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; Rhine River Patrol, #15, "A Tribune's Secret" : The Tribune sat in the deep shade of a spreading oak tree with the remains of a sumptuous mid-day meal before him. Lobster shells and cherry pits littered the table and covered the large silver serving platter. Standing close to the edge of the table stood a large flagon half-filled with Falernian wine, while next to the wine stood a pitcher of cool spring water fresh from the spring house under the building behind him. He held loosely in his hand an elaborately carved wooden goblet and he appeared to be in deep thought. [[/QTR 2 2008|More...]] | ; Rhine River Patrol, #15, "A Tribune's Secret" : The Tribune sat in the deep shade of a spreading oak tree with the remains of a sumptuous mid-day meal before him. Lobster shells and cherry pits littered the table and covered the large silver serving platter. Standing close to the edge of the table stood a large flagon half-filled with Falernian wine, while next to the wine stood a pitcher of cool spring water fresh from the spring house under the building behind him. He held loosely in his hand an elaborately carved wooden goblet and he appeared to be in deep thought. [[/QTR 2 2008|More...]] | ||
| − | ; Death, part 1 : Hastus watched wearily as the sun burst from the horizon and lit the mountain tops around him with the golden glow of morning light. The dark plains that stretch away to the North were still hidden in deep shadow as though still sleeping, wrapped in the cloak of darkness. The hillside above and below him was empty now, except for the dead bodies of the enemy, dead horses, and the few Roman legionaries who had fallen | + | ; Death, part 1 : Hastus watched wearily as the sun burst from the horizon and lit the mountain tops around him with the golden glow of morning light. The dark plains that stretch away to the North were still hidden in deep shadow as though still sleeping, wrapped in the cloak of darkness. The hillside above and below him was empty now, except for the dead bodies of the enemy, dead horses, and the few Roman legionaries who had fallen. [[/QTR 2 2008|More...]] |
; Book Report: "Early Roman Armies", Sekunda & Northwood : "...a good introductory text to the more involved and detailed books on the Roman Army..." [[/QTR 2 2008|More...]] | ; Book Report: "Early Roman Armies", Sekunda & Northwood : "...a good introductory text to the more involved and detailed books on the Roman Army..." [[/QTR 2 2008|More...]] | ||
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| − | ; The Great Rhenus Fluvius : (The Letters of Lucius Pomonianus #6) The great river spread out before the man standing in the shadow of the great cliff which overhung the river road. The river surface had the appearance of a very large | + | ; The Great Rhenus Fluvius : (The Letters of Lucius Pomonianus #6) The great river spread out before the man standing in the shadow of the great cliff which overhung the river road. The river surface had the appearance of a very large... [[/QTR 1 2008|More...]] |
| − | ; Rhine River Patrol, #14 : (From Slave to Servant) The woman’s attitude had returned to being stand offish again and Marcus was growing very tired of this up and down change in her personality toward him. Perhaps some patience at this point would | + | ; Rhine River Patrol, #14 : (From Slave to Servant) The woman’s attitude had returned to being stand offish again and Marcus was growing very tired of this up and down change in her personality toward him. Perhaps some patience at this point would... [[/QTR 1 2008|More...]] |
| − | ; An Attack : Sunrise came slowly as time dragged for the men of the Legion who manned the outposts in the early morning watch. This morning was quite cool as opposed to the heavy damp heat of the previous night, when Hastus had lay sweating on his pallet. | + | ; An Attack : Sunrise came slowly as time dragged for the men of the Legion who manned the outposts in the early morning watch. This morning was quite cool as opposed to the heavy damp heat of the previous night, when Hastus had lay sweating on his pallet. [[/QTR 1 2008|More...]] |
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| − | '''Have an interesting | + | '''Have an interesting article or series you would like to share on the ancient Roman Military?''' Send us your works for review for inclusion in the next issue of the Pilum today! Inquiries and contributions for publication consideration may be sent to this webzine via the Editor at: '''jmath669642reng@webtv.net''' |
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Senior Editor: '''[[Marcus Minucius Audens (Nova Roma)|Senator Marcus Audens]]''' | Senior Editor: '''[[Marcus Minucius Audens (Nova Roma)|Senator Marcus Audens]]''' | ||
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Welcome to the PILUM Newsletter & Webzine!
Insight on the Roman military machine! The Pilum is a quarterly webzine publication and the official newsletter of the Sodalitas Militarium of Nova Roma, providing articles, stories and discussions on various aspects of the Roman Military with a special focus on Infantry, Cavalry, Naval, Engineering and Cartography topics.
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From the Editor's Desk Have an interesting article or series you would like to share on the ancient Roman Military? Send us your works for review for inclusion in the next issue of the Pilum today! Inquiries and contributions for publication consideration may be sent to this webzine via the Editor at: jmath669642reng@webtv.net
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