A team of archaeologists has just recreated a bronze Roman naval ram using ancient fabrication techniques. The ram design was critical in the establishment of Roman naval superiority in the Mediterranean. The primary weapon used on naval galleys in the … Continue reading
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I am a huge fan of triremes and am looking forward to seeing the trireme Olympias when she visits New York harbor during Op-Sail in 2012. In the mean time, however, the Mariners’ Museum in Hampton Roads, VA is hosting a … Continue reading