HISTORY
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The
Roman Way
The Roman Way is proud to return to the 2007 Austin
Celtic Festival! We are living historians who focus
on the recreation of civilian daily life in 1st
century Rome, and will team up with the Texas Coritani
to provide a Romano-Celt village and marketplace
at the SW corner of the festival grounds. Come visit
us and learn about the daily lives and trades of
1st century Roman citizens, through living history
displays, crafts, games, and demonstrations.
The Roman Way is a supportive community ~ anyone
interested in history in general and Ancient Rome
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Legio
VIII Augusta
In partnership with the Legio X Fretensis, the Legio
VIII Augusta will once again be providing Ancient
Roman military demonstrations at ACF. You may visit
us in the Romano-Celt village at the SW corner of
the festival grounds, or watch us battle the Texas
Coritani, Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM.
Based in San Antonio, the Legio VIII Augusta is
dedicated to the recreation of the eighth legion
from the 1st century AD. Membership is open to all
those interested.
Legio
X Fretensis
Appearing for the first time at ACF, the Legio X
Fretensis will provide Ancient Roman military demonstrations
and displays, in partnership with Legio VIII Augusta,
in the Romano-Celt village at the SW corner of the
festival grounds.
Based in Houston, the Legio X Fretensis is dedicated
to the recreation of the tenth legion, with a focus
on the Imperial Era. Our members are also interested
in the Roman navy, artillery, cavalry, Praetorians,
and standard honor guard.
Familia
Gladiatoria Aquila
Our second year ACF, we are Gladiators for Hire
for events, parties, and other special occasions.
Our arena, located in the Romano-Celt village at
the SW corner of the festival grounds, will be bustling
with activity both Saturday and Sunday. Children
may challenge the gladiators each day at 11 AM,
and everyone is invited to watch the games at 4
PM, and cheer for your favorite!
We use the same styles of weapons, clothing, and
tactics as the ancient gladiators; however, all
our equipment is designed for safety. Men and women
over 18 are encouraged to join.
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Viking
Invasion
In 2004 an invasion began…
The Jomsvikings, fierce warriors of Northern Europe,
descended upon a small village in Central Texas.
From the banks of the Brazos River they poured forth,
lead by the mighty Jarl of the Jomsviking Horde,
Ulf-Eirik. The Vikings had come and Waco was never
to be the same again!
Once town was tamed, an alliance was formed. Texas
was not without its own courageous warriors, and
thus the Texas Jomsborgelag was formed. At its head
stood proud Regenwulf, it’s Styrsman. Brave
men and women from all around the Southern United
States gathered and an encampment was fashioned. |
To this encampment came cunning shipwrights, broad-shouldered
blacksmiths, mystical rune-casters, bold story-tellers,
jewelers, leatherworkers, and blood-thirsty warriors.
Gold, silver, mead, and blood flowed freely in the
bounds of that encampment, a sign of Sagas to come.
But this was only a beginning! The winds are high,
and the Vikings grow restless. For there are many
lands left to tame…
Viking Invasion invites you to share in the glory
of Viking Age. A slice of living history awaits
you in our encampment along with glorious displays
of Live-Steel Combat!
For more information about our group visit: http://www.vikinginvasion.org
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Texas
Coritani
Come see a glimpse into the daily roles of Britain's
early inhabitants. Our Living History group has
displays and demonstrations daily activities as
might have been found in a Celtic village. Learn
how weaving was done on an ancient loom, try your
best at hurling real javelins, see replicas of tools
and more at the village in the southwest corner
of the festival grounds.
The Texas Coritani studies and recreates many fascinating
aspects of prehistoric British culture within the
time frame of about 700B.C. to A.D.100, the time
period commonly referred to as the British Iron
Age. We have members from San Antonio to Houston
and Austin. We welcome anyone who is interested
in learning more about how our ancestors lived.Texas
Coritani ( http://texascoritani.com/
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Last Updated: 10/16/2007
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