09-10-2011, 03:42 AM
This is really awesome that you guys have put this together, I hope in the next few years to be able to attend myself (assuming you will be doing this again)
Quintus Furius Collatinus
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09-10-2011, 11:37 PM
The very first from today. Courtesy of Steven Cambel from the "Koryvantes" living history society. More to follow tommorow
Greeks are those participating in our "PAEDEIA" has Isocrates said 2000 year ago. Enjoy! A big Kudos to those who managed to come and to those who support them
HOPLITE14GR (aka Stefanos)
Phokean Ekdromos http://hetairoi.de/ http://hoplomachia.gr http://stefanosskarmintzos.wordpress.com 
09-11-2011, 01:09 AM
Wow, I am so jealous! And the weather looks perfect, unlike here this weekend!
Awesome! Hope you all have a blast!  (ps don't forget the high-factor all you northern types :wink: )
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours! Titus Flavius Germanus Batavian Coh I Byron Angel 
09-11-2011, 08:31 PM
Very good to see you at that very spot!
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR FECTIO Late Romans THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST (Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12) 
09-11-2011, 08:41 PM
09-11-2011, 09:10 PM
A lot of pictures were posted over at the EB section of the total war org forums.
http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread...2053372069 I'm really wishing I had been able to see this, it looks like an amazing event.
Dylan
I chose the name Phoenician because I have a large interest in Phoenician and Carthaginian history. I am interested in many other areas as well, however. 
09-11-2011, 09:18 PM
These are incredible images - thanks to everyone who posted them, and the links. Major kudos to everyone who's taking part. :-D
Ben Kane, bestselling author of the Eagles of Rome, Spartacus and Hannibal novels.
Eagles in the Storm released in UK on March 23, 2017. Aguilas en la tormenta saldra en 2017. www.benkane.net Twitter: @benkaneauthor Facebook: facebook.com/benkanebooks
09-12-2011, 12:24 AM
Great photos, and some great impressions! I recognise at least one person there!
A certain lady hoplite from the states IINM!
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours! Titus Flavius Germanus Batavian Coh I Byron Angel 
09-12-2011, 01:26 AM
Great photos and article. Sad to hear that the Ministry of Culture apparently is not that cultural and forbade you to visit the tomb of the Athenians and the other sites...
It is a shame really. M.VIB.M. Am wondering though... if you would wear a chiton during the day in Athens, as summer dress, without armour etc, would they still refuse you entrance to the Akropolis even when you pay the entrance fee ? Are there any clothing regulations for when visiting ancient sites ?
Bushido wa watashi no shuukyou de gozaru.
Katte Kabuto no O wo shimeyo! H.J.Vrielink.
09-12-2011, 02:23 AM
Yes, they seemed to have become stricter during the year before the Olympics.
I was on the observation point on the acropolis and had taken my shirt off to dry it out a bit, when a guard came and told me to put it back on. The year before there were quite skimpily clad people all over....or so it seemed to me lol
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours! Titus Flavius Germanus Batavian Coh I Byron Angel 
09-12-2011, 07:28 AM
Very cool, I really do wish I could have made it. Is there any plans on other big gatherings?
Edward
Edward Lindey
A horse is a thing of beauty... none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor. Xenophon
09-14-2011, 01:16 AM
For those who love large amounts of pictures like I do, three more large sets of pictures were posted in the same thread as above:
http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread...2053373062 The more I look the more I wish I had been able to go.
Dylan
I chose the name Phoenician because I have a large interest in Phoenician and Carthaginian history. I am interested in many other areas as well, however. 
09-14-2011, 03:16 PM
The battle of Marathon re-enactment is over! It has been a successful meeting, come alive only by the determination of the participants. We had up to fifty hoplites,and about 60 campers. It was definately the largest gathering of hoplites so far, and i think the quality of equipment was above average. The camp live was so much fun and i think most of us created friendly bonds with everyone.
On Saturday 10/9 and Sunday 11/9 at 10:00 we marched 2.2 km from our camp at the Schinias bay to the trophy of Miltiades, and excecuted a ceremony for the fallen Greeks and Persians of the Battle. Then we marched back to camp and at 14:30 we recreated the last phase of the battle of Marathon, the battle of the ships, where many famous Athenians fell. Here are some videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCgYDroNTk4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U1AFvIAnIg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21fu8jYLV2Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc8dMywLcFI Many thanks to all that have attended, and i hope next time we will multiply our numbers! Khairete Giannis
Giannis K. Hoplite
a.k.a.:Giannis Kadoglou a.k.a.:Thorax ![[Image: -side-1.gif]](http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118/kadoglou_gr/-side-1.gif)
09-14-2011, 04:48 PM
Congratulations again to everyone who took part, and thanks for all the images and videos.
Next time, I will be there! (Not in 2500 years, though!)
Ben Kane, bestselling author of the Eagles of Rome, Spartacus and Hannibal novels.
Eagles in the Storm released in UK on March 23, 2017. Aguilas en la tormenta saldra en 2017. www.benkane.net Twitter: @benkaneauthor Facebook: facebook.com/benkanebooks 
09-14-2011, 07:18 PM
I call three cheers for Giannis and Christian! At times it may have seemed like fortune was against us, and some things that we desired were occluded, but in the end, the event carried through thanks to their undauntable efforts.
Dan D'Silva
Far beyond the rising sun I ride the winds of fate Prepared to go where my heart belongs, Back to the past again. -- Gamma Ray Well, I'm tough, rough, ready and I'm able To pick myself up from under this table... -- Thin Lizzy Join the Horde! - http://xerxesmillion.blogspot.com/ |
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