The Romans were the world's first military superpower. Much of their success lay in the strength of their vast army of highly trained, ruthlessly efficient soldiers. Discover what made the Roman legions such a force to be reckoned with and find the answers to hundreds of question such as: Did the Roman army really march on its stomach? -- How did the Romans manage to beat Hannibal?

In this highly entertaining adventure, Kate, Eddie, and Angus travel back in time to see if they have what it takes to be a Roman soldier. Under the guidance of an ancient career counselor and one of the Roman Empire's most intimidating centurions, they are inducted as newbie legionaries and discover firsthand the highs (sacking a city!) and lows (sharing a bum sponge) of life in the Roman army. After passing their initial training challenges, our...