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Roman legionaries constructing a marching camp. Stunning portrayal by the incomparable Peter Connolly

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2022-11-10

My reconstruction of the iron helmet remains found at fort, worn by a cavalry soldier stationed at the fort about 1700 years ago. He was probably a member of the Stablesian Horse, an auxiliary unit recruited from a region of Yugoslavia.

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2022-02-03

A selection of Lorica Squamata (Bronze Scale Armour) from The larger fragment was found at the site of the frigidarium https://t.co/lfVZ5nquLG

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2022-01-20

Hangers for strap ends from . The hangers in the form of Hercules’ club are dated to 2nd-3rd century AD. The other three come from the 2nd century AD.

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2021-11-18

Birdoswald (possibly called Banna) sits astride For a time it was garrisoned by the 1st cohort of Dacians (present day Romania). Photos include the graffito of a horse well hidden in the southern side of the fort.

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2021-08-19

The W gate of Colchester legionary fortress in AD 48 with workshops and extramural settlement

The same view in AD 60 with barracks modified into houses and joined with the former vicus and a triumphal arch

Boudicca is on her way however😱

© Peter Froste 1997

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2021-04-23

The SE corner of Colchester fortress in AD 48 showing barracks of the XX legion

The same view in AD 60, on the eve of the Boudiccan Revolt, showing modified barracks, now houses

Epic recreations © Peter Froste in *City of Victory* by P Crummy 1997

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2021-04-23

Here's something a bit unusual for the Late Roman fort(ress) at Alexandria, variously known as Parembole or Nicopolis. Nothing to see now, but it does play a prominent role in the Battle of Alexandria in 1801: it is visible in plans & paintings of the battle.

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2021-03-19

Images of the mansio of Alfoldean reconstructed by the late great Victor Ambrus

The 3 days spent digging here in 2005 for were very (very very very) wet, but Victor kept drawing, sketching and painting throughout

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2021-02-18

on Sea, fort, This is my reconstruction of what the south gatehouse may have looked like.

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2021-02-11

spiced (#mulsum) and made life a little sweeter for at Pots found at and town showed traces of wine. More: https://t.co/izvMLA0L4b

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2019-12-18