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The most unusual season in our history is behind us, but the review is not only negative.
In a detailed project report, our signifer looks back on many hours of work in building his new armour.
Roman Army at your service
The I. ROEMERCOHORTE OPLADEN e.V ("First Roman Cohort of Opladen") is a historical society which aims to reconstruct the equipment, the way of life and the everyday duty of the Roman Army and its civilian surroundings by re-enacting ancient Roman life as authentically as possible. For more than 30 years this has been done by reconstructing several items of daily use, both large and small. Many activities are carried out in cooperation with archaeological museums, where we then present the results of our work to the public.
At a glance
Legio VI Victrix
Until the turn from first to second century AD the legion was stationed at Novaesium (Neuss) and then at Vetera II in the vicinity of Xanten.
Legions
Excellently trained, tightly organized, strictly disciplined: the legionaries formed the elite of the Roman army.
Cosmetics
Styling and wellness in ancient Rome - Colorful hair and nourishing face masks are not inventions of the modern age!
