Romans set for Carmarthen return

By Carmarthen Journal  |

By Gemma Roberts

 

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Roman re-enactment group Comitatus

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The Romans are returning to Carmarthen to put on an exciting cavalry display!
Roman re-enactment group Comitatus will be performing in Carmarthen Park on July 23.
The group will set up a living history camp in the park, but the main entertainment will be the cavalry display.
READ MORE: Historical re-enactment events

  

The Roman Empire's Secret Weapon Was Whistling Ammo

By David Grossman

 

 

A team of archaeologists, bolstered by a helpful fisherman, have discovered a previously unknown psychological tactic employed by the Roman army: whistling slingshot bullets.

The bullets were used approximately 1,800 years ago and were discovered at Burnswark Hill in southwestern Scotland. What actually happened at Burnswark Hill is up for debate. Some scholars claim that the Romans launched a massive attack at native Scots, others claim it was Roman training post. Regardless, there were a lot of Roman soldiers there.