SUGGESTED READING
e-texts
Legion XX Handbook for Roman Legions- One of the best beginner guides available.
Online Medieval/Classical Resources
Armamentarium-Beginner's Guide to Roman arms and 
armor
APIS-Advanced Papyrological Information system (papyrus documents)
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
Vegetius: De Re Militari
Vegetius-English translation
Legion XX Guidelines for Auxiliary Clothing
Roman Army Drill Manual
Roman Battle Tactics
Modifying the Depeeka Pugio Hilt
Mos Maiorum-pdf file format. Excellent e-text about everything you need to know to get started. A great source to download, print and refer to often, but beware some of the extremism that we may or may not support with this legion. If there is a conflict with the Legion XX handbook, go with the Legion XX form.
publications
Ancient Warfare Magazine
ARMA-Newsletter of Roman Military Equipment
Journal of Roman Military Equipment Studies
Journal of Roman Archaeology
The Roman Army Illustrated
Archaeological Finds on Sewing
Roman Military Websites
Models of Roman Military
Roman Britain
The Roman Army-A Bibliography
Catalogue of Roman 
Legions
Roman Archery
Horse Archery
Mavors-Institute for Ancient Military History
*VENDORS
general
- Soul of the Warrior
- La Wren's Nest
By the Sword
Find-It Armory
Imperium Ancient Armory
- Albion Swords
Nix Imperial Creations
Morrow's Blade and Blacksmith Shop
HR Replikate-VERY high quality, though costly, authentic gear from Europe
Clang Armoury-belt parts
Lonely Mountain Forge - The Fabrics Store-Authentic Flax Linen and Linen/Cotton Fabrics
Historic Glassware
Talbot's Fine Accessories
Merchant Adventures-Pre-made tunics for citizens or soldiers and prices aren't bad. They will do custom work as well.
Ancestral Sounds-Great music with authentic instruments - Synalia-Music From Ancient Rome Wind Instruments
- Musica Romana of Germany (a recreation of ancient Roman instruments and sounds)
- The Water Organ or Hydraulis and more info here.
LUDI SCAENICI-Dedicated to authentic replication of ancient musical sounds; a UK site, but will ship to US. - Armamentaria- a favorite place to buy soldier and citizen accessories and gear.
*Aurora History Boutique-Roman Legion Store. Double check before purchasing.
- S-T Leather- source for leather and leather tools. You can purchase goat skins for your loculus and other
items. Reasonable prices and good customer service.
Par Fabrica- inexpensive solae and caligae custom made! - Julie Butter- custom flax linen tunics for $40
- C&D Jarnagin Company-Will make madder red 100% wool or linen tunics for $65! Call or email Carolyn and mention the legion for this price, and give measurements.
- MJ Cahn Co- Excellent linens, very inexpensive, including white and heavy natural Belgian. Also wools. Ten or 20 yard minimum. Ask for samples of what you are interested in.
Period Fabric- Offers a wide variety of authentic, period fabrics. They currently have many fabric types available, including Cottons, Wools, Linens, Blends, Tent Canvas and Oil Cloth. Some of their fabrics are available in a variety of widths, colors, patterns and weights. (Has some good selection for wool that can be purchased by the yard from $10-12 (prices may vary)/yd.) - Renaissance Fabrics-They specialize in wool, silk, linen, and cotton fabrics for historical costumers. (Watch for blends, but they do carry 100% linen and 100% wool in the brick red. You can also ask for swatches, and ask your legion commander for help. Approx. $10/$18/yd.)
civilian assistance
Legion XX Online Handbook for Civilian Clothing
The Roman Way
Ancient Roman Cooking & Recipes
Ancient Roman Recipes with Modern Methods of Cooking
Fasion Era.com's Clothes and Hairstyles for Women
Roman Empire.net's Info about Roman Clothing
VRoma's Info Regarding Roman Clothing and here
Wikipedia Article about Roman Cosmetics
Watch this brief video about Ancient Roman Make-up and Application
*NOTE: While we try to list only dealers that sell more authentic reproductions, some dealers may have multiple items we may not reccomend. Because our legion strives for historical authenticity, when purchasing gear or accessories for historical reenacting, we strongly suggest reading Legion XX's page of Things to Avoid, in order to assist you in making more informed decisions.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
forums & discussion groups
- Legion XIIII Forum
- Roman Army Talk
- Barbarians Against Rome
- ROMARCH-Roman art & archaeology discussions
- Sword Forum Intl.
- Roman Army Reenactors
- Roman365
- Forum Romanum
- Northern Alliance for WI
- Society of Ancient Military Historians
- Ancient Worlds Forum
- The Nova Roma Food & Beverage Dining Society
- Roman 14th Legion Blog-a personal blog relating to our legion posted by one of our members.
- Julio Claudian Iconographic Association-yahoo group of recent and not so recently discovered images pertaining to the Julio Claudian Dynasty.
additional reenactors
Roman Empire.net List
Reenactor.net-List of Roman Reenactors around the world
Roman Reenactment and Archery Site
Bronze Age Reenactment
Gladiator School
Rome Chicago -Cohort of Leg X and Associate Group.
miscellaneous resources
Roman Coins
& Sculptures
Mike Bishop Publishing
Armour Archive
Legion XX Homepage-A fairly exhaustive resource on all things Roman
Roman Artifacts Online
National Museums Scotland-Database search of archeological finds
The Roman Hideout
Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute-Extensive Classical Link
Latin Language Resources
Maps of the Roman Empire
Links for Rome-Another extensive list of Roman links by category. Helpful teacher resource
The Roman Army Page
Florentius.com-Helpful site about making gear.
Reenactor Classifieds-Possible resource for used gear and more.
Virtual Ancient Rome 1.0- Developed using archaeological evidence.
