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How many meals did ancient soldiers (300BC-300AD) eat a day?

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Did Hannibal actually need vinegar to crack rocks when he crossed the Alps?

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Armor: Rawhide vs leather vs hardened/boiled leather

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Roman army salary during the mid Republic, late Republic, and early Empire?

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Were Roman Galea helmets made of skin (rawhide or leather)?

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How many logistics people does it take to feed/equip one Roman soldier & are they counted in a Roman legion?

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Why did ancient Qin-Han era crossbow bolts have a tang but medieval European crossbow bolts lack tangs?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How many meals did ancient soldiers (300BC-300AD) eat a day?	17
Did Hannibal actually need vinegar to crack rocks when he crossed the Alps?	15
Armor: Rawhide vs leather vs hardened/boiled leather	8
Roman army salary during the mid Republic, late Republic, and early Empire?	5
Were Roman Galea helmets made of skin (rawhide or leather)?	3
How many logistics people does it take to feed/equip one Roman soldier & are they counted in a Roman legion?	3
Why did ancient Qin-Han era crossbow bolts have a tang but medieval European crossbow bolts lack tangs?	3