Did Roman Soldiers Get Buzzcuts? (Ancient Army Regulations)

In this history video we explore ancient army regulations to see if Roman soldiers had to get buzz cuts like many modern armed forces. More details on Roman haircuts: • How They Did It - Haircuts and Hairstyles ...

The ancient roman history video begins by looking at what evidence we have of Roman soldiers shaving and getting their hair cut at all. We then look more specifically at whether or now the roman army had regulations governing a soldier's appearance. We then conclude the video by exploring the practices of other ancient armies like Alexander the Great who reportedly ordered his Macedonian Army to shave before the Battle of Gaugamela. Check out the rest of our videos for more content on the roman army and roman history.

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This history documentary investigates Roman army regulations concerning soldiers' hair. The video examines archaeological evidence of