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Master the art of Roman warfare from the ground up. This school takes you from the foundational structure of the Roman legion through advanced battlefield strategy, siege engineering, and the grand campaigns that shaped the ancient world. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a serious student of military science, you will gain deep, practical insight into one of history's most formidable war machines.
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Sign up to enrollLevel 100
ReadyDiscover the Roman military from the very beginning, assuming no prior knowledge. You will learn how the legion was organized, who served in it, what weapons and armor soldiers carried, and how Roman military culture shaped the ancient world.
4 modules · Teacher: Professor Livia
Level 200
LockedBuilding on your knowledge of legion structure, this course dives into how Roman armies actually fought. You will analyze core tactical formations, command decisions, and the principles that made Roman battlefield performance so consistently effective against diverse enemies.
Unlocks when the previous course is complete.
Level 300
LockedMove beyond the open battlefield to explore how Rome projected power through sieges, fortifications, and multi-season campaigns. You will apply real-world Roman engineering principles and strategic planning to analyze some of history's most consequential military operations.
Unlocks when the previous course is complete.
Level 400
LockedSynthesize everything you have learned to engage with Roman military history at the expert level. You will critically evaluate Roman grand strategy, analyze how the army adapted to crisis and decline, and produce portfolio-quality research connecting Roman military thought to modern strategic theory.
Unlocks when the previous course is complete.
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