Examination of a 14kg hoard of mail armor near the Roman legionary fortress of Bonn, Germany, offers new insights into the logistics of recycling and repair along the Roman Empire's northern frontier.

Used for upkeep, “this is the first clear evidence that mail armor was being repaired ... archaeologists investigated a Roman vicus settlement near the Roman legionary fortress of Bonn, Germany.

A legionary had to be over 17 years old and a Roman citizen. Every new recruit ... little bits of weapons and armour and like a detective, those are the clues that we use to find out what the ...

He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet, armor, shield and a pack with supplies ... had been born in an army camp and was a mascot to the Roman legions. At first, the arrival of Germanicus ...

A legionary had to be over 17 years old and a Roman citizen. Every new recruit ... little bits of weapons and armour and like a detective, those are the clues that we use to find out what the ...