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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

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The process of lamination in armor construction added significant strength, and there is debate among scholars about whether certain armor types were glued or sewn together.

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Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome | Lex Fridman Podcast #443

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Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome | Lex Fridman Podcast #443

09/13/24

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