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What ancient Roman inventions and technologies have impacted the world as we know it today? The Romans were legendary craftsmen and masters of civil engineering; as a result, their flourishing civilization gave rise to significant leaps forward in the fields of technology, culture, and architecture that were unrivaled for ages. The Roman army was the best-equipped army in the world two thousand years ago. While architects have learned how to work with stone and concrete, military engineers have learned how to make deadly weapons out of metal and wood. The primary weapon of a Roman foot soldier is a scary sword called a Gladius. It has a double-edged blade about 18 inches long and a sharp point. It was not used to cut but rather to stab and thrust. But if a sword could kill when it was close, their spear, called a Pilum, could do the same when it was far away. It can be thrown around 100 feet with deadly accuracy. Here are some of the ancient roman inventions that changed the world. Ballistas
