Lecture: Roman Special Forces – Royal Armouries Museum

Wed 6 Aug 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Lecture: Roman Special Forces image

Speaker: Dr Simon Elliott, FSA

Roman special forces and special ops: Speculatores, Exploratores, Protectores and Areani in the service of Rome

In this lecture Dr Elliott will explore whether the Romans had special forces like those we know today. Learn about secret Roman operations and ancient specialist units.

In-museum: Why not take the opportunity to visit our new exhibition – Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum. Open until 2 November, book online.

Online: You will receive a link to join the live presentation in your booking confirmation.

Image credit: A marble relief fragment from the front of a sarcophagus showing battle between Romans and Barbarians. British Museum (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1951-0306-1) © The Trustees of the British Museum