The idea of founding a roman reenactment group first came to mind during a workplace conversation in 1993. The original idea was the building of a Roman ship which was later transformed into the concept of reviving the Roman military life that 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).

We continued our research to get familiar with period roman military equipment and everyday life. Once we felt confident with our knowledge we started making armour and weapons. Our first introduction to the public happened in 2000 at the opening ceremony of a Warehouse with a four men strong unit-it was a great success. so we decided to form an official group called Legio Brigetio in 2001. In the coming years both the quantity of the equipment and the number of the members grew so today we are able to field 13 milites (1 centurio, 1 vexillarius, 8 legionaries and 3 auxiliaris) plus 4-5 civilians (mostly from the ranks of appreciative wifes).

Since our founding we have participated in numerous events throughout the country, like for instance the Festival of Komárom, the Floralia Festival (roman spring feast) organized by the Museum of Aquincum in Budapest or the Ludi Savariensis in Szombathely. In 2003 our group attended the opening ceremony of the archeological garden of a Roman fort in Lussonium (Dunakömlőd) and also served as a ceremonial guard for an exhibition at Klapka György Museum in Komárom which focused on roman jewelry and other archeological foundings found in the Cannabae of Brigetio. We regulalry make performances together with the members of the Schola Artis Gladii et Armorum (S.A.G.A.) Reenactment Group, our friends, who gladly play the role of the enemies (germans, celts) of the Roman Empire.

During our shows we introduce the life of roman soldiers and their training to the public and we also perform battle simulations to demonstrate the roman way of war. After our performances we usually set up a camp where people can try out our equipment (of course with our supervision) and even taste some real Roman food made after original recipes. We also have a living-history programme for schools where children can get acquainted with roman history very close. We hold our shows mostly during spring and summer. We regulalry train ourselves to be better Roman soldiers, for example: we have made long marches in period gear several times. Furthermore we make our equipment for ourselves and we constantly try to do more accurate armours and weapons. Finally we are absolutely open for recruitment, newcomers are always welcome in LEGIO I ADIUTRIX.

Since its inception, over 15 years ago, LEG II AVG's military and civilian section has grown from strength to strength to become one of Europe’s preeminent Roman re-enactment groups .

Today its displays encompass the full range of military and civil life—artillery, engineers, mosaicists, aristocratic ladies, slaves, archers, sculptors, smiths, cavalry, medical staff, painters and an unrivaled collection of full sized buildings, models, and archaeologically accurate military equipment, musical instruments, household artifacts, and much more. All this comes together to create an unforgettable live experience and a single point of contact to supply people and equipment for all manner of film and television work.

(Romercohorte Opladen, Coh. VI Asturum)—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 progressive perfection 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.

An interesting site, auf Deutsch and hard to get anything out of. All text is graphics ;-0 (how 2001) and they use multiple frames on each page [kill their webmaster $%*&#($@]. Anyway, perhaps we'll get something translated for it.

A great-looking unit in Spain who seeks to do it right! Give 'em a look! I did look at the site with a translator, but I didn't see much about them in their site... perhaps they'll send us something...

The R.M.R.S is a research and re-enactment group specializing 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.