reenactor.Net, THE Online, Worldwide Home of Living History Forums
News: Suggestions? Questions? Go ahead and ask!
   Home   Forum Help Calendar Gallery Staff List Login Register   **
Pages: [1] 2
reenactor.Net, THE Online, Worldwide Home of Living History Forums > Ancient Period > Roman

616 Views

Imperial Roman,
Suggested Reading List

Books... most reenactors have huge libraries and this period deserves no less... The first section here are books directly useful to the reenactor, not having so much emphasis on rusted bits of metal and their interpretation as others do. Scholarly works are fine, but not always the best for the reenactor.

And yeah, the first part is "Osprey-heavy"... why? Because they serve a good purpose; not only to give one a good grounding in a subject, but also they have COLOUR plates, which make things come alive. There are other books of course, and the first one I list is Dan Peterson's The Roman Legions Recreated in Colour Photographs. This book is SO excellent and it shows the kit in colour photographs -- that alone is worth it. Instead of looking at drawings or at best, colour paintings, you have real photos of people wearing and using this gear!

I would really like to thank a couple of people who helped me out with making this section work out.

  • First, Rob Malcom helped me set these pages up for amazon a few years ago.
  • Quintus (a.k.a. Matt Amt) for allowing me to use parts of his book lists, and last, but not least...
  • Jasper Oorthuys. Jasper helped me to figure out the new way Amazon has made the book linking code and whilst it's not important to the visitor, it not only make s it a LOT easier, but also makes it look better!

Thanks guys!!!

Almost last note: If you don't see a book listed here that you feel we need to have for sale, then PLEASE recommend it to us so that we can add it here!

Host your site at the BEST Host Server there is... WE use 'em and WE highly recommend i-Power.com... HIGHLY!


Visit Legio IX HISPANA!

This site is Gunny Approved
Members
  • Total Members: 2560
  • Latest: Mike S.
Stats
  • Total Posts: 4372
  • Total Topics: 1618
  • Online Today: 39
  • Online Ever: 221
  • (February 02, 2011, 12:47:01 AM)
Users Online
Users: 0
Guests: 25
Total: 25
Reenactor Consumer Guide -- Rate your purchases with reenactor and living history vendors and read about other reenactors experiences too.
Rate your purchases with reenactor and living history vendors and read about other reenactors experiences too.
  1600-1800 1800-1860 1870-1900 1946-Present American Civil War Ancient Period Frontier Period Main Main Articles menus Middle Ages Native American Impression WWI WWII  
Ugly Amazon Error page artAttention: You might see this ugly graphic, instead of the book cover which we have so carefully chosen for you to see. Alas, it means the book is not in print or Amazon is out of it NEW or something. It doesn't mean you cannot get it used, and often for CHEAPER... We will be going through and adding direct links to the book title itself, thus allowing you to get to the book's actual page and possibly even find it used. (I like used books!)

YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS BOOK FIRST!

It is, without a doubt, the best thing for the reenactor to get, as it shows full-color photos of Roman reenactors!

Here, I swiped a description from Amazon.com which says it best.

Roman Legionary 58 BC- AD 69 (Warrior 71) -- The period 31 BC-AD 43 saw the greatest expansion of the Roman Empire. In 31 BC Octavian defeated Antony at the battle of Actium and remodelled the semi-professional Roman army into a permanent force of 28 legions. Octavian became the first emperor (Augustus) and under his leadership the legions conquered northern Spain, all Europe south of the Danube line and Germany west of the Elbe. The legionaries exemplified the heroic culture of the Roman world and this title takes a behind-the-scenes look at their lives, training, weaponry and tactics, including the bloody massacre of the Teutoberg forest.

Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan -- Although the common Roman fighting men themselves have left no account, much literature has survived from antiquity. The wealth of archaeological finds, plus the study of surviving Roman scultpure has allowed hisorians to learn much about the nature of the Roman army which conquered an astonishing expanse of territory. Michael Simkins brings all his substantial knowledge to bear on this fascinating subject, covering such topics as army composition, recruitment, training, campaign routine and providing a wealth of detail on weapons, uniforms and equipment. Men-at-Arms 283, 291 and 46 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'Caesar's Legions.'

The Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine (Men-at-Arms 93) -- This book is also available with a different cover as "Legions of the North." The year of 122 was the first time a Roman Emperor had set foot in the Province of Britannia since the invasion in AD 43. No doubt he had read many reports concerning the damage caused by marauding tribesmen crossing from what is now Scotland into the Province. Hadrian, therefore, decided - in the words of his biographer - 'to build a wall to separate the Romans from the Barbarians'. This engaging work from author Michael Simkins explores in depth the organisation, equipment, weapons and armour of the Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine, one of the most exciting periods in Roman history.

Roman Military Clothing (1) 100 BC-AD 200 (Men-at-Arms 374) -- The armour and weapons of Rome's legionaries and auxiliaries have been the subject of intense research and speculation, and much has been published - but almost nothing on the actual clothing of Imperial soldiers. In this first part of a rigorous study of the literary, sculptural, pictorial and archaeological evidence, a specialist author/artist examines the clues which enable us to attempt reconstructions of tunics, cloaks, footwear and other items worn by officers and men all over the empire, from the late Republic to c.200 AD. His text is illustrated with meticulous drawings of surviving relief sculptures - particularly soldiers' gravestones - and eight striking colour plates.

Roman Military Clothing (2) AD 200-400 (Men-at-Arms 250) -- The armour and weapons of the Roman army have long been the subject of intense research and speculation. While much has been published on their arms and armour, however, the actual clothing of Imperial soldiers has largely been overlooked. In this second part of a rigorous study of the literary, sculptural, pictorial and archaeological evidence, the specialist author-artist examines the clues which enable us to attempt reconstructions of items worn by officers and men all over the empire during the two centuries between the reign of Septimius Severus and the twilight years of Stilicho.

Early Roman Armies (Men-at-Arms 283) -- The early Romans were only one of a number of peoples that inhabited Iron Age central Italy. From the 8th to the 3rd century BC, the Romans undertook territorial expansion, and conflict with neighbouring tribes and cultures resulted in open war, most notably with the Samnites. Alliances sprang were created too - but the rise of Rome was unstoppable. This title covers the equipment, weaponry and dress of the early Romans, from the traditional foundation in 753 BC to the third century BC, where the dominance of Rome was beyond challenge. It also deals with developments in warfare, covering the early cavalry, the pre-hoplite army, the hoplite army and the manipular army. Etruscan, Latin, and Samnite warfare are also discussed.

Republican Roman Army 200-104 BC -- The principal source of information on the Roman Republican Army is the sixth book of the Histories of the Greek historian Polybius, written a little before 150BC. This engaging text by Nicholas Sekunda draws heavily on this vital source to outline the equipment and organisation of the Roman Republican Army from 200–104 BC -- a time when Rome was growing from a regional to a world power. With plenty of photographs and illustrations, including eight vivid full page colour plates by Angus McBride, this fascinating volume examines such topics as the Roman shield, helmets, the cuirass, greaves, the pilum, legion organisation, the principales and the tactics they employed.

The Praetorian Guard -- The Praetorian Guard of Imperial Rome was the power behind the throne, with the ability to make or break an Emperor. Its origins lay in the guards units of republican commanders and the units of Octavian and Anthony that fought at Actium. This title covers the organisation, dress and history from these early days to the Guard's effective destruction at the battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312, and also details the guard units of the third and fourth centuries that replaced those lost.

Warriors of Rome -- Contains some odd theories by the author, and the illustrations by Simkins are not up to the standards of Ron Embleton, Angus Mcbride et al, but still a decent basic book with a lot of historical data not covered in other volumes.

Lorica Segmentata: A Handbook of Articulated Roman Plate Armour (Lorica Segmentata) -- This monograph is the first in-depth examination of articulated Roman plate armour since H. Russell Robinson published his ground breaking reconstructions of lorica segmentata in The Armour of Imperial Rome (1975). The book contains a detailed discussion of all the significant evidence including previously unpublished material. Bishop looks at each of the principle types of articulated plate armour, using photographs and drawings of original finds alongside full-sized and specially-prepared computer-generated reconstructions. He examines the strengths and weaknesses of this form of armour, considering a wide range of technical details, as well as practical aspects relating to its reproduction. An accompanying website will provide additional multimedia resources, including colour photographs of original and reconstructed segmental armour, 3D models, video clips, plans, and card models. (100 b/w figures).

Late Roman Cavalryman AD 236-565 (Warrior) -- The twilight of the Roman Empire saw a revolution in the way war was waged. The drilled infantryman, who had been the mainstay of Mediterranean armies since the days of the Greek hoplite, was gradually replaced by the mounted warrior. This change did not take place overnight, and in the 3rd and 4th centuries the role of the cavalryman was primarily to support the infantry. However, by the time of the 6th century, the situation had been completely reversed. Late Roman Cavalryman gives a full account of the changing experience of the mounted soldiers who defended Rome's withering western empire.

Ancient Authors

Fictional Works
Share on Twitter! Digg this story! Del.icio.us Share on Facebook! Technorati Reddit StumbleUpon

8890 Views

Reenactment Units and
Other Groups United States and Canada

On this page we have links to Roman Reenacting units


If you have a Roman reenacting website and would like us to
link to it, please click here.

Comments?  Want to know more?
Feel free to e-mail me or ask questions at:

Ancient Warfare Magazine banner (perm)

{Links}

Please visit some of our fine sponsors:

Soul of the Warrior/10-09
Share on Twitter! Digg this story! Del.icio.us Share on Facebook! Technorati Reddit StumbleUpon

905 Views

Listing of Roman Units
(okay, and some Celt/Barbarian stuff too)

Legio IX Hispana

Okay, we have two different ways to view the links... Map links, meaning you see a button on the map and click there... easy enough. Or our links listing which has some info about the unit (well, as much as we could find... sometimes suprisingly little even when they DO have a website.)

    If you have a Roman reenacting website and would like us to link to it, please click here.

    Comments?  Want to know more?
    Feel free to e-mail me or ask questions at:

    Share on Twitter! Digg this story! Del.icio.us Share on Facebook! Technorati Reddit StumbleUpon

    3533 Views

    reenactor.Net Ancient
    Calendar FAQ for posting Events

    Use our Calendar to promote your event!

    Click here to go to the Roman Army Talk and reenactor.Net combined Calendar

    Due to a need for us to make the Calendar easily understood by all, we have decided on a common format for posting -- first country (and state, Lander, etc., if needed) click here for list. Then location, the type of event (LH, Pub Display, combat, etc.). In the subject, an event would look like this: (D) Kalkriese (PD)

    Then... describe your event -- Don't just say "Roman event" -- Tell us ABOUT the event!

    • Amenities (Straw, food, vendors, free t-shirt?, reimbursement for gas?)
    • What period? (Republican, 1st Century, 2nd Century, etc.)
    • Authenticity level
    • Crowd level expectations
    • Prohibitions (no fires, no digging, no alcohol, etc.)
    • Website Link -- you NEED a website! With the abundance of free web hosting and simple, FREE, tools to make a website, there is NO excuse for not having a website for your event. Please, follow these directions! If you can't follow our simple request, then we'll have our Praefectus Fasti ("Prefect of the Calendar") remove your event from our listings ;-( We ask little, other than that you follow our simple guidelines... PLEASE do so. We reserve the right NOT to list any event we feel objectionable.

    This calendar, rising from the ashes of an earlier "joint" calendar, will try and become worthy. Please let us know what you think about it...


    banner for Legio IX Hispana USA

    Please visit some of our fine sponsors:

    Soul of the Warrior/10-09
    Share on Twitter! Digg this story! Del.icio.us Share on Facebook! Technorati Reddit StumbleUpon

    3401 Views

    Roman Reenactment Units and
    Other Groups in Greater Europe
    and the United Kingdom

    If you have a Roman reenacting website and would like us to link to it,
    please click here.

    Ancient Warfare Magazine banner (perm)

    For a translation of websites that are in a languages that is foreign to you, try using http://translate.google.com/.

    On this page you will find a (beginning of) a list of the known LEGIO in Greater Europe. Europe, the cradle of Roman reenacting. Some awesome groups there... We are all one family of Roman reenactors!

    If you have a Roman reenacting website and would like us to link to it, please click here.

    Comments?  Want to know more?
    Feel free to e-mail me or ask questions at:

    Soul of the Warrior/10-09

    {Links}

    The Ermine Street Guard (UK) -- The original Roman reenacting group in the World! The ESG has been around for almost 30 years and they have their impression down right.

    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. Since its formation in 1972 the Guard has become firmly established as the leading society making such a detailed and accurate study of this subject. Since 1988, the Society has been a registered charity and is financed through public displays, educational visits and donations.

    Public displays are given at major Roman sites throughout Great Britain and Europe. The display, includes aspects of the Roman soldier's training and the firing of artillery pieces. At selected venues the Guard is also joined by two fully equipped Roman cavalrymen. A static display provides information on various aspects of the Roman army and gives the opportunity to examine the armour and equipment at close quarters. In 1993, in consultation with archeological experts the Guard made the first ever accurate, hand stitched reconstruction of an eight man goat skin tent. Guard members are only too willing to talk to members of the public and answer their many questions.
    Legio I Adiutrix (Hungary) -- Neat site, not much about THEM. Waiting to hear back... At least they DO have an English section...

    Legio I Adiutrix (Poland) -- Okay, I looked at the site, it's in Polish. I can't read Polish, nor can I find a translator page. They look good. Wish I could tell what they were saying ;-(

    Legio I Italica (Italy) -- The group was founded in 1996 upon an idea of Sandro Maragno, partner of GAV, to honor and remember the legion recruited by the Emperor Nero in the 67 AD.

    The GAV or Gruppo Archaeologico di Villadose was founded in 1988, with the primary objective being to explore the territory and to census the present archaeological sites. In 1990 the GAV prepared, in collaboration with Town Administration and Archaeological Superintendence of Veneto, the permanent Show on the Roman Centuriation in Villadose that in 8 years has been visited by around 15,000 people. The Show contains around 400 finds, all found by the partners of the GAV during the search of surface. In these last years the group has become interested in reenacting, so was born the Legio I Italica.

    The group is composed of around 15 legionaries, impassioned of Roman history, who introduce to the public how the Roman legionaries fought and lived in their camp. In 2000, the legion is endowed with a rule.

    The Legion collaborates with the institute of Experimental Archaeology Istituto Ars Dimicandi® of Dario Battaglia with the goal being to develop a didactic demonstrative circuit finalized to the promotion of the experimental archaeology.

    In 2002 the group is enrolled in the Federazione Ars Dimicandi® of which the GAV is one of the partners founders. They also belong to the Federation:

    Legio II Augusta (UK) -- Since its conception, a little over 15 years ago, LEG II AVG's military section has grown from strength to strength.

    Including in its displays; soldiers, artillery, engineers, bowmen, cavalry, medical staff, fletchers, complex models, full marching camp equipment, musical instruments, standards, cartography and much more, which all work towards an interesting day out or the ability to supply men and equipment for all manner of events or filming.
    Legio II Augusta (NZ) -- We are a research and re-enactment group specialising in recreating the Roman Army and Roman life from the 2nd to the 4th century A.D. Consisting of around 90 members, male and female, young and old, the Second Legion Augusta presents living history and combat displays of military life at venues throughout New Zealand. Our members come from many parts of New Zealand although our main base is to be found in Auckland where our training takes place. Members include artisans, armourers, artists, historians, and performers as well as combatants and display fighters.

    Coming from many walks of life we are nevertheless united by our enthusiasm for the Ancient Roman world and the Roman army and by our determination to help inform, educate and enjoy!

    All our armour, clothing, weapons and artillery have been made after extensive research and are as authentic as we can make them.

    Our combat members undergo fortnightly combat training and participate in battle days; all members join in displays for both the corporate and educational and tourism sectors, as well as appearing on Televison & in Film.

    New members are always welcome! Come and meet us at a training day!

    Legio IV Macedonica (Spain) -- Legio IV MACEDONICA, is the reconstruction of a Contubernio (group formed by eight legionaries), created by the Taller de Reconstrucción Histórica y Arqueológica (Factory of Historical and Archaeological Reconstruction), as basic unit of exercise of the Roman Legions in antiquity. The time period we cover with this unit go from its beginnings in Republican times to Imperial times.

    The Contubernio has a catapult as well (Onager), made by the Factory of Historical Reconstruction and shortly, a tent made for the Contubernio (eight men) in leather and wood. Also different utensils from campaign recreate the sample of the legionary equipment.

    The civil part will be represented by Donas, its clothes of Roman time will construct an image of the blunt civilian life in Roman times.

    Legio IV Macedonica, develops its work of historical representation for Museums, Provincial, Regional or National Exhibitions, Festivales and Fiestas. Also teaching institutions are an objective of the Factory of Historical Reconstruction, and of legio IV, where smallest, they can live the Historical one on an almost real form.
    		COHORS I PRAETORIA (Italy) -- 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.

    We promote research, experimentation and publication on the roman military history. We are particularly focused on the pretorian soldiers because they were, more often stationed in Italy, so it can be considered as a part of our lost culture.

    In collaboration with other groups, like www.romars.it, we study also the way the roman soldier used to combat, his tactics, his techniques.

    This group has no political or ideological connotation.
    		Legio VI Victrix (Romercohorte Opladen, Coh. VI Asturum) (Austria) -- The I. ROEMERCOHORTE OPLADEN e. V ("First Roman Cohort of Opladen") is a historical association which aims to reconstruct the equipment and the everyday life of Roman military and their civilian surroundings by re-enacting ancient Roman life as authentically as possible.

    The presentation of Roman military life is not based on an exaggerated militarism of the reenactors, but only on historical and practical reflections.

    1. Viewed historically, the Roman military did much more than typical "soldier duties." Members of the Roman army, especially the legionary heavy infantry, did not perform strictly military tasks, but were also involved in building and repair of military infrastructure such as roads and forts, and protection of the civilian population in nearly every province of the Roman Empire. The engineering work of the army should not be overlooked, especially within the frontier provinces of the empire. It was the army's protection and manpower that made urban life possible in this regions. Without the Roman army going forth as a pioneer corps, cultural torchbearer, master builder, and watchful guard, the culture of Mediterranean Rome would never have spread so widely or thoroughly across Europe.
    2. A believable presentation of typical Roman civilian life in its urbanized surroundings would require fixed, local reconstructions, costing a great deal of money to present only a few aspects of civilian life in a realistic way. However, in the form of a temporary military marching-camp and a contingent of camp-followers, it is possible for us to re-create a wider and more complete picture of civil-military life in provincial Roman areas with relatively low means.

    Based on this philosophy, I. ROEMERCOHORTE OPLADEN endeavors to reconstruct an ever more realistic vision of Roman life, through careful study of the military's equipment as known to archaeologists, through a permanent extension and a progressiv perfectionation of our equipment and through our own practical experiences. We then present this to public audiences as "living history." Through the enthusiastic dedication of our members, who come from all professions and age-groups, we bring provincial Rome back to life.
    		Legio VII Gemina (Tarragona, Catalonia) -- Okay, it's anice site... however, I can't read it and I haven't found a translator program to do so... ;-( Looks good though.
    		Legio VIII Augusta (Germany) -- An interesting site, auf Deutsch and hard to get anything out of. All text id graphics ;-0 and they use multiple frames on each page [kill their webmaster $%*&#($@]. Anyway, perhaps we'll get something translated for it.
    		Legio VIII Augusta (France) -- Well crap, it's in French... okay, one should expect that in a French website... Again, looks pretty good. Hope to someday get some info in English on them.
    Legio VIIII Hispanis/The Dobboni and Coritaini Tribes (UK) -- We aim to represent the period of the roman invasion to the battle of Mons Graupis (so in essance AD43 to AD89). As far as we know the we are the only Combat 1st C group in Britain, as such we have Legionarys representing the 9th legion Auxillarys representing the 1st Coh Brittannicus and two Tribes of Britons. Our displays and events are as the group name suggests structured around an impression of a Vicus with the aim of showing the fusion and interaction of the Roman and British cultures, this of course is not only violent. We also demonstrate the combat methords and tacics of the legions and Native Britons in full contact displays. The group also can stage Gladitorial shows with Noxi and Classically paired Fighters, again these shows are done as competative full contact matches.
    		Legio VIIII Hispana (Spain) -- A newer unit in Spain who seeks to do it right! Give 'em a look! I did look at the site w/ a translator, but I didn't get the stuff I wanted for this listing.. perhaps they'll send us something...

    Legio VIIII Hispana (Australia) -- Seems to be an SCA group, but I could be wrong. Also seem to be pretty cool! Anyway, this is what they say about themselves: The aims of the somewhat anarchic collective of interested individuals (hereinafter known as 'The Society') are:

    • To recreate all aspects of life in the Roman Legions of the last half of the first century anno domini, including campaign, drill, combat and leisure activities as accurately as possible using the tools of living history and practical archaeology.
    • Speaking in outrageously bad Latin.

    		Legio X  Gemina (Netherlands [that's Holland for those of you in Rio Linda]) -- The Gemina Project. a Dutch re-enactment society that portrays Roman soldiers and civilians as they would have appeared in the last quarter of the first century AD when the legio X Gemina was stationed at the castra of Nijmegen. Currently the society can field about two contubernia of legionaries with the associated officers and NCO's, a couple of auxiliary archers and about a dozen provincial Roman civilians. In accordance with the educational aims of our group, members regularly participate in public displays and lectures at museums, schools and sites of historical value, often in cooperation with similar re-enactment societies from all over Europe.

    		Legio XIII Gemina (& Coh.I It. C.R.) (Austria) --
    		Legio XIIII Gemina Martia Victrix  (Coh.I Batavorum, & Roman Military Research Society) (UK) -- The R.M.R.S is a research and re-enactment group specialising in the latter part of the 1st century AD. The Society presents living history displays of Roman military drill and civilian life at venues all over Britain. Our training base is at the Lunt fort, near Coventry and although many members live in the Midlands a number also come from as far afield as Essex, Scotland, Germany and even Rome! Members are of all ages, male and female, single, couples and families.

    * Vexillatio Legionis Geminae

    The display team of the RMRS represents a detachment of the Twin Legion, Legio XIIII Gemina Martia Victrix along with its associated auxiliary units. The team demonstrates the drill, tactics, battle formations, training, armour and equipment of the Roman army at the turn of the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D. at the time of the Emperor Trajan. Troops are based in an authentic encampment area and, where space permits, displays include archery and the firing of a catapulta and manuballista. Various military ceremonies are also a regular feature including the swearing of loyalty to the Emperor, roll calls and military religious ceremonies.

    Demonstrations can also include figure types and equipment from the early Republic through to the fall of the Empire during the 5th century A.D. We also have a marine with two fully operational model Roman warships. Between displays soldiers talk to members of the public, answering questions, demonstrating equipment and eating authentically cooked Roman rations. Soldiers speak Latin wherever possible and answer to the names of original members of Legio XIIII.
    Legio XV Apollinaris (Norway) -- Norwegian group for Roman re-enactment and Roman live roleplaying. 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.

    More to come


    Soul of the Warrior/10-09

    Share on Twitter! Digg this story! Del.icio.us Share on Facebook! Technorati Reddit StumbleUpon
    Pages: [1] 2
    Want to improve your reenacting impression?
    Click HERE to
    go to our
    SUTLER'S PAGES

    reenactor.Net needs YOU!

    reenactor.Net needs you!



    We are asking for our visitor's help... IF you like r.Net, if you find it useful, all we are asking is for $1.—$2. not hundreds... just a buck or two.



    Something Cool

    Search
       Home   Forum Help Calendar Gallery Staff List Login Register  
    Powered by SMF 1.1.16 | SMF © 2011, Simple Machines
    | TP Meadows Originally Designed by RebelRose Design Team
     Modified by Marsh

    reenactor.Net was created and is maintained by
    Marsh Wise and the r.Net Team
    under the auspices of
    Sturmkatze Produktions AG banner
    (click above to visit us!)
    ©1997-2011, M. Wise--Please just ASK before using anything on this site.
    (like we would say no...)

    reenactor.Net is not responsible for information (or mis-information) on linked sites.
    TinyPortal 1.0 RC1 | © 2005-2010 BlocWeb