This episode starts with one of our best Roman jokes ever! Keep listening for more…
And we find out about the Roman army’s deadliest weapons and coolest tricks that helped make them such an awesome army. And we answer the key question: How did number 2s make the Roman army move faster over long distances – even when they didn’t need to!? All that and more in this awesome episode.
Questions for parents/teachers to ask the kids:
1. Any man between 18 and 46 could be forced to join the army. What type of people did the Roman like best to recruit (make join) the army? Carpenter / fishermen / deer hunters
2. Why would the Roman army move their camp often? The best answers will include two reasons - one reason is smellier than the other!
3. Discipline was harsh. How did the army officers punish soldiers (legionaries)?
4. What was the “testudo” tactic (or formation)?
5. What do you think was the Roman Army’s best tactic or weapon?
6. What’s your favourite Roman joke from this podcast?
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Podcast cover art by Molly Austin
Instrumental music by Bensound
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