Hi guys,
We're starting off our next season with a new format documentary, where we focus on a specific ancient building and the story behind it. Since were being shooed away from the Forum Romanum in Rome when we wore our authentic tunics, we had to make the video wearing modern clothes. This video will soon air on YouTube publically as ...
It's a race against time. We are busy preparing for a new video recording next month. The video is about a different era than what you are used to from us, namely the Late Roman era.
Since we don't have any equipment from a soldier from that century yet... we have to work to get it done as soon as possible.
The Late Romans looked c...
Since the beginning of our YouTube-journey, we've always worked with rather (not to say: extremely) minimalistic gear; 1 camera and 1 gimbal (stabilizer), that's it. But over the years, the number of times where our equipment has failed us and ruined an entire day of filming is ... painfully many.
These small DLSR camera's we use are...
2022-12-21 21:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
I had to catch up with all the projects that were running. My good friend Floris still didn't have a decent military belt (cingulum). This really couldn't go on any longer.
It was a difficult project, because Floris has a different waist size than me, it was difficult to measure because I couldn't fit the belt myself.
The leather w...
Friends!
In the first week of november, as the wind began to howl, we set off for a day of filming. This time I took the GoPro with me, planning to give you guys a fun little look behind the scenes. The result might be a bit scrappy, but these days are always jampacked and sometimes it feels like there's too much confusion; I can't get no...
Last filmweekend we recreated a historical Roman market. We had many volunteers who participated in this scene. And it turned out great.
we bought authentic amphoras to give the scene extra atmosphere. We have seen the images and they are fantastic! Once we've edited the images, we might be able to show you a preview!
It was really a...
2022-11-20 13:19:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Autumn is in full swing. We hit the road again this weekend. In our small European cars, fully packed, we drove through half of the Netherlands towards Museumpark Orientalis in Nijmegen.
Marc had rented a camper so that his wife and daughter could come over. They also played a role in our videos.
It was wet, cold and windy but nevert...
2022-11-08 19:41:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Last weekend we had a day of filming for an upcoming episode about … the thing you can see here in the background (how mysterious!). Our friend here portrays a Roman (auxilia) soldier coming back from a successful hunt, with his indigenous bow - with the string already detached - on his shoulder. By his cingulum (military belt), gladius (sword...
2022-10-30 14:32:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends!
Here’s a message we recorded for you, to inform you on some things concerning the channel. Down below is the summary of the message, but you definitely want to check out the entire video, from start to END ;P
In short:
- we’ve had a major setback in the form of a harddrive crashing
- we need a bit of time to catc...
Last week we visited the amazing ruins of the ancient city of Empuries. Founded in the 6th century BC by Greek colonists. It flourished because of it's outstanding location for trade. After the second Punic war, the Romans took over and they built a typical Roman city right behind the Greek settlement.
The city had a grand forum, walls a...
This week we drove to the beautiful city of Tarragona in Northern Spain. Where Narbonne lacks monuments above ground, Tarragona has all you want.
Tarraco was the oldest settlement on the Iberian peninsula and became the capital of the Republican province of Hispania Citerior. In the time of the principate it became the capital of the reorg...
2022-09-27 10:34:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Sorry for a time of little uploads! Alain is traveling in Indonesia so he is unable to tend to the page so I, Marc, will take over:).
This month I am on holiday for no less than 4 weeks and of course I tricked my wife into visiting all kinds of nice places with beautiful beaches. One of those places is Narbonne, France, which besides some ...
2022-09-23 16:15:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Salvete Patreons,
As promised and exclusively offered to the Equestrian, Senator en Consul tiers, we present to you: our new video!
Now you can forget about the new Game of Thrones and the upcoming Rings of Power season, and instead enjoy this masterpiece video we are very proud of! (Haha ;P).
It was a difficult video to make b...
2022-08-31 13:29:16 +0000 UTC View Post
We are very excited to announce our new video coming this Friday!
Of course we don't keep you guys hanging with only our words. We put the video trailer online, exclusively for our Patreons.
Our new video is about the Germanic peoples from modern day Western-Europe. How did the Germanic people live, they're cultural aspects and...
2022-08-30 18:02:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Last week we had a film day where we shot images for a future video with Emperor Claudius as subject.
We asked our good friend Bobby, who is also a Roman reenactor and hobbyist of Latin calligraphy, to play as the younger and adult Claudius.
The Praetorian Guard is woven into the unpredictable life of Claudius. We could not resist ...
Last week we already posted a post about the Late Roman event where we were guests.
We have practiced with the so-called "plumbata". A Late Roman invention where you can hurt your opponent badly.
I can describe the "plumbata" as a large weighted barbed dart. I found out that you had to throw the dart underhand to get the right resu...
Salvete Patreons,
Last weekend we stepped into another century, namely the 4th century AD. We were invited to participate in this Late Roman event in Museum Park Orientalis near Nijmegen. We took part in demonstrations and lived for two days as a comitatenses (late roman legionary).
Over the past few months we have been busy assembli...
2022-08-08 09:22:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Salvete Patreons,
As you already know, Alain is the handyman of our group. He makes our clothing, military belts and the many props you see in our videos.
He has started a squamata armor project, recreated from the late Roman time. These were, as you can see in the last two images, longer than previous models. The length is about mid...
2022-07-26 08:36:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Last weekend we joined the Roman reenactment group Pax Romana in a huge historical event in Doorn, The Netherlands.
In cooperation with other Roman reenactment groups we built a camp with authentic Roman tents. We ate, slept and worked like the Roman Legionairs did.
We had to stand guard, followed training exercises and performed dem...
2022-07-16 11:37:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Part 2 of my Lisbon holiday. It's hard to see in the photo. But if you look closely you can see a large square in the middle of the photo.
The square is now famous because of a famous statue, the "Estatua do Rei Dom Pedro IV".
However, this square used to be known as the "Felicitas Iulia Olisipo" circus. To get an idea I have a...
2022-07-11 20:27:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Salvete Patreons,
Last week I was on holiday in the beautiful city of Lisbon in Portugal.
When I go on holiday to places that used to belong to the Roman Empire, I always look for archaeological sites or museums.
With the help of a private tour guide we went to places where underground parts of the Roman city, then called...
2022-07-03 15:12:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Salvete Patreons!
As promised you will get access to our new video.
Take a break from what ever it is you are doing. Grab a snack and make yourself comfortable. And at last... enjoy our video!
Let us know what you think!
2022-06-14 17:00:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Salvete patreons,
I'm very sorry it's a bit quiet for some time. We have been working day and night to prepare new videos. We have great news.... A brand new video will be released on Friday the 17th of June!
Here is the trailer for upcoming video. It's about the evolution of Roman helmets.
Enjoy and keep an eye out for the exc...
2022-06-08 14:38:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Salvete Patreons,
Last weekend we spent a weekend filming some awesome footage to be used in the near future. We depicted a "Roman Signifer" (a roman standard bearer). They were the pride of the Roman army and marched in the front of the Legions or cohorts dressed in a bear skin or a lion pelt.
Are you curious to see this kind of con...
2022-05-26 09:59:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Salvete Patreons,
We promised you guys a finished result of the dice tower project (see previous posts). It turned out great and we are very happy with the results.
We want to produce these towers if several people are interested.
Please let us know what you think of the tower and if you want one yourself.
Salvete Patreons,
We are very busy with a new video about Roman helmets. It's been a hectic few weeks, but there is a lot of content coming to you soon!
Enjoy these pictures.
2022-05-01 10:04:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Salvete dear Patreons,
We are very busy with preparations for our next video. Floris is very busy with writing our new script and Marc is busy editing our latest footage.
Alain is working on a new project for our new video. A replica of a Roman dice tower. The dice tower was discovered near Vettweiss-Froitzheim, Germany. The to...
2022-04-12 14:10:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Salvete Patreons,
Last month we filmed some awesome footage for the youtube channel of our dear friend Invicta. Today this video will be released. It's about the Late Roman Cavalry.
Make sure to check it out!
Let us know what you think of it.
2022-04-09 10:10:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Salve Patreons,
Enjoy our new early access video about Roman food. The video will be officially launched on Friday for the rest of the world. If you have any tips or questions about the video, don't hesitate to ask us. We are curious to hear what you think of the video!
Enjoy!
2022-04-05 17:15:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Salve! Dear Patreons,
Check out our new trailer about Roman food. It was a difficult but very fun video to make. We prepared various authentic Roman meals with limited cooking utensils at our disposal. After all, the location where we filmed this video is a museum and really not suitable to make a 12 course dinner.
Yet we manag...
2022-03-30 14:39:25 +0000 UTC View Post