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Jamie in Roman armour

Jamie in Roman armour

When in Rome

This video delves into the world of living history re-enactors, experiencing what it's like to be a Roman for a day.

In this video, Jamie Wilson delves into the world of living history re-enactors. He investigates these Coventry people who ‘become’ Romans on the weekends and gets dragged into the action himself.

Learning Roman moves

Learning Roman moves

Jamie created the video with a Herbert Media Broadcast Bursary, in partnership with BBC Coventry & Warwickshire. With camera assistance from Danny Lynch, the pair haunted the Roman Lunt Fort in Baggington, just outside Coventry, befriending the men from The Roman Military Research Society.

See the video by clicking on the link below.

Demonstrating video equipment for Citizen 1000

Demonstrating video equipment

If, like Jamie and Danny, you’d like to tell your story with support from the BBC, take a look at our Citizen 1000 project, giving you the opportunity to learn broadcasting skills to get your voice heard.

Click on the link below to find out more.

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