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Re-enactment societies and sites to help recreate the worlds of antiquity.
Foods of the Classical World
We have some idea of what people ate in the ancient world based on literature describing routine meals or out of the ordinary feasts, including works praising types of wine and honey. Archaeological evidence occasionally creates new insights into ancient consumption patterns. There are remains of artifacts that enhance our knowledge of dining and food preparation. We also have a good idea of what…
Foods of the Classical World
Here is some information on foods that were eaten in ancient times in the Classical world.
Classical Recreation Societies
From your Guide. To learn about the past, why not re-live it via a society for re-enactment of your favorite period?
Dress and Personal Adornment
Numbers of colors in dress denoted rank among the ancient Irish. Some men wore what we call stirrup pants. Men and women wore wool or flax undershirts. See also jewelry and the toilet.
Leg VIIII HSPA Pagina Domus
Home page for the 9th Legion. Explains why VIIII instead of IX; contains drill commands, equipment specifications, combat rules, information on the year of the four emperors, and recipes.
Life in Antique Rome
What and how the Romans ate, social classes, dress of the citizen, hairstyles, birth control, and the layout of the Roman home.
Nova Roma
Society provides citizenship and membership into gens. Discusses Roman morality and its implication for today.

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