06-01-2013, 01:19 PM
Hay everybody,
I want to start by saying how happy I am to have found this forum! I'm an archaeologist by trade, but my specialism is Roman, particularly the military. I've just finished an MA at Durham University (the blessed home of Eric Birley!) and I start training to teach archaeology at A level and degree level in september, then I intend to go onto do a PhD. I hope you guys don't mind, I just thought it would be nice if I introduced myself!
OK so back to the topic! I'm doing some research on Roman cavalry parade helmets, with particular focus on the ones from Newstead fort just north of Hadrian's Wall. I would like though to look at other examples, but I also want to compare them with medieval, samurai, Anglo-Saxon and modern helmets, looking at the psychology and anthropology of fighting and parading with such a helmet on. Hence, why I am also seeking the opinion of modern day martial artists and soldiers. However, I am also looking at the style of Roman cavalry helmets, their religious and ritualistic meaning, their deposition etc
So anyway, I just wanted to open my mind and try and think 'outside the box' by trying to promote some discussion on them and by seeking the opinions and perspectives of others. I do think that archaeologists and fellow Roman military enthusiasts like myself (lets face it they aren't many of us around) should communicate more
All comments valued, thanks
p.s. I attach one of the three helmets found at Newstead fort!
I want to start by saying how happy I am to have found this forum! I'm an archaeologist by trade, but my specialism is Roman, particularly the military. I've just finished an MA at Durham University (the blessed home of Eric Birley!) and I start training to teach archaeology at A level and degree level in september, then I intend to go onto do a PhD. I hope you guys don't mind, I just thought it would be nice if I introduced myself!
OK so back to the topic! I'm doing some research on Roman cavalry parade helmets, with particular focus on the ones from Newstead fort just north of Hadrian's Wall. I would like though to look at other examples, but I also want to compare them with medieval, samurai, Anglo-Saxon and modern helmets, looking at the psychology and anthropology of fighting and parading with such a helmet on. Hence, why I am also seeking the opinion of modern day martial artists and soldiers. However, I am also looking at the style of Roman cavalry helmets, their religious and ritualistic meaning, their deposition etc
So anyway, I just wanted to open my mind and try and think 'outside the box' by trying to promote some discussion on them and by seeking the opinions and perspectives of others. I do think that archaeologists and fellow Roman military enthusiasts like myself (lets face it they aren't many of us around) should communicate more
All comments valued, thanks
p.s. I attach one of the three helmets found at Newstead fort!
