The Roman Gladius (Short Sword) in its correct Historical Context

Some mythbusting and historical context behind the famous Roman short sword, known as the gladius. Previous video on Roman plate armour:    • What was Roman Army PLATE ARMOR? (All abou...   ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:   / scholagladiatoria   ▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:   / historicalfencing     / scholagladiato1   ▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com ▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/matt_east... ▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk/ #romanempire #romanarmy #gladius #weapons