2 days later. World War II had begun. By June 1940 the Germans had overpowered France and the low countries...

The most characteristic symbol of the Praetorian Guard is the Scorpion. It appeared on their standard and on their shields and sometimes helmets. Some of the symbols adopted by individual legions derived from the astrological birth-signs of their...

Torcs were worn around the neck, the upper arm or the wrist during Roman times. This torc is the equivalent of our modern bangle. The image on the front of this card is of Actaeon and is part of the Four Seasons mosaic from the 1st century pavement...

Classic Roman style shield known as the “Scutum”. With tactics adapted from the Greeks, Roman soldiers as a cohesive unit, armed with the scutum, could perform versatile interlocking formations. Providing mobile infantry defenses unparalleled...

The Roman goddess Minerva is often depicted with an owl, her sacred creature. She was associated with the Greek goddess Athena, the patron goddess of Athens whose symbol was also the owl. This Minerva Owl pin badge is made from lead-free pewter and...

This reproduction Roman bronze of a mouse is modeled on an original Roman piece. Just as today, it would have been used for decorative purposes. The sculpure is just one of a range of beautiful 'Miniature Bronzes' dating from early Egyptian, through to...

Gladiators were trained to fight each other or against animals, sometimes to the death. They would fight for the entertainment of the crowds in arenas and amphitheaters. The set of four mini Gladiator figures includes: a Secutor, Retiarius, Thracian and...

The floors of Roman houses were often richly decorated with mosaics made from stone or glass of different colours, known as tesserae. These mosaics usually captured scenes of history and everyday life. Some of these buildings were held up by huge columns...

A centurion was a professional officer of the Roman army. Most centurions commanded 83 men despite the commonly assumed 100, but senior centurions commanded cohorts, or took senior staff roles in their legion. This highly detailed Roman Centurion figure...

This highly detailed miniature is of a legionary centurion's helmet, of the time of the Emperor Vespasian, circa 75AD. The helmet would have had a crest of horsehair and would have been worn with silver scale cuirass (body armour) and decorated greaves,...

The Colouring Posters consists of four A3 size colouring sheets, an educational information sheet and six colouring pencils. There is a colourful header card and all are held in a clear cellophane bag. CELTIC: On the front of the posters are the...