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The Roman Auxilia: How Non-Citizens Defended the Empire
While the Roman legions get all the glory, the vast majority of Rome's military manpower came from non-citizen auxiliaries — the auxilia. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the forgotten backbone of the Roman army. They discuss how Augustus formalized the auxilia as a permanent force, the peregrini who joined for citizenship, and the specialized units like Syrian archers and Gallic cavalry that brought diverse fighting styles to Roman warfare. They also cover the Batavian Revolt of 69-70 CE, when a loyal auxiliary cohort turned against Rome, and the eventual grant of citizenship to…
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