The Roman Empire had brutal discipline, which may explain why the Roman Empire ran from 500 BC (conquest of Ostia) to 1453 (fall of Constantinople). The early scene in the now-old HBO series “Rome” where Ray’s character strikes his commanding Centurion and was slated for execution is pretty accurate.
One of my all-time favorites. Supurb series. Ended too soon. I wish they had made the planned 3rd season.