From mail and shields to protection of a more spiritual nature, armour in the ancient world took on many forms and was developed to deal with a number of specific problems.

Theme: Armour in the ancient world

• Dan Howard, 'The earlier forms of armour - First attempts'.
• Gioal Canestrelli, 'Mail armour of the Celts - Gallica'.
• Ian Ross, 'Countering Clibanarii at Turin - An invulnerable enemy'.
• Simon Elliott, 'Adapting to new opponents - Arms to armour'.
• Adam Parker, 'Magical protections in the Roman army - Warding the evil eye'.
• Evan Schultheis, 'Arms supply in the Dominate - Mines to Miles'.

Features:

• Duncan Head, 'Numidian or Moorish cavalry - The cavalry's new clothes'.
• Duncan B. Campbell, 'Animal pelts in the Roman army - How to dress a standard-bearer'.
• David J. Breeze, 'Cavalry on the Bridgeness Slab - Pride in the army'.
• Tacticus, 'Taktikè technè, part VIII - Learning to siege'.