Viggen Posted August 11, 2003 Report Share Posted August 11, 2003 Fragments of two bronze sheets, which had been threaded together, were unearthed by metal detector enthusiasts in Norfolk. The diploma was awarded in AD98 to a garrison soldier whose name has not survived but who was recruited in the imperial province of Pannonia, now the Balkans. Lettering inscribed on the eroded metal shows that he served in the legions from AD73, most of the time in Britain. His certificate acknowledges lessons learned during 25 years in the Roman army, lessons which became as subject to controversy and allegations of cheating as any modern exam. As the empire declined, the diplomas were traded on an illegal market for their value as proof of citizenship, which carried privileges and exemptions. more at the Guardian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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