06-07-2012, 03:32 AM
Don't Beat about the bush Martin! Say what you really mean! :lol:
For all those who insist that 1st century Romans didn't wear any arm or leg coverings. At the event, we had confrimed cases of clinical hypothermia on Sunday. There is no significant physiological differnce between a modern man and a 1st century man they would have had the same issues as we had. In fact as most of Chester's legionaries harkened from Spain, they'd probably be less well adjusted to our lovely weather. Last of all, lets not forget we do this as a hobby. It may be very noble to stick in what you believe was the correct dress (not that anyone will ever be 100% sure), but if it lands you in hospital, I think your priorities may be a littlew skewed!
For all those who insist that 1st century Romans didn't wear any arm or leg coverings. At the event, we had confrimed cases of clinical hypothermia on Sunday. There is no significant physiological differnce between a modern man and a 1st century man they would have had the same issues as we had. In fact as most of Chester's legionaries harkened from Spain, they'd probably be less well adjusted to our lovely weather. Last of all, lets not forget we do this as a hobby. It may be very noble to stick in what you believe was the correct dress (not that anyone will ever be 100% sure), but if it lands you in hospital, I think your priorities may be a littlew skewed!
Mark Downes/Mummius
Cent Gittus, COH X. LEG XX. VV. Deva Victrix
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"Don\'\'\'\'t threaten me with a dead fish!" - Withnail
Cent Gittus, COH X. LEG XX. VV. Deva Victrix
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"Don\'\'\'\'t threaten me with a dead fish!" - Withnail
