Legio XXII was founded in 1992 to recreate the soldiers of the Roman Army for public demonstrations, living history displays and historical events, such as period Trekking.

Our weapons, armor, and equipment are all carefully researched, and reconstructed at our own expense. We demonstrate the tactics of the day, and the use of the legionary's various weapons. We are available to discuss many aspects of Roman army life, and will sometimes spend a day or weekend living like our ancient counterparts did on campaign. Eventually, we also aim to actually reenact against the enemies of Rome... a period fortification is even in the planning stages.

The recreated Legio XXII portrays soldiers from Germany in the mid-first century AD. We have based our clothing and equipment on contemporary illustrations and descriptions as well as on archeological evidence. While the group is based in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, we have members from a broader area.

For those people who want to make or purchase their own reproduction Roman clothing and military equipment, we cannot reccomend a finer place than the LEGIO XX website! Within their site, you will find their Handbook for Legionaries, plus patterns, drawings, photographs, and extra "hints" for many items. Why do we point you there for the information? Well, their commander, Quintus (Matt Amt) has put together perhaps the finest manual in the world on how to build a Roman inpression! Quintus also is a nice enough guy that he allows the rest of the Roman reenacting world to read and use his info! ;-)

Even more information may obtained by contacting our Centurian, Gnaeus Marsinius Varianus: