04-07-2014, 07:22 PM
Hi everyone
I've been lurking around this site for a while now but I finally decided to do the right thing and sign up!
I'm originally from London, UK but I have been living in Dubai for the last 15 years. I have quite an interest in Japanese culture (used to live and work there if anybody else shares a similar experience) and I've also travelled a fair bit in the Philippines.
But of course, my real passion - and the reason I'm here - is learning more about Ancient Rome and her army. I enjoy reading a lot. I recently finished Martin Goodman's Rome & Jerusalem and Adrian Goldsworthy's In The Name Of Rome (I mention these simply in case anyone has an interesting opinion on them) and I'm only just reading Tim Holland's Rubicon now. In the fiction department, I was recently advised to read Eagle In The Snow...which needless to say has probably become one of my favorite books of ANY genre. So basically, I'm always looking for recommendations. My knowledge of Roman history (military and 'civilian') is absolutely minimal compared to you guys - but again, that's why I'm here, to learn!
I would also say that in a general sense, I'm incredibly inspired by that unique martial 'spirit' of ancient Rome. I'm a personal trainer and as cliched as it might sound, some of those oft-quoted, timeless Roman values have been instrumental in my own journey of fitness and strength training.
Finally, I would love to get into reenacting but I don't know of any legions out in this part of the world (unless it's a lost legion lol). I'm finally thinking about starting the process of acquiring a legionary's uniform and kit etc but it looks like it will be a very solo affair!
I hope you can all bear with me and any of the more obvious questions I might ask from time to time. Am very excited to have joined up here.
Cheers!
I've been lurking around this site for a while now but I finally decided to do the right thing and sign up!
I'm originally from London, UK but I have been living in Dubai for the last 15 years. I have quite an interest in Japanese culture (used to live and work there if anybody else shares a similar experience) and I've also travelled a fair bit in the Philippines.
But of course, my real passion - and the reason I'm here - is learning more about Ancient Rome and her army. I enjoy reading a lot. I recently finished Martin Goodman's Rome & Jerusalem and Adrian Goldsworthy's In The Name Of Rome (I mention these simply in case anyone has an interesting opinion on them) and I'm only just reading Tim Holland's Rubicon now. In the fiction department, I was recently advised to read Eagle In The Snow...which needless to say has probably become one of my favorite books of ANY genre. So basically, I'm always looking for recommendations. My knowledge of Roman history (military and 'civilian') is absolutely minimal compared to you guys - but again, that's why I'm here, to learn!
I would also say that in a general sense, I'm incredibly inspired by that unique martial 'spirit' of ancient Rome. I'm a personal trainer and as cliched as it might sound, some of those oft-quoted, timeless Roman values have been instrumental in my own journey of fitness and strength training.
Finally, I would love to get into reenacting but I don't know of any legions out in this part of the world (unless it's a lost legion lol). I'm finally thinking about starting the process of acquiring a legionary's uniform and kit etc but it looks like it will be a very solo affair!
I hope you can all bear with me and any of the more obvious questions I might ask from time to time. Am very excited to have joined up here.
Cheers!
Omar