CNN PRODUCER NOTE These grim faced Roman soldiers must have sparked some concerned looks from passers by, if these images by iReporter giannantonio are anything to go by. The pictures show Italians in elaborate, painstakingly recreated ancient Roman costumes who perform mock battles to educate visitors in his home province of Reggio Emilia about life in Roman times. Those who take part are from all walks of life, from teachers to bus drivers to enthusiastic students - "all simple everyday people who love history", he says. Each soldier represents a different region of Italy, hence the slightly different costumes, and all take Roman names such as Rufus or Titus. Check out more images of Roman soldiers on the march.
- sarahbrowngb, CNN iReport producer
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