P.Clodius 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 Pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docoflove1974 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 Ok, that last picture was something else. You know the photographer took it just for kicks and grins, and then submitted it on a whim. I didn't know the old stiffs at BBC had it in them to post it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Paulinus Maximus 2 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 Today would have been a good day to be in Rome, I've seen reenactors before but to see them marching along the Fori Imperiali with the Colosseum in the back ground must have been pretty special. But this has got to be the best picture..... Can you picture the scene.... The Roman legions lined up for battle when the Primus Pilus says "Right lad's, this is your last chance to go before we get stuck into those barbarians over there, so off you go, the portaloo's are over there on the left.......And remember boys.....Don't forget to wash your hands!!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost_Warrior 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 Those are awesome shots!!! Especially the last two.... And yea, I can believe the BBC would post that. People in the States think Brits are prudes but actually they're quite far from it IME. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Traianus 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 Today would have been a good day to be in Rome, I've seen reenactors before but to see them marching along the Fori Imperiali with the Colosseum in the back ground must have been pretty special. That is just what I thought because I've just arrived from Rome this thursday after a week there with some friends.........:( I was so sad when I saw it in the news. It was the second time I went to Rome and I even fell more in love with that city, how can a city be so charming?? I can't describe...I want definitely to live there. The first time I haven't entered to the Palatine, but this time I was and when I visited the "Casa de Augusto" I was shocked, is impressively beautiful you can see the Circo Maximo and the thermes of Caracalla from it and really makes you to feel like an emperor. (sidenote: I went in the afternoon almost in the sunset and the spectacle is undescriptable) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spittle 2 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Will those portaloo's have modern toilet paper or will the re-enactors share a sponge on a stick, for realism? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maty 26 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Will those portaloo's have modern toilet paper or will the re-enactors share a sponge on a stick, for realism? I'm sure I saw that guy playing tight-head prop for l'azuri in the six nations rugby... They're wonderful pics. Does anyone know if this was a re-enactment society, or did they just dress up council employees? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameses the Great 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) *They came from the blackness.* Just kidding Happy Birthday Rome! Roma Invicta! Edited April 21, 2008 by Rameses the Great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecimusCaesar 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Hail Rome! Those pictures look brilliant. I just wish I had the opportunity to be there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Octavius 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Are they a 'certain' parties porta loos? If you read his blog. Per nadi mil an Roma. Edited April 22, 2008 by Gaius Octavius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornelius_sulla 1 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I'm sure I saw that guy playing tight-head prop for l'azuri in the six nations rugby... They're wonderful pics. Does anyone know if this was a re-enactment society, or did they just dress up council employees? LOL! That guy does look like an Italian prop! But I reckon he looks even more like the England's latest coaching casualty, Brian Ashton! The pictures are great. It would've been an experience to have been there. My kids want some armour like that now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Octavius 1 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I'm sure I saw that guy playing tight-head prop for l'azuri in the six nations rugby... They're wonderful pics. Does anyone know if this was a re-enactment society, or did they just dress up council employees? LOL! That guy does look like an Italian prop! But I reckon he looks even more like the England's latest coaching casualty, Brian Ashton! The pictures are great. It would've been an experience to have been there. My kids want some armour like that now! You will regret having insulted Eyetalians! You barbarian! Basil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornelius_sulla 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 I'm sure I saw that guy playing tight-head prop for l'azuri in the six nations rugby... They're wonderful pics. Does anyone know if this was a re-enactment society, or did they just dress up council employees? LOL! That guy does look like an Italian prop! But I reckon he looks even more like the England's latest coaching casualty, Brian Ashton! The pictures are great. It would've been an experience to have been there. My kids want some armour like that now! Actually, on viewing the picture again, I think Maty is right. He's an Italian prop, and that's the rest of the forward pack lined up in L'azuri blue behind him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primus Pilus 10 Report post Posted April 25, 2008 Bah... Rome's founding... then why imperial legions with segmentata? Ok, ok, too technical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silentium 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Will those portaloo's have modern toilet paper or will the re-enactors share a sponge on a stick, for realism? They're wonderful pics. Does anyone know if this was a re-enactment society, or did they just dress up council employees? It is a re-enactment group called "Gruppo Storico Romano", someone I know attends the schola gladiatoria there, they forced me to dress up as well..most embarrassing moment in my entire life XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites