12-06-2007, 10:53 AM
Thank you for your comments. I was really only considering the Roman period, and was unaware of the conference in Exeter. Looking at the topics it was striking how much other re-enacters could offer. For instance I had fun making 15th century black power back in the mid-90's when I was playing the part of a handgunner. Fun, but too dangerous. Good reproduction pottery is available for all periods. In Comitatus there is a profusion of late 4th century Crambeck style-pots. There is wealth of experience out there in all periods.
And certainly taking good reproduction artefacts into schools is a great way to engage children and teachers with history. Over 200 kids each week are treated to my version of British history. Let's hope they all join Comitatus one day!
And certainly taking good reproduction artefacts into schools is a great way to engage children and teachers with history. Over 200 kids each week are treated to my version of British history. Let's hope they all join Comitatus one day!
John Conyard
York
A member of Comitatus Late Roman
Reconstruction Group
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York
A member of Comitatus Late Roman
Reconstruction Group
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.comitatus.net">http://www.comitatus.net
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.historicalinterpretations.net">http://www.historicalinterpretations.net
<a class="postlink" href="http://lateantiquearchaeology.wordpress.com">http://lateantiquearchaeology.wordpress.com