During a historical festival next to the Museum of Military History (Heeresgeschichtliches Museum) I saw a performance of some horsemen in the uniforms of former Austrian dragoons. It was especially interesting to see how the soldiers used to train horses to stay calm in battle.
Category: Reenactments
Roman testudo formation in Carnuntum
At the archaeological park Carnuntum in Lower Austria a reenactment group shows an ancient Roman testudo formation, also known as tortoise formation.
Reconstruction of an ancient ballista
At a Roman festival taking place in the archaeological park Carnuntum I saw this reconstruction of an ancient ballista. Carnuntum (Website) Ballista (Wikipedia)
Roman legionaries in Carnuntum
Roman legionaries seen at a festival on the grounds of Carnuntum, a former Roman city in the east of Vienna.
Roman fashion show in Carnuntum
During a festival on the grounds of the archaeology park Carnuntum, a Roman fashion show took place. The audience was not only told about the elements of ancient fashion but also how to put on a toga. By the way, the lady with the red scarf is portraying a Roman bride.