Pax Romana is a society dedicated
to research and re-enactment of the Roman Army and society
of the late first century A.D.
Each piece of equipment that the
society uses to recreate Roman life is made as authentically
as is practicable and is based on recent research,
notably that of Russell Robinson of the Tower of London
Armory. Everything is made by the members of Rax Romana
to the highest possible standards of accuracy and workmanship.
Public displays are given at major re-enactment events
throughout Australia. The displays include aspects
of Roman military training, combat and camp life.
Pax Romana also engages in demonstrations
of Roman siege weaponry and gladiatorial combats. A
static display provides information on various aspects
of Roman life and gives the public the opportunity
to examine the clothing, armour, equipment and accoutrements
at close quarters.
To anyone interested in re-enacting
early Imperial Roman times, Pax Romana offers
a unique and absorbing opportunity to relive the life
of a Roman – a
soldier, camp attendant, lady or gladiator.
Pax Romana is always pleased to welcome new members,
male or female, who share an interest in the Society’s
aims. Members are supplied with costume, armour and equipment
at no cost to themselves but are encouraged to assist
in the production of Pax Romana’s gear, with assistance
and instructions from members at Pax Romana’s workshops. |
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Pax Romana at the Australian
Celtic Festival - click to enlarge
Full membership of Pax Romana is open
to anyone over the age of 18 with an interest in the
aims of the society. Skill in working with metal, leather,
fabric or wood is welcomed, but not essential. Members
need to be able to work as a team.
Members of Pax Romana who choose to take part in the
VIIIIth Legion as legionaries, II Cohort Batavia
as Auxiliaries and Ludi Romani Gladiatori need to note
that extensive training is required to participate
Pax Romana concentrates on five areas of interest,
to provide a well rounded re-enactment of Roman life.
Members are welcome to focus on one, many or many of
these areas:
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The VIIIIth
Legion Hispana: Legionaries of late 1st Century Roman
Britain. |
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The IInd
Cohors Batavia: Auxiliaries
and Artillerists of late 1st Century Roman
Britain. |
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Dominia: Women of late first century
Rome |
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Ludi Romani
Gladiatori: Gladiators
of the Roman Circus, late first century Rome. |
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Gallicus Virtus: Gallic Enemies
of Rome. |
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