Roman Reenactment Group – Legio X Gemina (Cohors VIII)
ABOUT LEGION
We are a Roman reenactment group portraying Legio X Gemina, one of the most renowned legions of the Roman Empire. We focus on historical reenactment, Roman military demonstrations, and educational events in Central Europe, mainly in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Through authentic equipment, military training, and historical research, we bring the life of Roman legionaries closer to the public.
At the same time, we are developing the Castellum Felix project — a reconstruction of a Roman marching camp that shows how legionaries built fortifications and lived during military campaigns.
What We Do
Our Roman reenactment group is involved in:
Roman military drills and combat demonstration
Living history presentations of Roman daily life and camp construction
Historical reenactment events across Europe
Educational programs for schools, museums, and festivals
Tenth legion - from conquerors of Gaul to the protectors of the Limes Romanus.
From Caesar's personal guard to the veteran formation of the late Empire, Legio X Gemina Pia Fidelis symbolized adaptability, loyalty, and
military excellence. Its long service on the Pannonian frontier influenced the development of Roman military doctrine across five centuries.
Our activities
Our activities combine historical reenactment, living history, and practical demonstrations of life in the Roman army. At our events, we present legionary training, the construction of a marching camp, military marches, and crafts connected with the ancient world.
Legionary drill
Demonstrations of Roman legionary training with the scutum shield, gladius sword, and pilum javelin. We present the discipline, commands, formations, and tactics of the Roman army.
POCHODOVÝ TÁBOR
We demonstrate the construction and functioning of a Roman marching camp, including its fortifications, organization, and the everyday life of legionaries in the field. This activity is connected with the Castellum Felix project.
Marches
We present Roman military marches with equipment, weapons, and personal gear. We show how demanding the movement of legionaries was during military campaigns.
Casting and Crafts
Casting, the production of small objects, and craft techniques inspired by the Roman period. We present the technology, materials, and everyday life of the ancient world.
FERIAE MARTI
Season MMXXVI
Roman military demonstrations, and cultural events across Europe.
In Rome, Tubilustrium has passed—signal given, season turning. The army marches from winter quarters toward the road and the field. Welcome to Feriae Marti: a festival season of history, reenactment endeavour, and craft. See you at our events!
We participate in Roman reenactment events, historical festivals, and living history demonstrations across Europe. Below is our upcoming event schedule for our Roman Reenactment Events 2026.
Trencin
An Ancient Day featuring combat demonstrations, Roman military training, and period crafts in a castle setting.
Days of living archaeology Vsestary
An event at the Prehistoric Archaeopark Všestary as part of the Days of Living Archaeology. Presentations of crafts and military life, including everyday life in antiquity.
Dymarki 58
The 58th annual edition held in Nowa Słupia. As part of the festival, craftsmen will demonstrate, among other things, the reconstruction of iron production. Visitors can also see the military camps of barbarians and Romans, who will ultimately clash in battle.
Augusta Raurica 2026
An international ancient festival in an authentic Roman town. Focused on everyday life, crafts, and above all on military life in ancient Rome.
CASTELLVM FELIX
Castellum Felix is our Roman camp reconstruction project, focused on recreating a Roman marching camp based on historical and archaeological evidence.
The fortress is home to the Eighth Cohort of tenth legion, a unit tasked with protecting important trade and supply routes beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. Unit maintains order and security in the region and enables intensive cultural exchange between the Romans and the local tribes. The fortress serves not only as a military outpost, but also as a symbol of the power and Roman civilization.
A unique project to build a fully functional Roman fort near Turnov is currently underway. Here you can find the latest updates on the project:
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Phase 5
PROJECT CASTELLVM FELIX
You can support the construction of our legionary fortress here. Scan the QR code and support us by sending a voluntary contribution to the association's account.
Our equipment
Over the centuries of its existence, the Roman army used a wide variety of military equipment, including many types of armour and weapons, different shield shapes, and other gear. Our unit is based on evidence from the Roman army during the Principate, at the turn of the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. All of our equipment is known from archaeological finds and consists of carefully made replicas. Below, you can see examples of equipment used by different branches of the Roman army.
