What armor did Roman soldiers wear? | Gregory Aldrete and Lex Fridman

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Did i listened to the entire podcast? Yes. Did i also listened again to a lot of the clips? Yes.

[@brookss2141]

Being a historian is underrated.

[@Xpistos510]

Yes, and for that reason, often underpaid. And under-advertised for employment opportunities.

[@krisius1]

They are like most guys, only they go to school for it.

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No it isn't! (So I'm trying to start a Monty Python Argument here.)

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That and tits.

[@usurparemagnus]

@@krisius1not really, being an academic historians allow them to dig through a lot of details and often times historical documents require language skills which common history buffs do not possess. Plus, they are also in the circle that allows them to contact other experts in the field which is another layer that helps them be more knowledgeable in these things.

[@TheHumanRanger]

As a fellow armorsmith I admire his dedication to detail. This is the way

[@RiggyRonnie]

I don’t think I’ve seen anyone know more about the intricacies of Ancient Rhome than this guy.

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[@elzach0]

This is the type of guy you'd love to have a beer with. Such interesting knowledge

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This guy is so well spoken… he also looks like Tony Soprano….

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No more politics- Just history! 👊

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Today’s history is yesterday’s politics. Romans certainly were political, and also had their problems of corruption and legitimacy that we do today.

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[@CuriosityIgnited]

Can’t decide what’s more impressive: the fact that Romans made armor out of glue and linen, or that I can barely fix a paper cut with a Band-Aid.

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You find it difficult to put down a band-aid?

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Love it when Lex is nerding out and can’t help smiling...

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Awesome guest

[@jimmcfarland9318]

I wonder if they used anything to retard mold? Or if the armor started to smell as it (inevitably) decayed? Would it be less apt to chafe than metal armor, but more likely to cause infection? I'm guessing they had solutions to decay and microbes: alcohol perhaps? Heating with rocks from a fire? Could they be used for some kind of pillow? More questions!

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Completely random but I wonder why it took so long for people to distill alcohol

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[@Sunny1407C]

This episode aroused my interest so much that I finished yesterday by watching an old movie from the 60s starring Sophia Loren, the film entitled The Fall of the Roman Empire.

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Classic.

[@Charlie-502]

I watched it when I was a kid. Loved it

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Sophia Loren was an absolute smoke show.

[@blarni9034]

So interesting, I don't understand why there are many who deny the existence of the linothorax. Nothing about it seems unlikely.

[@jesterlead]

Hmmm. I've just been walking into battle in my Calvin's, a tumbler full of bourbon, and a dream....

[@blackopstrololers]

Crazy if you compare Roman armor to modern Africa clothes

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These conversations are second only to the Danaher series.

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super interesting

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[@LisaGiannetti-i7t]

So funny because in the us that's considered as an insult...

[@dvsxavier]

I think later on, armor did get standardized. But early on, that wasn't the case.

[@EireHammer]

Until industrialization there really wasn't standardization. Militaries throughout time have used whatever they have to hand to complete the object.

[@dvsxavier]

@@EireHammer Well, not exactly. Swords, pikes and arrows are very common and made in mass quantities.

[@EireHammer]

@@dvsxavier but not standardized, those were all handmade pieces that may have been similar but nothing beats machinery in pumping out single parts. Also swords in large numbers...are you sure? And sure you can have a mass of arrow heads but making the shafts and providing the fletching are also needed. The logistics of ancient armies is mind boggling and the idea there was a standard as we think of them is abstract.

[@Arcidi225]

​@@EireHammer standard doesn't have to be strict and precise. It can be something like: Sword should weight X +- 5% And be length of 2 feet. Another thing is, even when you are doing handmade work, it's easier to do 50 swords without any variations, as the process of it is repetitive. Of course, each sword will be a little bit different. But without precise measurement tools, we wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

[@andrews.5212]

Let's be honest the "lorica segmentata" is extremely overrated. Is was NOT a good armour. But it was fast to be produced since all you had to do was produce sheets of metal.. But was not cost-effective and was hard to maintain. Ence why it was phased put in a century.. Chainmail is way cheaper and easier to mantain..squamata is a bit more difficult to be made but is way more protective Also the Late Empire uniforms are *chef kiss*.. go look at the uniform of the late empire and early medieval Roman period and than go back to the sad lorica hamata.. Which one is poggers?

[@kcgibbs]

Always believe an “expert” with a digital watch.

[@joeessig3550]

It’s impossible to tell your tone. The comment sounds positive, but the quotes around “expert” make you sound sarcastic.

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@@joeessig3550 Many claim to be experts, however Aldrete is one. The watch is a clue. Much like you don’t want to fight a guy that has cauliflower ears.

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@@kcgibbs yes, I actually agree, glad I checked lol

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So he is full of shit?

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Or does the watch mean hes an expert?

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Imagine being Roman back then and living better than all of the modern world minus America

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Why minus America?😅

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Americans coping again

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[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

What has this got to do with Roman Armour? I watched this veo re Alexander's armour earlier - The mysterious armor worn by Alexander the Great | Gregory Aldrete and Lex Fridman

[@froglight]

I wonder if Alexander’s armor was also made by his mother 😢

[@eddievangundy4510]

🤣🤣🤣. Doubtful. She was the queen of macedonia.

[@74357175]

Early kevlar... 🙂

[@Atjayvang21]

Aim small miss small.

[@LOWKEYDANGER]

Honey I'm late for work have you seen my linothorax

[@Rockall57]

Its amazing that the Ukrainians haven't designed a modern equivalent armour ballistic suite including a folding shield..

[@dustinb1070]

They are facing weapons that can punch through 2 inches of steel.

[@Rockall57]

@@dustinb1070 They are making no attempt.. the use of layered ceramic, Kevlar equivalent and other material would be better than the breast plates..

[@dustinb1070]

@@Rockall57 if they have kevlar they are wearing it. Most of the weapon platforms being used will kill you regardless of plates......ie dones, RPGs and grenades.

[@dvsxavier]

Only the rich could afford metal armor. The light infantry had armor made of bound leather, or none at all.

[@guitargod3545]

Did... did you listen to the video or you just wanted to say something?

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Hey look... someone who is entertaining and enlightening for once.

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Egyptians did not exist, Greeks did not exist, the Roman did not exist. Time started in the year we would consider, 1821 AD.

[@adamp6905]

🙄

[@jaroka9041]

Sure buddy

[@TheMassalorian]

Hence why archaeology has never uncovered any bronze age weaponry buried in the ground that predates 1821..

[@Charlie-502]

Why 1821

[@chrismcauley8908]

Explain your theory then. I doubt you have one….😅

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[@robertinobitlan7133]

I stopped watching after 10 seconds, when he said Romans were wearing "random armour"

[@ncm6566]

He said early Roman armor was not standardized which is absolutely true. It wasn’t until Rome was no longer a republic did the military standardize. Prior to that citizens were responsible for their own weapons and armor. Therefore the richer folks had better equipment. Watch more than ten seconds and maybe you might learn something for once 😂😂😂