The Romans are coming

**blitzkrieg80** · 07-19-2007, 01:16

does that mean there's professional reenactment groups?

**Zaknafien** · 07-19-2007, 01:34

There are. They hire themselves out to do movies, documentaries, etc.

**geala** · 07-19-2007, 12:43

Which does of course not mean that they are better than the amateur groups when I take a look to some movies and documentations.

**Sarcasm** · 07-19-2007, 14:28

What is it with re-enactment groups and their fascination with segmentata...

...and supposed expertly advised historic shows that present them in republican times.

**Zaknafien** · 07-19-2007, 14:34

I know, its really rather upsetting.

Kinda like King Arthur shows that depict all the knights of the round table in full plate mail :)

**Sarcasm** · 07-19-2007, 14:45

At least Plate Mail is cool enough to get the ladies of the court, while segmentata is just a pretty ugly piece of armour.

**mcantu** · 07-19-2007, 16:47

Originally Posted by Sarcasm

What is it with re-enactment groups and their fascination with segmentata...

...and supposed expertly advised historic shows that present them in republican times.

It may be a cost issue...

**dezzerx** · 07-19-2007, 18:13

Originally Posted by blitzkrieg80

does that mean there's professional reenactment groups?

http://www.ulfhednar.org/

These guys say they are professional. Atleast thats what it says on the website.

**sgsandor** · 07-20-2007, 07:51

on ebay chain mail is very expensive, well the segmata is relatively cheap like 180 U.S. dollars.... I looked into it cause lol I wanted to wear it well I commanded my legions in Eb. Ah my own fantasy world it is fun for sure

**Philippus Flavius Homovallumus** · 07-20-2007, 12:00

Originally Posted by blitzkrieg80

does that mean there's professional reenactment groups?

Yes, not just ones that hire themselves out but also ones that are set up to test theories about equipment and working methods etc.

The Ermine Street Guard are the world's longest running re-enactment group, as well as one of the biggest. Given that they represent primarily the II Avgvsta thewy are allowed to wear LS.

**geala** · 07-20-2007, 14:57

Many groups hire themselves. For me that does not mean that they are professionals. That would be, living from reenacting, wouldn't it? To be a professional tells not much about the quality. The best groups I know are not professionals.

**pezhetairoi** · 07-20-2007, 15:47

Well, professionals aside or not, the Ermine Street Guard are the best by reputation. I, for one, am drooling in envy at you. You should definitely go, and get some photos, and post them here. Or we will storm your house with ram and tower and ladder and fire, and we will do nasty things to you with gladii. Seeing them life in action...

To us EB geeky fans, that's like the average teen getting front row seats to Christina Aguilera in concert. Or so I'm told...

:)