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Avete, Fratres:
It is with great pleasure that I post here the following release, hot off the presses:
LOS ANGELES, CA – A noted author on Biblical history and private collector of ancient artifacts has joined forces with a Los Angeles-based nonprofit living history group to create a unique public exhibit, the Museum of the Ancient Roman Soldier (MARS), it was announced Saturday, July 12.
C. Foster Stanback of Irvine, CA, who has written several books on history and theology, has placed at the disposal of the Legion Six Historical Foundation his extensive personal collection of actual Roman military artifacts, including helmets, armor, weapons and camp tools, and has also made a substantial cash donation to the nonprofit group to fund the museum’s creation.
![[Image: MARS.jpg]](http://www.freemanandsear.com/products/MARS.jpg)
From left: Dr. Lee Arik Greenberg, C. Foster Stanback, David S. Michaels.
“MARS represents a unique convergence of interests,â€
T. Flavius Crispus / David S. Michaels
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congratulations! I can imagine the 'a dream became true' statement. It surely must be that way.
Good luck with setting this up!
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Congratulations.....now I know where to go when I get out to LA to visit my friends.......
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Greetings, Friends, Romans, Countrymen:
I share my friend, Dave's, joy in this announcement. Also, please peruse the text of our charter, copied here in its entirety.
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[b]CHARTER OF THE MUSEUM OF THE ANCIENT ROMAN SOLDIER (“MARSâ€
AVLVS ARRIVS DIOGENES
L. Arik Greenberg, Ph.D.
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Well done & best of luck!
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well damn...I'm all jealous now 
Cool Beans, best of luck with it. Maybe someday I'll find my way out there.
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Don't be jealous. Rejoice instead
I met Foster last weekend. He has a deep abiding passion matched by that of Arik and Dave.. a powerful combo.. Rome willl be well served by their efforts!
A Triumvurate!
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Very nice...great work guys!
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Congratulations Gentlemen!
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Avete, fratres!
Thanks, everyone, for the words of congratulations. Yes, it is a dream come true!
But, as well as evangelizing ancient Rome, we intend for MARS to benefit everyone in the hobby of Roman reenactment, not just Legio VI. Here's how it will work.
When the MARS traveling exhibit is ready to roll (probably 6 months to a year from now), we will set up viewings at established museums, libraries and other public venues throughout the United States (probably focusing on the Western states, but not exclusively). Since the Living History component will be an important part of each exhibition, we will contact the nearest Roman reenactment group to the exhibit site and come up with a plan to have them provide the manpower for the Living History section.
We will supply a trailer load of equipment and camp gear, including leather tents, ballista, etc. The local legion will use their own legionary vexillum, signa, etc. will hopefully provide the personnel to man the living history component. We will also do a revenue split with the legion to provide compensation for their work, and they can use it as a vehicle for publicity and recruiting.
We welcome any ideas from the larger reenactment community as to how this plan can be made to work toward everyone's benefit.
T. Flavius Crispus / David S. Michaels
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Salve Crispus,
Congratulations on a supurb job!.
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Awesome, I've got to visit that museum sometime! 
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Congratulations and good luck!
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Fantastic ..! Best wishes to all, and warm congratulations..!
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