Military Reenactment Societies
The Roman Hideout
Links Collection for Roman Reenactors. Links to reenactor groups, suppliers, documents, archaeological and other sites of interest to students of Roman warfare.
The Roman Army Page: Imperial Service quarantees citizenship: Would you like to know more?
The homepage of Sander van Dorst with numerous links for the study of the Roman army.
The Romans: “All Roads lead to Rome”
The Rome’s tenacity towards any adversity created a world that lasted over a thousand years. Roman culture evolved through that time, from a small collection of villages on seven hills and the earliest kings, to the Republic, to the Empire, and it is still with us. The Roman culture and military which created and held this together is a fascinating study of organization, arts, economics, discipline, technology and thinking.
Bellum Annibalicum
“Today, more than 2000 years later, the Association for the recreation of the Second Punic War, Bellvm ANNIBALICVM collaborates in a cultural tourism to relive this epic single project: VIA ANNIBALICA. Its aim is to generate a European original route scenarios still remember those days, making historical reconstruction, experimental archeology and dissemination of history’s most important tools. The objectives include the massive reconstruction of some of those battles (following the philosophy of the festival of Hastings), over the Pyrenees and the Alps on elephant backs, return to Cannae and Zama finally. All European groups will naturally invited.” In Spainish and English.
De Bellico Italica
“Il progetto propone la ricostruzione di eventi della più antica storia d’Italia, come le grandi battaglie dell’età romana repubblicana, periodo cruciale della storia antica dell’Italia, che portarono della prima unificazione della penisola, accomunando genti diverse all’interno della civiltà romana.”
Associazione Culturale Decima Legio
“La Decima Legio è un’associazione culturale senza fini di lucro che nasce nell’ambito delle attività della Società Italiana per gli Studi Militari Antichi, e che si propone di studiare e di ricostruire l’esercito romano repubblicano, nel periodo compreso tra le guerre puniche e le conquiste di Giulio Cesare: un periodo di appena 200 anni, ma di fondamentale importanza per la storia di Roma e del suo esercito.” In italian.
Ave Bagacum
“Association of Roman historical reconstruction presents on three periods, the republic ( Legion X Veneria), the pax romana ( Legion XXII Primigenia) and the end of the empire (Legion I Flavia Pacis). Civil life, military life, pre school and education, public services and private camps. Most of our outings are in the idea of immersive pedagogy.”
Bellum Gallicum
“Notre défi a été de figurer avec la plus grande justesse possible le soldat de la période césarienne, jusqu’à présent méconnu du grand public car la plupart des troupes romaines évoquent l’armée de l’époque impériale.”
Cisalpina Cultural Association
“The Cislapina Historical Reenactment Group was founded in 1999 with the name Legio V Lucana and modified in the current one in 2004. It groups enthusiasts of the Roman historical reenacment and it is present in Italy in Milan and Turin.”
Evocati Apri Scipioni
“Los Evocati Apri Scipioni nacemos con la intencióon de llenar un notable hueco en el panorama nacional reconstruccionista respecto a las legiones romanas en una de las éepisodios mas eépicos de la Historia de la peníinsula Ibéerica.”
Sardinia Romana
“…associazione culturale di rievocazione storica del periodo romano in sardegna dal 238 a.c. al 476 d.c.
Il gruppo svolge ogni sua attività cercando di rispettare il più possibile la storicità e la filologicità attraverso lo studio di libri, documenti e immagini di reperti archeologici.” In Italian.
The Ermine Street Guard.
The Ermine Street Guard is a society dedicated to research into the Roman Army and the reconstruction of Roman armour and equipment. The reconstructions are primarily from the latter half of the first century A.D. although equipment from other Roman periods is reproduced for experimental and display purposes.
The Antonine Guard.
“Welcome to the official website of The Antonine Guard (TAG). We are a Scottish based Living History Re-enactment Group who promote the Roman history of Scotland, and as such have adopted the Legio VI Victrix Pia Fidelis as our parent legion,this being one of the legions which built the Antonine Wall and Hadrians Wall.”
SHS Marcomania os
“Naše sdružení se zajímá o antiku a o římské legie, které se procházely po našem území..” In Czech.
Aera: Legio I Consularis
“We specialize on the second century before Christ because it is at this time, coming out of the Punic Wars, that the Roman Republic increases its dominance on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.” In French and English.
Decima Legio Roma
“The Decima Legio is a cultural non-profit organization that was created within the activities of the Società Italiana per gli Studi Militari Antichi, proposing to study and to reconstruct the Roman Republican army in the period from the Punic Wars to the conquests of Julius Caesar: a period of just 200 years, but of fundamental importance for the history of Rome and its army”.
Legio Prima Taurus.
“L’associazione Legio I° Taurus è stata costituita a Tuoro sul Trasimeno, lo scopo di detta associazione è lo svolgimento di attività rievocative nel settore storico-culturale inerente il periodo repubblicano della storia romana (509 aC -217 aC). Per tale scopo l’associazione si impegna nell’organizzazione di giochi spettacoli teatrali e musicali affini agli interessi dell’associazione.” In Italian.
Legio I Adiutrix
“Witam na stronie Legio I Adiutrix, jednego z legionów cesarskiego Rzymu doby pryncypatu. Odtwarzamy formację z ok. 106 r. n.e. stacjonującą w Brigettio (ob. Szony).” In Polish.
Legio I Alatrensis
Italian re-enactment group located in Alatri – Frosinone in the Lazio region) of Italy.Focused on the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. In English and Italian.
Legio Brigetio.
“The idea of founding a roman reenactment group came into mind first during a conversation at workplace in 1993. The original idea was the building of a roman ship which was later transformed into the concept of reviving roman military life once flourished in the legionary garrison of Brigetio. After conducting some historical research we chose Legio I Adiutrix as our forebear because they defended this part of the limes for quite a long period of time (from 90 til 440 AD).” In English, Hungarian and German.
Legio Prima Germanica Augusta
“The aim of the Legio I Germanica is to promote and promote the vivid presentation of personal and public events. This objective includes the portrayal of military and civilian Roman life around the turn of the century, that is, in the period when Augustus was a Roman emperor. In the foreground are the technical and technical possibilities of the Roman legionaries in the construction of the civil settlement at Waldgirmes between 4 BC. and 16 AD. In line with the worldwide movement “Living History” , we try as realistically and authentically as possible to exploreto represent the Roman environment through persons in their clothing and equipment and their commodities.”.
Legio I Germanica.
“The association PRIMA Germanic created with the main objective of disseminating those aspects of the Roman world with particular attention to his army, placing emphasis on the final time of the Western Empire (fourth and fifth centuries AD)”
De Legione Romana
“This virtual space is an evolution of the Legio I Italica site, originally born to represent and tell the cultural growth of the homonymous group of Villadose, which I have been legionary and webmaster for some time.”
Legio I Italica.
“Oggi la LEGIO I ITALICA rappresenta un importante punto di riferimento per gli appassionati di re-enactment e di Storia Militare romana. La passione per la storia di Roma, la voglia di sperimentare in prima persona la vita del legionario sul campo di battaglia, durante le marce o nel castrum, chiamano a raccolta sotto l’Aquila della nostra Legione appassionati da tutta Italia e ormai anche dall’Estero.
L’eterogeneità del gruppo, che vede collaborare e condividere esperienze persone delle più diverse estrazioni sociali, rappresenta un punto di forza della nostra Associazione, costantemente impegnata nella ricerca e realizzazione di nuove sperimentazioni, idee, proposte e progetti legati all’universo legionario, con un lavoro che ci vede ormai proiettati nel panorama internazionale.”
Legio I Flavia Minerva PF Domitana
German Re-enactment association. “We are an interest community of inspired people, whose goal is to rebuild and re-enact the ancient roman times”. “Our main project is the Legio I Flavia Minervia Pia Fidelis Domitiana”.
Legio II Adiutrix Pia Fidelis
“The purpose of the Second Legion Adiutrix is the re-creation of various facets of ancient life and warfare in the late 1st Century AD (70 – 100), both for the education of the public and for our own pleasure and edification. We do this by means of historical reenactments and living history demonstrations. The Legion will maintain an active philosophy of public outreach as well as a strong dedication to historical accuracy and continuing research in order to make all of its public displays, private events, and recreational participations as accurate as practical. The Legion may select a number of military or civilian impressions to be presented (either separately or simultaneously), but all will be based on the best possible research, and prepared according to the Legion’s Purpose and guidelines.”.
Legio II Italica
“Unsere Interessengemeinschaft (IG) zeigt als Darstellung schwerpunktmässig die LEGIO II ITALICA im 4. Jahrhundert (Spätantike). Dazu gehören die LANCIARII LAURIACENSES, die SECUNDANI ITALICIANI und germanische Söldner.”. In German.
Legio II Traiana Fortis (The Strong Legion of Trajan): A Las Vegas based Roman Reenactment Group
“LEGIO II TRAIANA FORTIS (The strong Legion of Trajan). The first Cohort is a Las Vegas, Nevada based group of Roman Reenactors, the second Cohort is a large group based in Arvada, Colorado. We portray Late 1st and Early 2nd century A.D. Roman Military and Civilian life and welcome participation from other groups relative to the Roman period.”
Legio III Cyrenaica
“Legio III Cyrenaica (LEG III CYR) is a Roman Re-enactment Group based in the New England and New York areas. We primarily portray elements of the Roman Legion and attached Auxiliary in Egypt under Roman rule in the 1st Century AD/CE (Covering mostly 50 – 100). Soldier and Civilian/Non-Military portrayals are welcome.”
Legio III Italica
“Italian reenactment group focused on the period between 165-250 AD. Located in Livorno, (Toscano region), Italy
Legio Tertia Italica Antoniniana
“Ein studentisches Projekt zur Geschichte der Regensburger Legionsgarnison” In German.
Legio IIII Flavai Felix
Archaelogia Sperimentale Romana. “Siamo un gruppo di amici che ha la Passione per il mondo della antica Roma e della archeologia spermentale”.
Legio IIII Scythica (BG)
“We are known as “IV Legion Scythica” but our official name is “Association for Historical Reconstruction Re-Enactment-Scytia Minor – IV Legion Scythica” / “Сдружение За Исторически Реконструкции-Скития Минор – Iv Легион Скитика…Our activities are aimed at re-enacting and living history, mainly regarding events in Roman history.”
Legio IIII Scythica : Association for Historical Reconstruction Re-enactment-Scytia Minor-IV Legion Scythica
” The club is active in re-enacting and historical restorations. The activities of our club is aimed at the restoration and reconstruction of events from our glorious ancient past. We from “ASSOCIATION FOR HISTORICAL RECONSTRUCTION RE-ENACTMENT – SCYTIA MINOR – IV LEGION SCYTHICA” is dedicated to research into the ancient Thracian Hellenistic and Roman Army and the reconstruction of ancient Thracian Hellenistic and Roman armor and equipment.”
Legio V -Caesars Fifth Legion: The Larks
“Legio V Alaudae is a recreated 1st Century CE Roman Legion. We accurately portray all aspects of Roman Legion life. Our utmost goal is to portray Legio V with honor and respect. We owe this to the real Legio V. We honor their memory in all that we do. We participate in reenactments, and outdoor living history demonstrations. We strive to present the Legion as historically accurate as possible. Weapons, Armor and accoutrements are historically accurate, and fit the period.”
Legio V Macedonica
“Пятый Македонский легион (Legio V Macedonica) из города Санкт-Петербург, создан с целью воссоздания не только повседневной жизни римских легионеров, ауксилариев и гражданского общества, но и самой атмосферы того давнего времени” In Rusian.
Legio VI Victrix- Cohors VI Asturum
“Die I. ROEMERCOHORTE OPLADEN e. V ist ein historischer Verein, der es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, die Ausrüstung, die Lebensumstände und den Alltag des römischen Militärs und seines zivilen Umfeldes hypothetisch zu rekonstruieren und so authentisch wie möglich praktisch nachzuvollziehen.” Also in English.
Legio VI Victrix – Legio IX Hispania
“Twenty centuries ago, the original Legio VI Victrix distinguished itself as a fighting and civilizing force, bringing the enemies of Rome to heel and teaching them the benefits of civilization. Today’s Legio VI Victrix recreates a garrison camp near the Roman city of Eburacum (modern York) in the province of Britannia. Our members portray the foot soldiers and officers of the legion, Imperial officials, and the civilian denizens of a Roman province. Our basic time frame is AD 122-138, during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian, although sub-units portray Legio VI during the Republic and Late Empire as well.”
Legio VI Victrix
“The association is interested in everything related to the history of ancient civilization (civil and military). Composed of passionate, she revived the glorious legion restoring, the closer to the historical reality, weapons, equipment, combat techniques. Its headquarters is naturally Arles, city colonized by veterans of the Sixth Legion.”. In French and English.
Legio VI “Ferrata”: Insubri nelle legioni romane
Italian re-enactment group. “Il progetto “Legio VI Ferrata” nasce nel 2001 come base di studio per approfondire la storia del coinvolgimento di Insubri nelle legioni Romane. In Italian
Legio Victrix Cohor II Cimbria.
Danish Roman- reenactment group founded in 2006. “We are a mix of both archaeologists, historians, and happy Amateurs of all ages and both sexes. All with a common passion for the Roman Empire and the Roman Ironage.” In Danish and English.
Legio VI Ferrata.
“Ave Benvenuti nel sito ufficiale del gruppo di rievocazione storica ed archeologia esperimentale della Legio VI Ferrata.L ‘Associazione Culturale LEGIO VI FERRATA (iscritta al registro delle associazioni culturali del comune di Rovigo con protocollo 48042 tir1cl fasc. 5 del 03/09/2009) è un’associazione apolitica e senza fini di lucro che opera da diversi anni nel campo della ricostruzione storica e dell’ archeologia sperimentale. non Verba” “Italian re-enactment group. In Italian”
Legio VI Ferrata.
“LEG VI FERRATA est une association d’histoire vivante, qui a pour objet l’étude et la promotion de la Rome Antique et de sa Civilisation, par la reconstitution historique, avec un souci constant d’authenticité.”
Legio VI Ferrata Fidelis Constans.
“The home page of Leg VI North America ”
Legio VII Gemina Felix Cohors V Baetica. Traditio Malcitana
“Grupo de Recreación Histórica del Ejercito Romano Tardoantiguo. Que investiga desde el final de la Tetrarquía hasta la muerte Juliano I”
Legio VIII Augusta:
Interessengemeinschaft für experimentelle Archäologie und Geschichtsdarstellung.
“The Vexillatio LEGIO VIII AUGUSTA is a group of people who are interested in Roman History, especially concerning the 1st century a.d..Since 1991 we reconstruct all kind of ancient weapons, tools and daily-life stuff. During our events, several Roman soldiers show different types of armour, reconstructed catapults (scorpio), a Roman camp and civilian items are on display like a provincial clothes fashion-show, a religious ceremony, a Roman woman doctor (medica) with her typical equipment and a Roman writer`s office (scriptor).” English version availabale.
Legio VIII Augusta MGV; A living historical society depicting 1st and 2nd century Roman Britain.
“We are a group of enthusiasts from Wales and the North of England who aim to authentically depict the society which existed in Roman Britain during the late 1st and early 2nd Century AD.”
Legio VIII Augusta
“Bienvenue sur le site de la VIIIème lé’gion romaine “Augusta”. Nous sommes un groupe de reconstitution qui s’applique ˆ recréer avec un souci d’authenticité historique l’uniforme et l’équipement des légionnaires romains du 1er siècle après J.C.” In English, French, Russian, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.
Legio VIII: Romans Ireland
“Situated in the South of Ireland, our operational base is in Cork city. We aim to as accurately as possible show how a Roman soldier looked and operated in peacetime and in War. The Kit we wear the weapons we carry are as (given modern constraints) near as we can get to the roman soldier of 2000 years ago. For the benefit of realism we drill give and receive orders in Latin.”
Legio VIII Hispania
“La Legio VIIII Hispana, grupo de recreación histórica perteneciente a la Asociación cultural Hispania Romana, es una unidad de reconstruccionismo militar centrada en el ejército de las Guerras Cántabras (29-19 a. C.). El grupo se dedica a la recreación de los materiales, las técnicas y las experiencias cotidianas de los legionarios romanos.”
Legio IX Hispana Cohors III Expugnatores
Centuria IV Eburcensis
“Our Initial Goal is the reconstruction of a full strength centuria, to be the first Roman reenactment club ever to field such a unit comprised of members all from the same club. If you are contemplating Roman reenactment as a hobby and if you like what you see here then please consider joining us.!”
Legio X Fretensis
“Мы рады приветствовать Вас, уважаемые дамы и господа, на нашем новом сайте http://legio-x.ru, который является логическим продолжением и юридическим правопреемником наших двух старых сайтов созданных в конце девяностых годов первого десятилетия Античного Движения России (1991 – 2000 гг.) работающих и сегодня, выполненных в старом дизайне от легендарных девяностых,к примеру старый сайт переехал и доступен по адресу http://legio-x.ru/old.” in Russian.
Legio X Fretensis: For the Glory of Rome on Land and at Sea
“We are an educational service organization that recreates and teaches others about the Roman army. Check out the links on the navbar for a view into what we do!”
The Legio X Gemina Homepage
Home-page of THE GEMINA PROJECT, a Dutch Roman Military reconstruction and reenactment group.
The Legio X Gemina Pannonia
“Welcome to the homepage of the Aquincum (Budapest) based Tenth Gemina Legion!
Our aim is to re-enact the military life of the ancient roman empire. Besides this we try to give a sample of the everyday life of roman citizens through their clothing and the reconstruction of ancient gastronomy.” In English and French
Legio X Gemina Pia Fidelis Domitiana: Cohors I
Welcome on the Legio X Gemina website, the Caesar’s favourite legion, when its name was only DECIMA… Our legion is part of the Associazione Culturale “S.P.Q.R.” that was re-enacting I century gladiators fights since 2004 and that decided to create also a Roman legion. In English and Italian
Legio X Gemina Pia Fidelis
“Na našich stránkách bychom vám rádi, kromě informací o naší legii, chtěli trochu přiblížit historii antického Říma, římského impéria a také výzbroj a výstroj legií, jejich taktiku, podobu a vývoj.” In Czech
Legio X Gemina (Equites)
“Założeniem Stowarzyszenia jest autentyczna i pełna rekonstrukcja uzbrojenia oraz wyposażenia legionów rzymskich w klasycznym okresie I/II wieku n.e.” In Polish.
Legio XI Claudia pia fidelis
“Legio XI is a Georgia-based Roman reenactment group, dedicated to recreating the environment, equipment, technology, and ethos of the Roman Army of the 1st Century A.D.”
Legio XI Clavdia Pia Fidelis Cohors X Candida
Home-page of a Roman Military reconstruction and reenactment group from Germany.
Legio XI- Clavdia Pia Fidelis Cohors X
“Freude und Interesse an der römischen Geschichte sind der Motor für unsere Anstrengungen, Einzelheiten des römischen Lebens der zweiten Hälfte des 1. Jh nCH nachzuleben. Wir versuchen so authentisch wie möglich, Teile der Infanterie und des zivilen Lebens aus der damaligen Zeit darzustellen.”
Legio XI Clavdia Pia Fidelis Cohors X Candida
“De experimentele archeologie van het Romeinse leger ontstond in de jaren 70 van de vorige eeuw in Engeland op initiatief van de intussen welbekende Ermine Street Guard. We hebben veel aan hen te danken, zij waren de pioniers. Intussen lopen over de hele wereld re-entactment/levende geschiedenis-groepen rond, zelfs op plaatsen waar Romeinen nooit een voet hebben gezet. Vlaanderen kon niet achterblijven en sinds kort bestaat er ook bij ons een dergelijke vereniging : LEGIO XI CLAUDIA PIA FIDELIS”.
Legio XI- Cl-P-F
“Мы занимаемся реконструкцией IV римской когорты Legio XI Claudia Pia Fidelis. Период для реконструкции: конец I века нашей эры, место дислоцирования легиона на данный период Виндонисса (совр. Виндиш, Швейцария). Наше подразделение предполагает воссоздание облика легионеров и ауксилариев приписанных к этому легиону, для реконструкции разных профилей.” In Russian.
Legio XII Fvlminata Cohors II Italica Civivm romanorvm volumtariorvm
“Anno MMDCCLIII ab urbe condita aliqi iuvenes rerum veterum memoriae studiosi histoicam consociationem institueruntI. Societas imperialia saecula, quae documentis momentis littrearumque abundant, fingit.”
Legio XII Fvlminata
“Sito ufficiale della “Legio XII” di Cesena e dei Gladiatori del “Ludus Aemilius”.
Legio XIII Gemina
“SALVETE auf den Internetseiten des Exercitus Pannonia Superior,
eines “behördlich genehmigten Vereines” mit dem Ziel Österreichs Geschichte zur Zeit der Römer wieder lebendig und erlebbar darzustellen.”.
Legio XIII Gemina Augusta
“We are a group of historical fencing with a focus on the Roman Empire in the 1st-2nd century AD, is shown XIII. Gemina Legion Augusta.”. In Czech, English, French and German
Legio XIII Gemina-Rubico
“Gruppo di rievocazione storica romana Ariminium”. Location: Rimini (Emilia-Romagna region), Italy In Italian.
Legio XIII Gemina- Roman Living History Group
“Legio XIII Gemina serves to recreate as accurately as possible the life and times of Rome in the time of Augustus Caesar (27BC-14AD).”
Legio XIII Gemina of Caesar Augustus-Roman Living History
“Legio XIII Gemina of Caesar Augustus is based in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. We have members in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Would you or your organization like to have the soldiers and civilians of the Roman Empire appear for your venue? Are you interested in joining yourself ? If you’d like more information? Contact us today!”
Legio XIIII. Ancient Rome brought to life.
“Cast your mind’s eye back through time to ancient Roman Britannia. The year is approximately AD 43, and the Great Roman Empire has virtually conquered the world, by force and by skill-at-arms. The Romans have built a formidable military machine, based on well-equipped, strictly disciplined forces, commanded by some of the greatest military minds in the history of mankind.”
Roman Military Research Society: Legio XIIII Gemina Martia Victrix
“The RMRS is a research and re-enactment group specialising in recreating the Roman army and Roman life during the latter part of the 1st century AD. In particular, we represent a detachment of the Fourteenth Legion, Gemina Martia Victrix, one of the most famous units of the Roman army in Britain.”
Legio XIV Gemina Martia Victrix
““Legio XIV ricorda un gruppo storico con sede a Cassino (Fr) costituita nel dicembre 2007, ispirato l’impero romano nel primo secolo. AD Legio XIV, come un progetto di archeologia sperimentale, fa parte dell’Associazione Culturale “Our Town”” In Italian. ”
Legio XV Apollonaris.
“Our aim is to portray a Roman military unit of the second half of the 1st century AD. One part of our group do proper roman reenactment, the other takes part in LRP events. Together, we share a common member base and a common interest in the history of Rome.”
Legio XV Apollanaris
“Die Legio XV ist eine Römergruppe aus Pram (Oö), welche die “altösterreichische” – in Carnuntum (Petronell, Nö) stationierte – Fünfzehnte Legion Apollinaris wieder zu neuem Leben erwachen lässt. Unter wissenschaftlicher Beratung wird das Leben und Kämpfen der römischen Legionäre Ende des 1. Jhdts. n.Chr. originalgetreu nachempfunden.”
Legio XV PR Cohors ARENACUM
“Die Römerkohorte ARENACVM ist eine antike Römergruppe, die es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, das militärische und handwerkliche Leben in Untergermanien (Germania inferior) zur Zeit des Kaisers Claudius (Amtszeit 41 – 54 n. Chr.) darzustellen. Die Cohorte agiert als Vexillation (Teileinheit) der Legion XV Primigenia.” In German
Legio XIX Augusta
“Welcome to the 3rd cohort of the 19th Legion Augusta. We are a small group from the Berlin area, which has recently dedicated itself to the portrayal of military everyday life in Rome in the first century AD.”
The Imperial Roman Twentieth Legion: Bringing Ancient Rome to Life
“The Twentieth Legion was founded in 1991 to recreate the soldiers of the Roman Army for public demonstrations and living history displays”
Legio XX Valeria Victrix
“Welcome to this site devoted to the history of the Twentieth Legion Valeria Victrix.” Courtesy of Steve Malone of the Trent & Peak Archaeological Trust.
Legio XX Valeria Victrix: Legion Ireland Roman Military Society of Ireland
“We are Legion Ireland – The Roman Military Society of Ireland. Based in Ireland, we are a living history and re-enactment society dedicated to portraying the Roman Army in the first and second century’s A.D. We portray all aspects of military life including the Legionaries, Auxiliaries, Allies of Rome and even the civilians who were part of the Army and its entourage. We use highly accurate reproductions of the equipment and dress of the first century Imperial Army and drill and display through the use of Latin”
Legio XX Valeria Victrix,-ARSHistoria Romana
“Gruppo di rievocazione storica intento a rievocare le gesta della LEGIO XX Valeria Victrix nel periodo dell’impero romano sotto l’imperatore Adriano”. In Italian.
Legio XXI Rapax
“Die “Legio XXI Rapax” ist eine Gruppe begeisterter Menschen aus dem Gro§raum Hamburg, die sich der Aufgabe stellt, Alltag und Aussehen der römischen Legionäre in einem Selbstversuch zu rekonstruieren und nachzuempfinden.” In German, Polish and Italian.
Legio XXI Rapax
“Salvete in TTT Legionis XXI Rapacis. Kiedy chodzi o imperium, rozmiar ma znaczenie. Legio XXI Rapax to jedna z największych grup odtwarzających rzymskie jednostki wojskowe na świecie. Założona w 2003 r. w Niemczech, od roku 2008 r. rozpoczęła swoją działalność także w Polsce. Dziś skupia ok. 80 wyekwipowanych legionistów – czyli pełną imperialną centurię – a dodatkowo osoby odtwarzające różne role cywilne. Nasi członkowie w większości pochodzą z Polski, ale również z Niemiec, Austrii, Luksemburga, Włoch, Białorusi, Ukrainy, Czech i Holandii.” In Polish.
Vex Leg XXI Rap
“Eine ihrer Hauptaufgaben sieht die Gruppe in der Museumspädagogik, die unserer Meinung nach in anderen Gruppen immernoch einen zu geringen Stellenwert hat. Die VEX.LEG.XXI.RAP möchte mit ihrer Arbeit insbesondere Kindern und Jugendlichen, aber auch Erwachsenen das römische Leben näher bringen.” In German
Legio XXII Primigenia – Milites Bedenses
“Wir sind ein Verein für praktische und experimentelle Archäologie und sehen uns im Bereich “Living History” im 1 Jahrhundert n. Chr.”
Vicesima – Quarta Legion XXIV Media Atlantia
“Legion XXIV Media Atlantia was established in 1997 to defend the frontiers of ancient Rome in the Mid Atlantic Region of North America. It is intended as a re-enactment unit to display Roman and other ancient military dress, battle tactics and history at faires, schools or other public functions.”
Legio XXX “Ulpia Traiana Victrix”
” This association is a no profit organization of social usefulness(ONLUS);its seat is in Rome, Via Camilla no. 8. It exclusively pursues social aims, dealing with activities in the following sectors: 1) Promotion of culture and art through historical and scientific research of the Ancien Roman Age, with specific reference to the organization of the Army and its armamentsÊ as well as to the role of the Legion. 2) Preservation, promotion and enhancement of items of historical interest dating from the Roman period reflecting the role played by the Legion in the society, and reconstruction of weapons, uniforms and equipment; 3) Cultural information and instruction provided for students and armament’s reconstruction enthusiasts. 4) Formation and training for researchers in archaeological technology regarding the military apparatus of the Roman Empire, leading to the handicraft realization of works derived from the study of ancient remains, documents and monuments; 5) Events, displays and exhibitions of the reconstruction realized, conferences and lectures.”
Vexilatio legionis II adivtrix
“Sme skupina, ktorá sa venuje „historickému šermu” a praktikám boja, životu rímskych légii…
Naša skupina znázorňuje vexilatiu druhej légie Adivtrix z druhej polovice II. stor. n.l. In Slovak.
Legio Fabrica
“Esta web nace con la intención de servir de ayuda a todas las personas que como nosotros han decidido introducirse en el apasionante mundo de la reconstrucción histórica, en concreto de la época romana, y han podido comprobar la escasez de información disponible, especialmente en lengua castellana.” In Spanish.
Roma Victrix
“Het ultieme beeld van de Romeinen is natuurlijk de Legionair. Maar een leger bestaat uit meer dan alleen maar soldaten. Daarom streeft Corbvlo er naar om een zo divers mogelijk beeld neer te zetten van de soldaten en hun uitrusting. Onze wapenrek toont de standaarden, helmen, schilden en natuurlijk diverse wapens die bij de soldaten in gebruik waren.” In Dutch.
Associazone Culturale Cisalpina
“The original group was founded in 1999 with the name Legio V Lucana to reenact roman soldiers. In 2004 the unit name was changed to the current and in 2005 it was constituted under the Cisalpina Cultural Association. The Association groups enthusiasts of historical reenacment, scholars, academics or simple history fans, and it is present in Italy in Turin, Milan and Piacenza. We promote research, experimentation and publication about history and archeology. We are currently developing three different projects. The first is focused on the pretorian soldiers (project #1) for the reason that they were more often stationed in Italy and they can be reasonably considered as a part of our lost national culture.
We are studying study the way the roman soldier used to combat, his tactics, his techniques. From 2010 a second project has been in development about a Gladiator School and a third project started in 2013 and is devoted the roman civilian life..” In Italian and English
Gruppo Storico Vigili del Fuoco Roma
“The group’s goal is to collect materials, photographs and documents of historical interest, as well as the testimonies of the staff on duty during the war years or colleagues who have participated in some of the most significant events in the recent events of the county (Polesine,Vajont, Friuli,Irpinia etc..). …”. In Italian.
Cohors VII Vigilvm A.N.V.V.F.C.
“L’idea di ricreare una Cohorte dei vigili, nasce dall’idea di tre ricostruttori storici :Alberto, Giorgio e Simone, che hanno sognato di fare una cosa diversa dai legionari che si vedono ormai quasi ovunque. Cosi’ dopo circa un’anno e mezzo di studio, con l’appoggio dell’ Associazione Nazionale Vigili Del Fuoco in Congedo e con la supervisione e parthnership del MUSEO DEI VIGILI DEL FUOCO DI ROMA via marmorata, nel Maggio 2013…… Nasce la VII cohors vigilvm. QUELLO CHE FACCIAMO, NON E’ SOLO VESTIRSI DA ANTICHI ROMANI, MA IMPARARE COME VIVEVANO I VIGILES PARTECIPANDO A CAMPI DIDATTICI DI RICOSTRUZIONE STORICA, VIVENDO IN PRIMA PERSONA LE VESTI DEGLI ANTICHI”. In Italian
Ala Batavorum
“In 2008 vond de tweede editie plaats van het Romeinenfestival Nijmegen. Het festival werd gehouden op het Kops Plateau, waar een van de eerste Romeinse forten van ons land heeft gestaan. Op het terrein en in de directe omgeving zijn ook enkele vrij bijzondere ruiterhelmen gevonden. Deze vertonen speciale kenmerken die wellicht op Bataafse oorsprong wijzen. Ook stallen en trainingsbakken in de omgeving van het Kops Plateau wijzen erop dat het Kops Plateau mogelijk tijdelijk in gebruik is geweest door de ALA I BATAVORUM, een Bataafse ruitereenheid, in dienst van het Romeinse leger.)”.
Castra Romana
“We are a Roman Reenactment group from the Czech Republic, portraying legionaries, auxiliary soldiers and civilians stationed in northern provinces.”. In Czech
Cohors I Brevcoum
“Der Beiname “valeria victrix bis torquata ob virtutem appelata” weisst darauf hin, dass die Pfünzer Soldaten einer “siegreichen valerischen und wegen ihrer Tapferkeit zweimal mit dem Ehrenschmuck ausgezeichneten Einheit” angehörten. Aufgrund der besonderen Leistungen der Kohorte wurde sie auch mit dem römischen Bürgerrecht ausgezeichnet (“civium romanorum”). Dies war bei Auxiliartruppen, die nicht römischen Ursprungs waren, nicht selbstverständlich.” In German.
Cohors I Fida Vardullorum civium Romanorum equitata milliaria/The Colchester Roman Society
“Formed in the summer of 1987, initially as the Balkerne Gate Guard, the aim of the society was, and continues to be, research into and the recreation of equipment, training and lifestyles of the Roman military and civilians during the 1st and 2nd Centuries AD)”.
Cohors Prima Gallica
“La Cohors I Gallica es una asociación cultural sin ánimo de lucro que se dedica al estudio, reconstrucción y difusión de la historia y el patrimonio histórico alavés, en concreto de la época romana (s. I a.C. al s. V d.C.)”.
Cohors I Germanorum: Darstellung römisch-germanischen lebens
“Willkommen auf der Homepage der Interessengemeinschaft Cohors I. Germanorum C.R.”
Cohors I Germanorum: Die Seite rund um die Welt der Cäsaren
Courtesy of Dirk Steinhorst.
Cohors Sardarorum: Memoriae Milites
“Framed in the ranks of the second cohort of Sardis, the valiant milites are trained to single combat (see Velites) and combat training. The cohort is trained to the execution of all movements in the typical training of military units of the Roman army. Marching to different rhythms, formations tortoise, a wall of shields and so forth. Fights of group and individual tutorial or during the same reconstructions of real events and historically documented.”In Italian.
Cohors II Mattiacorum (equitata)
“Our club is busy with re-enactment of Ancient Roman cohort of auxiliary troops, which was a part of fifth Macedonian legion at our period of time. Recreation period is from the end of first century a.d. till the beginning of second century a.d. Our cohort was being the mix of infantry and cavalry. Also it has had an archery century. That is why there are several ways of reconstruction possible. Yet, we are planning to form scorpion’s crew. Our club closely cooperates with S.Peterburg’s “5 Macedonian legion” club. This cooperation includes experience exchange and numerous actions.” In Russin and English.
Cohors II Raetorum
“Wir versuchen die Geschichte, Kultur und Lebensweise aus der Provinz Raetien im 1. und 2. Jahrhundert n.Chr.einem breiten Publikum im Rahmen entsprechender Veranstaltungen näher zu bringen. Unser Anliegen ist es dem modernen Menschen die Bedeutung der Römer, deren Leben und technischen Errungenschaften, begreifbar zu machen. Der Zeitrahmen unserer Darstellung beginnt ca. 70 nach Chr. unter der Herrschaft von Vespasian und endet mit den Markomannenkriegen in den 70er Jahren des 2. Jahrhunderts unter Marcus Aurelius.”.In German
Cohors II Treverorum
“The “COHORS TREVERORVM II” is a community of interests, which recreates with their friends and peers, the soldiers and the daily life at the Limes.
We represent the Auxiliarsoldaten who were stationed in the forts in Kemel and fortlet Dörsterberg in Heidenrod-Huppert and try life on the Limes in the period from the end of the first century AD up to the task of the limes (about 260 n portray as authentically and vividly as possible. AD).”. In German.
Cohors Secunda Tungrorum
“Nous reconstituons la vie quotidienne des auxiliaires tongres de la fin IIe au début du IIIe siècle après J.-C.”. In French.
Cohors II Vasconum
Spanish reenactment group focused on the 1st and 2nd centuries AD located in Mendigorria (Navarra autonomous community), In Spainish.
Cohors IV – Legio Sexta Victrix
French reenactment group focused on Roman Army, Gladiators and Civilian life. In French.
Coh I Ner G: Römische immunes und Zivilisten zu trajanischer Zeit
Cohors I . Nervana German reenactment group. Der Darstellung dieser Truppenteile hat sich die COH I NER G verschrieben.
Cohors IV Praetoria
“Gruppo Archeologico Brescellese M.S.Otone c/o Biblioteca Comunale Complesso Culturale S. Benedetto – Brescello (RE) (Italy)”.
Cohors V Praetori Prätorianer-Garde
“Unsere Gruppe ist eine Interessensgemeinschaft und stellt eine vexillatio der 5. Prätorianische Kohorte zwischen 70 – 100 n. Chr. dar.”.
COH IIII Vindelicorum
German group dedicated to the reenactment of Roman military and civilian life.
Antike Heilkunde: Lucius Anthius MED COH IIII VIND
German group dedicated to the reenactment of Roman military medical practices
The Arbeia Society
“Our aims are:-To promote the study of, and interest in, South Shields Roman Fort and other Roman sites in the north-east– To carry out archaeological research– To recreate as accurate a picture as possible of life in the third century through the reenactment Cohors V Gallorum.”
COH XXVI VOL CR.
“Unser Verein, BROELE TRANS RHENUM e.V. wurde im Jahr 2000 gegründet und beschäftigt sich mit der Geschichte rund um den Römerwall, dem Limes.”
Cohors XXVI Voluntariorum Civium Romanorum
“Precise reconstruction of armaments and material culture of the Roman soldiers three centuries on the basis of available data. The main activity is the systematization of data (based on archaeological, literary and pictorial sources), as well as search methods, techniques and technologies play armaments and material culture today. Priority is the story: a military unit cohors XX Palmyrenorum, city Dura-Europos, Syria, Roman, Roman and Eastern Roman Empire of the third century AD.” In Russian.
The History of the Equites Taifaili.
A Late Roman Cavalry Unit stationed in Britain by John Conyard. Coutesy of Comitatus.
Imperium Romana
“Salve! Welcome to the Imperial Romans of New Zealand. IMPERIUM-ROMANA is a Roman Living History group that performs re-enactments and displays of the Roman Empire. If you’re interested in Roman history, then we invite you to join us. New members are warmly welcomed by a friendly bunch of fellow history enthusiasts.
Like Gaul, the club is divided into three parts, and you are free to participate in as many as you wish.”.
Southern Nevada Living History Association
“We primarily portray Late 1st, and Early 2nd century A.D. Roman Military personal. We also welcome people who are interested in portraying historical Civilians and other groups relative to the Roman period.”
The Roman Recruit
“The Roman Recruit is Gaius Fortunatus, a Roman soldier serving with the Sixth Legion in Roman York. This site details the story of his life, his daily routine, his weapons and equipment, what he eats, where he sleeps and where he’s been. Find out what life was like for a Roman legionary in Britannia at the start of the Third Century AD (more specifically in the year 210).”
Limitanai Pontinenses
“Nach der erfolgreichen Landesausstellung „Römer zwischen Alpen und Nordmeer” im Jahr 2000, in Rosenheim, hatten ein paar Leute die Idee einen Verein für lebendige Geschichtsdarstellung zu gründen. Im Januar 2001 war es dann soweit, der Verein „Kelten und Römer, Geschichte zum Anfassen” war geboren. Anfangs beschäftigte sich der Verein überwiegend mit der keltischen Geschichte.”
Vereninging Pax Romana
“This is the homepage of Pax Roman, a Dutch( living history) society which re-enacts Roman voluntary soldiers and civilians as they would have lived in the last quarter of the 1st century AD in such places as Nijmegen, Woerden and Leiden. At this moment, the society exists of a group of infantrymen from the Cohors XV Voluntariorum Civium Romanorum, a group of marines from the Classis Augusta Germanica (the Roman fleet on the Rhine) and a group of Batavian civilians (cives Batavi). According to the educational intents of the society, the members regularly participate in public displays and lectures in museums, schools and places of historical value, often in collaboration with equal minded groups from the whole of Europe.” in Dutch.
Fectio: Dutch Late Roman Re-enactment Society
“Fectio is a Dutch Late Roman Re-enactment Society. We focus on the military part of Late Roman society during the 4th to 5th century. Our area is the Western Empire, especially in the Lower German and British provinces. The name Fectio is taken from the Limes fortress on the Dutch Lower Rhine frontier, today know as Vechten.”
Comitatus – Re-enacting the Past
“We are a group of friends who endeavour to re-create life in the north of England during the period 306-866AD. While our membership is concentrated in the north of England, we aim to recruit and retain members from all over the country. Members come from all walks of life and all ages. Single members and families are equally welcome.”
The Batavi
“The BATAVI are a small, friendly group who re-enact military and civilian life in the 4th to 6th centuries A.D.
Our military activities are based around a late Roman army unit, the Batavi Iuniores Britanniciani, which arrived in Britain in 360 A.D. and returned in 367 A.D. They then formed part of the mobile field army and remained here at least until the end of Roman rule in Britain. There is a strong probability that parts of the unit may have stayed to defend Britain against the Saxon invaders, as part of the Romano-British forces into the 5th century.”
Contubernium Primum
Late Roman Re-enactment group focusing on the period between 350-500 AD. “Based on current scientific knowledge, free from political, spiritual and sociological classification, the group tries to depict realistic life images of this exciting era.” In German.
Legio Herculani Seniores
“Questo progetto nasce dalla collaborazione tra Storinsubria e vari gruppi di ricostruzione storica.
Finalmente, dopo anni di studi sulla vita civile e militare del IV secolo, nel 2007 è partita questa nuova avventura, un tentativo di ricostruire un periodo storico poco conosciuto.” In Italian.
Britannia
“Welcome… …to the webpages of Britannia. One of the oldest (and largest) groups in the UK portraying the late Roman period. See our impression of life and combat on a small island on the edge of a dying Roman Empire and the end of the Classical age.”
Les Herculani: Association de reconstitution de l’armée romaine du IVe siècle Ap.-J.C.
“Nous ne sommes ni une troupe de théâtre ni une société archéologique mais notre travail repose sur le stricte respect des sources historiques, archéologiques et littéraires parvenues jusqu’à nous..” In French.
Legio Leonum Valentinani
“In the air Leonum Valentiniani the foundation of the fraternity marks the fourth century AD (late) Roman traditionalist group. Our goal is to present a fourth-century living in the province of Pannonia Valeria corps. Visitors will gain an insight into the armor of border guard troops, armor and training.” In Hungarian, English, and French.
Numerus Brittonvm
“Interessierte Freizeitrömer mit Drang zu einem Hobby mit Tiefgang. Dabei ist die Gruppe als Abteilung des Historischen Vereins Welzheim die Einzige, die sich dem Einheitentypus einer numeri Einheit widmet. Nebenbei sind wir in der Berufung auf die ehemalige Garnison des Ortes der “älteste” Verein des Landes.” In German.
The Barcarii
This is a group dedicated to the Late Roman unit known as the Numeri Barcariorum Tigrisiensium, also known informally as the Barcarii. .
Legio I Adiutrix.
Gruppo di Archaeologia Sperimentale.La LEG I ADI s’inquadra nel settore della rievocazione storica , con l’impegno di far rivivere quel tempo attraverso la ricostruzione di costumi e d’eventi militari, gladiatori e civili, facendo particolare riferimento all’epoca dell’impero romano. La nostra ricerca e dedita soprattutto alla legione marinara, “i Classari della flotta di Misenum“ poi divenuta la Legio I Adiutix.Tutte le nostre riproduzioni sono basate su ritrovamenti archeologici: Monumenti, trascrizioni epigrafiche, affreschi murali ecc.
Acta :Spécialistes Des Combats De Gladiateurs et Duels Toutes Époques
ACTA a pour but général de faire revivre par l’expérimentation les pratiques de duel du monde médiéval et antique. L’objectif est avant tout heuristique et didactique. C’est la recherche, l’élaboration de connaissances qui sont visées, et par conséquent leur diffusion.” In French” In French.
Familia Gladiatoria
“Our family was founded in 1986 and is specialized on performing Roman Gladiator games. We frequently play at the Museum of Aquincum and at the Park of Archeology of Gorsium and at the yearly Flower Festivities – The Florials. From 1990 on, We regularly participate in abroad Roman Festivities. We played in Italy, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, France, the and Netherlands. The script of our plays is always performed in the welcoming country’s mother tongue.”
Ludus Nemesis
“Willkommen auf der Website des LVDVS NEMESIS – der norddeutschen Gladiatorenschule mit Basis in Hamburg.”
Associaione Cultuale “S.P.Q.R.
“Welcome on the “S.P.Q.R.” Association website. On this site you’ll find information about gladiators, their life, their history and about our gladiators and our school of gladiatorial fights.”
Collegium Gladiatorum
“A Collegium Gladiatorium Kulturális Hagyományõrzõ Egyesületet azzal a céllal alapítottuk, hogy bemutassuk az ókori gladiátorok küzdelmeit, és látványos elõadásokkal felkeltsük az érdeklõdést az ókor története és kultúrája iránt.”In English and Hungarian.
Familia Gladiatoria Pannoica
“The Familia Gladiatoria Pannoica shows thrilling Gladiator fights in your city or historical amphitheater”. In English, German and French.
Familia Gladiatoria Corbvlonis
“Levende Romeinse geschiedenisgroep CORBVLO neemt u graag mee terug in de tijd, de arena in, naar zij die streden om leven en dood. Deze namiddag in de arena van uw evenement, treedt voor u op de Familia Gladiatoria Corbvlonis.” In Dutch.
Timetrotter Living History
“Timetrotter offers a comprehensive program of historic events and experiences. The central idea and the core of the concept of “Timetrotter” is the upmost realistic performance of various historic scenarios. Hereby we focus on a competent and well-trained cavalry, relating to the military performance.” In English and German.
