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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Mar 13, 2026, 09:10 AM

Title: Pre Roman Samnite children buried as warriors
Post by: Imperial Dave on Mar 13, 2026, 09:10 AM
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/children-wearing-bronze-warrior-belts-discovered-in-2-500-year-old-cemetery-in-italy

Interesting find
Title: Re: Pre Roman Samnite children buried as warriors
Post by: DBS on Mar 16, 2026, 10:36 AM
I think they may have it the wrong way round - the bronze belt being a sign of masculinity, which itself encompassed being a warrior as required, rather than being a specific emblem of a warrior.  Yes, all warriors have bronze belts... but they are all men.