Salvetes Salutatores !!

Welcome to the new look homepage of the award - winning Roman Military Research Society and its display unit, the

Vexillatio Legionis XIIII GMV.

The Events organised for 2008 with Multimap references and links to related sites. The "Quick Jump" has now been updated and will allow you to jump directly to any page on the site. For those interested in buying armour then there is a new link on the "Fabrica" page to a new UK Company called "Armamentaria" Photographs from 2007 On the Articles page : Article Author Social Roles and Gender in the Roman World Avreila Cavla   ** NEW ** Mithras Sol Invictvs - An initiate's Guide Pvdens  ** NEW ** The Toga Sextilli The Manica Caballo Cold weather clothing Crispvs     Shield shapes of the auxiliary soldier Peronis Roman Arrows Caballo AD69 - The Year of the four Emperors Marivs Auxiliary swords worn on the left. Peronis The Hamians Peronis Articles on the Auxilia page : Article Author (alphabetically!) Auxilia (updated) Peronis Batavians Peronis Batavian History Peronis Modifications to Batavian helmets Peronis Four excellent articles on the Religion page : Article Author (alphabetically!) Batavian Gods Peronis Public and Private religion Severinus Sacrifices in Roman Religion Severinus An Introduction to Roman Religion Sextilli The Civilian section has expanded with pages containing information on Roman marriage and Roman food

The RMRS is a research and re-enactment group specialising in recreating the Roman Army and Roman life during the latter part of the first century A.D. 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 and its associated auxiliaries.

Consisting of around 40 members, male and female, young and old, the Society presents living history displays of military and civilian life at venues throughout Britain. Members visit schools on a regular basis and we also organise popular adult education courses

Our members come from many parts of Britain although our main base is to be found at the reconstructed
Roman Fort at Lunt in Coventry where much of our training takes place.

Although the main emphasis is on the Roman military, members are encouraged to pursue their own interests within the Society and our displays consequently cover many aspects of Roman life from religion and medicine to food, engineering and naval warfare.

All armour, clothing , weapons and artillery have been made within the Society after extensive research and are as authentic as we can make them. Drill commands, songs and invocations are in Latin, as are the names of legionaries and civilians, helping to give a real flavour of the past.

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

Why not share the experience - new members are always welcome!

Shields up!

If you require information as to the history, organisation, equipment and lifestyle of the Roman army please visit our military page which should help you find what you need as it contains links to sections on the Republican army, the army of the Principate and the military of the later Empire. The civilian section includes information on Roman food and cooking, Roman women and lifestyle matters (regularly updated), whilst 'Fabrica' has authentically produced weapons, helmets, shields, belts, writing tablets, leatherwork and all kinds of essentials for the well-dressed Roman soldier which are available to purchase.

The 'schools' page is now up and running with details of members who are available tovisit your school and who provide an unforgettable 'hands on' experience of Roman military life for your pupils from Year 3 to Year 13. Should you require any further information about the Roman army and Roman life, please do email us.-we'll do our best to reply!

Enjoy your visit. AVETE COMMILITONES