11:51 The manica seems really useful, and after discovering it I often found myself wondering why ancient and medieval infantry didn't often wear more armor on the right (weapon) arm than the left (shield) arm, given that while the shield protects the left arm, with a symmetrical set of armor (unless we're talking heavy cavalry armor) there was often NOTHING protecting the left (sword/spear) arm, which of course made ancient and medieval infantry vulnerable when attacking from behind their shields.
I found your channel from your previous video I really like these videos of yours that are "in the field", full costume and outdoors is really nice to see. There arent many channels doing this kinda thing, especially with a whole group of guys. All of them that are, treat it very seriously and try to emulate a documentary style. When you add your well done comedic undertone, you're the ONLY channel I can think of with that specific mix. I think you have found a really good style here, and I'm looking forward to more :)
Good call with cavalry! But no matter how great the legions were, the greatest Roman strategists always held cavalry in high regard. If it wasn't for Germanic riders Caesar would most likely lose in Gaul.
Personally, I think 2nd century legionnaries look more badass (and more well equip). The niederbieber helm and the usage of spatha gave them better protection and range respectively. Plus, the segmented armor was still around; though much less common. Very cool video.
That's not all, but let's start with the basics. We will certainly discover more and more detailed issues with subsequent videos. Maybe there is something that particularly interests you? Every suggestion is valuable to us.
I'm not sure if others are interested but I notice there aren't a lot of videos online covering the background construction of many things. For example there are many videos on the Dura Europos scutum but none of them even film the reverse side of it, even during its 360° view at its British museum expo. There are a couple of lectures about lorica segmentata and variations on how the plates are articulated and how it was closed in front (clasps vs laces) There are also very few videos on the vast variety of caligae and it would be great to see more reenactors with them. Likewise the 2 toed socks and the range of winter clothes are very interesting.
Your solutions are great, thanks very much! We are just getting started and, apart from general films, we want to make very detailed films about individual elements of the legionnaire's figure. Out of curiosity, do you have a blog with information about Roman socks?
@@ContuberniumSPQR Just checking my notes, I may have spoken too soon about the socks as the information was from a Quora answer to a question about Roman winter gear: www.quora.com/What-did-Roman-soldiers-wear-in-the-cold Reserve image searching the image provided actually shows socks from egypt 300 to 500 AD: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BLW_Pair_of_socks.jpg#mw-jump-to-license
@@ContuberniumSPQR I think CZcams deleted my previous reply because it had URLs. Upon checking my notes I may have spoken to soon about the socks because that information was from a Quora answer to a question about Roman winter gear. I reverse image searched the image from that post and it turns out to be a Greek colonist sock found in Egypt from 300 - 500AD I will include links in a reply so this doesn't get filtered by CZcams.
They can't overlap on the sides, but can on the top and bottom. It's not a greek/viking style of shield wall, so we understand your thinking. Thanks for the comment!
When talking in Historical terms it's more common to use CE 'Common Era' and BCE 'Before Common Era', Historians have generally moved away from using AD 'Anno Domini' due to its purely religious overtones, with Anno Domini literally meaning 'in the year of our lord'. It makes more sense when talking about History because if you're talking about the Han Dynasty there is no historical relevance in using AD.
Awesome video
11:51 The manica seems really useful, and after discovering it I often found myself wondering why ancient and medieval infantry didn't often wear more armor on the right (weapon) arm than the left (shield) arm, given that while the shield protects the left arm, with a symmetrical set of armor (unless we're talking heavy cavalry armor) there was often NOTHING protecting the left (sword/spear) arm, which of course made ancient and medieval infantry vulnerable when attacking from behind their shields.
1st Century AD😊 too right. Thanks for posting .
Love you guys, AAA content.
Just leaving a comment before you guys get massive to say I was here
We understand that you are one of our first fans ❤😃
I found your channel from your previous video
I really like these videos of yours that are "in the field", full costume and outdoors is really nice to see. There arent many channels doing this kinda thing, especially with a whole group of guys. All of them that are, treat it very seriously and try to emulate a documentary style.
When you add your well done comedic undertone, you're the ONLY channel I can think of with that specific mix. I think you have found a really good style here, and I'm looking forward to more :)
Thanks man! That’s what gives us drive to produce more content.
Fantastic. 👏
This is great!
An excellent video! You guys have an awesome set up and group! I would be over-joyed to be a part of such a group.
By subscribing you are a part of this channel! If you are from Europe than perhaps one day we can organize a meet up :)
@@ContuberniumSPQR I'm in the US unfortunately. Do you have a website or useful links for someone wanting to get into or start up a legion?
@@vaskil99 write to us on Facebook, so we can talk
Fajny materiał chłopaki bardzo interesujący i prosty do zrozumienia powodzonka w dalszym rozwoju 💪
Great video!
Awesome
Very nice video, nicely done.
Goodmorning and great video.
Great video gents, very enjoyable and informative.
Good stuff!
Perfect video but actually I want to see cavalry equipments in the legion equipments.
Yes, I know the legion rarely needs cavalry ; )
Good call with cavalry! But no matter how great the legions were, the greatest Roman strategists always held cavalry in high regard. If it wasn't for Germanic riders Caesar would most likely lose in Gaul.
Nice stuff
Personally, I think 2nd century legionnaries look more badass (and more well equip).
The niederbieber helm and the usage of spatha gave them better protection and range respectively. Plus, the segmented armor was still around; though much less common.
Very cool video.
did they allready use the hasta / spear too?
@@giftzwerg7345lancea* a later form of spear used by the Romans
congratulations, at last someone says the parts of the equipment and uniform of roman solders
That's not all, but let's start with the basics. We will certainly discover more and more detailed issues with subsequent videos. Maybe there is something that particularly interests you? Every suggestion is valuable to us.
Amazing video! Thank you for your intefatigable effort! Top notch quality!
Roma Invicta! Roma Aeterna!
Thank you very much! We want to make the best films possible. Empire forever :D
Great, informative review of Legionary equipment. Plenty of equally interesting auxiliary unit equipment to cover.
Greetings from Australia. I got to admit you chaps are pretty realistic. I hope movie makers hire you to provide guidance on kit.
Best century for Roman armor! Best Roman sword? Gladius!
Felicitaciones por este excelente video , saludos a todos los componentes de Contubernium , saludos y Amistad desde Argentina
Thanks! We must make a joint film sometime and stand together as a legion!!!!
Could you do a video about the furka
One day for sure!
I'm not sure if others are interested but I notice there aren't a lot of videos online covering the background construction of many things.
For example there are many videos on the Dura Europos scutum but none of them even film the reverse side of it, even during its 360° view at its British museum expo.
There are a couple of lectures about lorica segmentata and variations on how the plates are articulated and how it was closed in front (clasps vs laces)
There are also very few videos on the vast variety of caligae and it would be great to see more reenactors with them. Likewise the 2 toed socks and the range of winter clothes are very interesting.
Your solutions are great, thanks very much!
We are just getting started and, apart from general films, we want to make very detailed films about individual elements of the legionnaire's figure.
Out of curiosity, do you have a blog with information about Roman socks?
@@ContuberniumSPQR Just checking my notes, I may have spoken too soon about the socks as the information was from a Quora answer to a question about Roman winter gear:
www.quora.com/What-did-Roman-soldiers-wear-in-the-cold
Reserve image searching the image provided actually shows socks from egypt 300 to 500 AD:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BLW_Pair_of_socks.jpg#mw-jump-to-license
@@ContuberniumSPQR I think CZcams deleted my previous reply because it had URLs.
Upon checking my notes I may have spoken to soon about the socks because that information was from a Quora answer to a question about Roman winter gear.
I reverse image searched the image from that post and it turns out to be a Greek colonist sock found in Egypt from 300 - 500AD
I will include links in a reply so this doesn't get filtered by CZcams.
Quora:
https: //www.quora.com/Which-was-the-Roman-Army-uniform-for-cold-weather#:~:text=They%20wore%20heavy%20wool%20cloaks,Gaul%2C%20Germania%2C%20and%20Britannia.
The image:
https: //commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BLW_Pair_of_socks.jpg
Looks like I can't link the URLs after all
its AD!
We are from Poland. In Polish we use BCE and CE to it just comes more naturally
the shout at the end was super cringy
Thank you for this honest comment. What do you think about the rest of the video?
@@ContuberniumSPQR excellent
You cant form a shield wall with a scutum, bc you cant overlap them whith is the definition of a shield wall
Shut up
They can't overlap on the sides, but can on the top and bottom. It's not a greek/viking style of shield wall, so we understand your thinking. Thanks for the comment!
It's "1st century AD" not "CE" ✠
When talking in Historical terms it's more common to use CE 'Common Era' and BCE 'Before Common Era', Historians have generally moved away from using AD 'Anno Domini' due to its purely religious overtones, with Anno Domini literally meaning 'in the year of our lord'.
It makes more sense when talking about History because if you're talking about the Han Dynasty there is no historical relevance in using AD.
@@vonluck6423 I know, I was just teasing🤸♂️
In Poland, politicians use the phrase 'Anno Domini'... to appear more intelligent :D
@@ContuberniumSPQR In France, we don't know what "intelligent" means but we love cheese, cold meat and wine
We feel invited :D