is one of the few surviving examples of a Roman "scutum," the most popular shield type from the fourth century B.C. to the third century A.D. It was excavated from the ancient city of Dura-Europos ...

The piece of brass armor was first discovered in 1906 by antiquary James Curle at the ancient Roman fort Trimontium ... of metal intended to shield his hand—a design that was possibly inspired ...

Around four tons of ancient Roman lead was yesterday transferred ... It is therefore the perfect material with which to shield the CUORE (Cryogenic Underground Observatory for Rare Events ...