12-31-2018, 08:48 PM
Hi all - it's great to be here.
- where are you from?
Originally Chicago, but I've been living in Seattle for 30 years.
- how'd you become interested in Rome?
As a young person I was fascinated by Greek history and mythology (weren't we all). This lead to non-fiction reading of Greek history in college, when then bridged me over to Roman history. What really turned the dial in adult-hood was reading Colleen McCullough's Rome series though, and from there I started reading Roman historical non-fiction to better understand the times. I've moved on from there to actually reading Roman literature (in English) direct, e.g. Cicero, Livy
My other keen interest is in Roman Britain, thanks to the Medicus series by Ruth Downie. My wife is unsure what to make of thin esoteric books on Roman coinage and Latin 101.
- why are you here?
To be able to chat with others who have a passion for Roman history, literature, and bringing it to life in the modern world. My wife/kids alas have no such interest.
- do you re-enact, are you a student, an academic professional, or..?
I've been doing Star Wars costuming (501st) for 15 years, but that is starting to dial down and this is a great way for me to combine the passion for re-enactment with my favorite time period.
Right now my goal is to be a sponge and learn as much as I can. Thanks so much!
- where are you from?
Originally Chicago, but I've been living in Seattle for 30 years.
- how'd you become interested in Rome?
As a young person I was fascinated by Greek history and mythology (weren't we all). This lead to non-fiction reading of Greek history in college, when then bridged me over to Roman history. What really turned the dial in adult-hood was reading Colleen McCullough's Rome series though, and from there I started reading Roman historical non-fiction to better understand the times. I've moved on from there to actually reading Roman literature (in English) direct, e.g. Cicero, Livy
My other keen interest is in Roman Britain, thanks to the Medicus series by Ruth Downie. My wife is unsure what to make of thin esoteric books on Roman coinage and Latin 101.
- why are you here?
To be able to chat with others who have a passion for Roman history, literature, and bringing it to life in the modern world. My wife/kids alas have no such interest.
- do you re-enact, are you a student, an academic professional, or..?
I've been doing Star Wars costuming (501st) for 15 years, but that is starting to dial down and this is a great way for me to combine the passion for re-enactment with my favorite time period.
Right now my goal is to be a sponge and learn as much as I can. Thanks so much!