Andy Volpe -
Living Historian, Roman Dude
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My best-known program is known by some as “Roman Dude”. This program focuses on the Roman soldier during the first Century, roughly 60-120 AD/CE at the height of Roman Legion prowess. I explain the origins of the Legionary, his arms, armor, and equipment. I discuss everyday life of a Legionary, what was expected of him, as well as discussing the Fighting Tactics and strategy of the Romans. The Roman Imperial Legion was arguably the most famous and feared Military organization in all of Western Civilization. The Romans continue to influence military thinking to this very day, and, has become nearly a household word for a supremely powerful, well organized and disciplined military force. No other nation or army came as close to the extent of the Roman Legions until the rise of the British and Napoleonic Empires – Both of which were heavily influence by the legacy of the Legions. In fact, the modern word Legion and Military have direct connections to the original Latin. My program aims to give just a glimpse into the soldier himself, who he was, what he was up against. The soldier’s life was and is never easy. I try to get people “up close’ to the arms and armor so they can see how it works, how it fits on the body, how the weapons were designed and used. This program can also include a Hands-On section as well as Audience Participation to demonstrate combat tactics.
If you would like to have a presentation of a soldier in the time of Julius Caesar, please look at my other impression:
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