Why do you reenactment / Living History

[Damianus Albus]

Why is it so important the public knows about the ancient Roman army? Why does the public need to know the difference between a spear and a javelin, or that the Praetorians depicted in Gladiator are mistaken? How will such information benefit a child or inquiring adult and, furthermore, the world?
1. People who are in it for themeselves
2. People who are in it for others

Well, I think you expect a bit too much from regular public
Before people will see differnece between what you wrote, it would be awesome if they knew that Romans are not just "Asterix & Obelix" Romans with gladius, segmentata and gallic. That's classic roman-army view. No matter if you talk about Ceaser's times or Constantine, people alwasy imagine this type of Roman.

I would put myself between 1 and 2.

I do it for myself, becasue I was fascinated about ancient history since... forever. But I do this at highest possible level to show people the most accurate history I can, to talk with them, explain etc. I find it very entertaining for me to teach people.

I was also wiriting work at the end of unversity from roman law so...