Gaius Octavius Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 How about a topic on the day-to-day of life inside the legions? You know, the training, food, discipline, living quarters, etc. This is a topic that interests me greatly, unfortunately I have little information on the subject. This is the first idea. Good work L_W. Gaius seconds it! Any other seconds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docoflove1974 Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I'll third it...it'll be interesting to see what gets posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_Warrior Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I'd do it, if no one minds the fact that I don't have much info lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 (edited) I'd do it, if no one minds the fact that I don't have much info lol. You don't necessarily have to post. Once the topic is accepted, and a Tyrant(?) is named, then we all have at it with our contributions. Wait a bit until the 'citation' business is clarified and the Forum is set up. (It may already be up, but I don't know.) Edited August 30, 2006 by Gaius Octavius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_Warrior Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Cool I'd actually watch that topic because it interests me I might even scrape up some resources Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Everything is completely ready to go, we'll need someone to take the lead on this particular subject. This is not a personal historical strong point for me, but I'll do it for the sake of having an example topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I can't see what's in front of my eyes! The Forum is set up. ACADEMIA But still wait as per my prior post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLavius Valerius Constantinus Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Everything is completely ready to go, we'll need someone to take the lead on this particular subject. This is not a personal historical strong point for me, but I'll do it for the sake of having an example topic. So specially...the topic is the Life in the Legions...as LW suggested and all agrees. Or is something else you have in mind Primus. May I suggest another topic: What events and circumstances transformed the Republic into Empire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_Warrior Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 (edited) Everything is completely ready to go, we'll need someone to take the lead on this particular subject. This is not a personal historical strong point for me, but I'll do it for the sake of having an example topic. So would I, if someone more knowledgeable doesn't want it. Some more ideas: One for Pertinax, a thread about Roman medicine! Julius Caesar's role in paving the way for the conversion from Republic to Empire. The religious structure and practice in Ancient Rome (another subject near and dear to my heart) Care and feeding of Gladiators (needs a better title than that, lol but I couldn't resist) Edited August 30, 2006 by Lost_Warrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLavius Valerius Constantinus Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Everything is completely ready to go, we'll need someone to take the lead on this particular subject. This is not a personal historical strong point for me, but I'll do it for the sake of having an example topic. So would I, if someone more knowledgeable doesn't want it. Some more ideas: One for Pertinax, a thread about Roman medicine! Julius Caesar's role in paving the way for the conversion from Republic to Empire. The religious structure and practice in Ancient Rome (another subject near and dear to my heart) Care and feeding of Gladiators (needs a better title than that, lol but I couldn't resist) Those are all great. Pertinax will no doubt lead the Medicine topic. Lost Warrior fancies Roman Religion and Gladiators. But I still suggest a topic on The transition of Republic into Empire, what were the main circumstances, events, and key players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_Warrior Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 But I still suggest a topic on The transition of Republic into Empire, what were the main circumstances, events, and key players. This is an excellent idea as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 (edited) It is a great ideea. As I write from my workplace it will be harder for me to get citation of sources. And all my books are in romanian I'm not sure what a source will be: only ancient writers or also modern historians? Internet resources count, if provided link? If we start with the legion then arheology will play a key role so modern historians can not be neglected despite sometimes conflicting opinions. Also we have here more areas, not only Rome. The problems about other populations connected with romans (like Parthia) or post roman empire (like the franks) will be covered? Edited August 30, 2006 by Kosmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 This may or may not work, but we aren't going to know unless we test it out. I'm starting a sample subject and it will be posted shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiochus of Seleucia Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 We still need to figure out how this will be moderated. I think naming a different moderator for each thread will turn out to be an organizational disaster. Perhaps create a new Moderation group? There would limited biasing because each topic is drastically different and probably out of the scope of the individual(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 This may or may not work, but we aren't going to know unless we test it out. I'm starting a sample subject and it will be posted shortly. OK, I've posted a fairly simple beginning. Feel free to comment on the subject, presentation, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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