Category: Roman Military

  • Pigeons in the Roman Military: The Siege of Mutina (44-43 B.C.)

    At its peak, the military of Ancient Rome was without peer.  Enterprising commanders developed advanced weaponry, employed innovative strategies on the battlefield, and implemented incredible engineering feats.  With this expertise, one might wonder: did the Roman military ever utilize a pigeon post? Before fully delving into this query, we first need to dispel a long-standing…