The 129 bodies, which were likely a mix of Roman soldiers and Germanic tribesmen ... Though one victim has been confirmed as a Roman warrior so far, the examination of the bones will continue ...

Were Germanic soldiers high on the battlefield in ancient Roman times? New research suggests that warriors might have used small spoons that fastened to their belts for a stimulant boost.

The number of spoons and the large area in which they were found, however, point to a potential need to revise the historical record ... large enough to give Germanic warriors plenty of options ...

The authors conclude that the spoon-like fittings may have served as dispensers of stimulants for Germanic warriors going into battle. In antiquity, the term "barbarian" referred to non-Roman ...