Roman military history contains some unexpectedly human details.
Archaeologists have found lead sling bullets bearing inscriptions, including commanders' names, military messages and insulting phrases aimed at the enemy.
Specialist slingers used these compact projectiles in ancient warfare. Some surviving examples preserve written traces of the people who prepared the ammunition and fought in Roman military campaigns.
This cinematic historical reconstruction explores an unusual side of Roman soldiers' lives: battlefield messaging, ancient black humour and the archaeology of warfare. 🏛️⚔️
