The Tungrians

07/06/2026

On the march with The Roman Military Research Society

07/06/2026

With The Roman Military Research Society at Park in The Past

02/06/2026

A few more from Park in The Past , these courtesy of Karl Eastwood

01/06/2026

From our friends in The Roman Military Research Society ...

01/06/2026

Some photos from last weekend's Auxilia event at Park in The Past. Already looking forward to next year's! Many thanks to DEVA VICTRIX LEGION XX, The Roman Military Research Society and the Dacians!!

25/05/2026

Another reason to visit Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum

Did you know that one of the units stationed on Hadrian's Wall was from modern-day Syria? Amongst them was an archer known as Longinus Festius.

- Longinus was part of the First Cohort of Hamian Archers: the only archery unit ever stationed on Hadrian's Wall. They arrived at Magna Fort around 122 AD, just as Hadrian's Wall was being built.

- The Hamians were no ordinary soldiers. Boys from Hama started training with bows as children, and their skills with a composite bow were so exceptional that, rather than teach Roman soldiers to shoot, the Roman Army simply brought the experts in from Syria.

- Longinus served his 25 years. When he retired, he received the diploma every Roman soldier was given on leaving the army: a certificate recording his service and his rights. His diploma was found centuries later in Bulgaria, thousands of miles from where he served.

We're excited to say that until 3rd October you can see Longinus's bronze diploma on display at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum as part of its fascinating 'Following the Eagle' exhibition.

Want to get hands on? Learn more about the Syrian archers and have a go at perfecting your archery skills with the interactive bow at the Roman Army Museum.

Image: Roman Army Museum at The Vindolanda Trust

25/05/2026

Some shots of my boys!

24/05/2026

A few pictures from our visit to Tullie yesterday. The pictures from Tullie House gardens are courtesy of Stephen Wood