The importance of Roman Reconstruction Archaeology

[John Conyard]

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!

[Robert Vermaat]

Since this thread was becoming distracted, I've split off the funny stuff.

Hence, all cavorting ninnies, converting hinnies, averting skinnies or disconcerting minnies can be done here:
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... sc&start=0

[Vindex]

Although slightly off topic in that it is Anglo Saxon re-enactors being discussed, there is still a very positive comment from the archaeologists at Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland, UK on the role of re-enacting in understanding archaeological finds...(towards the end...)

http://tinyurl.com/2u5nd45