gladius
Type: Product
As of November 2026, gladius has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026). Cited as a key factor in Roman infantry lethality by Zama—'stabbing sword' adopted from Spaniards, contributing to Rome’s improved battlefield performance.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History |
| Company | Roman military (standard-issue weapon; originally adapted from Iberian designs) |
| Category | Physical good |
| Availability | not_applicable |
| Maker | Roman military (standard-issue weapon; originally adapted from Iberian designs) |
Who talks about gladius on podcasts?
gladius came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
- The Night Rome Finally Broke Hannibal on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026)