Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this Roman history short we discuss the funerary practices which occurred when a Roman soldier died. This is part of a full video on the subject which includes discussions of the aftermath of battle.

Check out more videos in our live history series:
"Gaming in the Roman Army" youtu.be/l8AFtcNH_-c
"How Did Roman Cataphracts Prepare for War?" youtu.be/Ip1H5std7Gs
"Roman Army Training" youtu.be/cIEbLk9km1M
"What was Watchtower Duty like on the Roman Frontier?" youtu.be/dLp62Tcc0Pk
"Journey beyond Rome's Rhine Frontier?" youtu.be/PYvFjMcWv5w

Credits:
Research = Chris Das Neves
Script = Chris Das Neves
Narration = Invicta
Reenactment = Imperium Romanum