Welcome to our website! The Fifth Cohort is a living history group specializing in bringing the classical period to life (the 1st Century AD in particular). We have members in a various parts of Texas, the majority being located in the South East. Our website is new, and will be a constant work in progress, so we do ask that you keep that in mind. If there are any questions you would like to have answered about the group please email our founder, David at dwills777@yahoo.com. Some commonly asked questions are posted below:
Living History?
A lot of people assume that we fall under the broader branch of historical “re-enactment” and while that is true in some regards, the core function of our group is not to re-enact specific battles, we prefer instead to focus on aspects of every day roman life and use our knowledge of their customs and traditions to build an immersive, 360 degree educational experience, which can be enjoyed by a variety of ages.
Roman Legions in Texas?
This is a common question, and our answer is quite simple. The Roman way of life had a massive impact on the modern western world, we have taken it upon ourselves to try and educate members of the public on the specifics of that impact. The Roman Legion was a central part of the life of almost every Roman, and so we have chosen this common thread as a baseline upon which to build our broader veneer of 1st Century life.
