Warrior Challenge. Resources

	an't get enough of Romans, Knights, Vikings, or Gladiators? Visit these Web sites for more on these fearless warriors or find out how you can join a reenactment group and become a warrior yourself. Arbeia: Roman Fort and Museum http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia/ Visit the site of the show to view the remains and reconstructions of Roman buildings. Learn about life in Roman Britain through archaeological finds from the fort. BBC History: Romans http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/index.shtml Find out what brought Roman soldiers and generals to Britain and view a 3D reconstruction of Homestead's Fort or Vercovicium which in Celtic meant "place of the effective fighters." The Mighty Roman Legions http://myron.sjsu.edu/romeweb/ROMARMY/ROMARMY.HTM Explore a Roman legionary's equipment and the Roman army's organization, and camps. The Roman Army http://webpages.charter.net/brueggeman/table-of-contents.html This site covers in detail the Roman army's battle formations, skirmish positions, and marching order. Roman Army Talk http://pub45.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk Discuss Roman military history and archaeology and other aspects of the Roman army or take a trivia quiz! The Roman Empire http://www.roman-empire.net/ Everything you need to know about the Roman Empire -- from the army to religion. Participate in online polls and vote for who you think is the best Roman general! Time Traveler's Guide to the Roman Empire http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/history/guide03/part08.html Learn more about the Roman Empire's emperors, class structure, and the "hazards and dangers" of living in one of the greatest empires in history. Vindolanda http://www.vindolanda.com/ Vindolanda, a Roman fort and settlement also featured in the show. Read letters written to soldiers and discover other artifacts at the Roman Army Museum located there. VROMA: The Roman Army in the Late Republic and Early Empire http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/romanarmy.html Learn more about the Roman army and the Praetorian Guard -- an elite group of soldiers who protected the emperor.		A Roman legionary wears armor similar to those worn in the 1st century AD.
	Bolton Castle http://www.boltoncastle.co.uk/ Visit the site of the show, Bolton Castle, and get a closer look at the medieval fortress. Heraldry on the Internet http://digiserve.com/heraldry/ Search for your town or family's coat of arms or create your own! King René's Tournament Book http://www.princeton.edu/~ezb/rene/renehome.html Read a translation of the 1460 French book on how to hold a tournament. Written by René of Anjou, King of Jerusalem and Sicily, the book describes in detail the costumes of the judges, the weapons of the knights, the prizes and more! Knighthood, Chivalry & Tournaments Resource Library http://www.chronique.com/ The code of chivalry, training of squires and armoring techniques are just some of the topics covered in this comprehensive site on knights. Netserf: The Internet Connection for Medieval Sources http://www.netserf.org/ This guide for all things medieval covers topics from architecture to women. Netsword: The Internet Sword and Medieval Weapons Discussion Group http://www.netsword.com/ Share your opinions on swords, daggers and other medieval weaponry at this discussion board. The Royal Armouries http://www.armouries.org.uk/ The Royal Armouries contains one of the world's largest collections of medieval armor. Explore through photos and detailed descriptions.		Knights prepare to joust.
	PBS: NOVA: The Vikings http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vikings/ Write your name in Runes, explore a Viking village or learn more about Viking ships. BBC History: Vikings http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/index.shtml Tour a Viking farm, organize a raid in Viking Quest, or read archeological dig reports on Viking ships, burial sites and towns. History of the Vikings http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/histories.asp? nid=ab86&pid=egx&from=existing&back=undefined This site provides a concise history of the Vikings from the 8th century to the 11th century. Learn more about their adventures in Britain, Russia and North Atlantic. Smithsonian: Vikings the North Atlantic Saga http://www.mnh.si.edu/vikings/start.html Go on the Viking Voyage and explore the lands Vikings discovered -- Greenland, Vinland (Newfoundland) and more! Viking Heritage http://viking.hgo.se/ For all things Vikings, explore vast databases filled with images and maps as well as information on sites, museums and reenactment projects created by researchers and enthusiasts from around the world. The Viking Network Web http://viking.no/e/index.html Learn more about the Vikings' travels and their everyday life. West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village http://www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/weststow.htm Learn more about the site of the show and find out what it was like to live in Britain during the time of the Vikings.		Vikings on an ancient picture stone.
	Collegium Gladiatorium Roman Cultural Traditional Fighting Club http://www.gladiator.hu/indexeng.html Attend a gladiator training school in Hungary and learn how to use swords, tridents, nets, spears and shields! Encyclopaedia Romana http://itsa.ucsf.edu/~snlrc/encyclopaedia_romana/ Visit this extensive site for all things Roman. Gladiator: The Real Story http://www.exovedate.com/the_real_gladiator_one.html This site provides an historical analysis of Ridley Scott's film, GLADIATOR. Ludus Gladiatorius http://www.ludus.org.uk/ Join this group of re-enactors based in Hampshire, UK as a gladiator, an audience member, a musician, or announcer. PBS: NOVA: Colosseum http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/colosseum/ Learn more about the engineering behind the Colosseum -- from how it was built to how it was flooded for mock sea battles. The Performance of Gladiators in Ancient Roman Times http://www.comm.unt.edu/histofperf/amandajo/gladintro.htm Read essays on the gladiator's role in Roman society and find out about the role of audience members in gladiator games. Roman Gladiator Games http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/classics/gladiatr/index.htm Discover other types of gladiator games involving hunting and learn how criminals, as a form of capital punishment, were forced to fight to the death.		A Thracian learns new fighting skills.