Marcus Junkelmann
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Marcus Junkelmann is a German historian and experimental archeologist.
(1662 - 1726) (original Titel: Kurfürst Max Emanuel von Bayern als Feldherr). After that he worked as an associate member of staff at the university and for a military museum in Ingolstadt
as well.
In the 1980s Junkelmann became well known in Germany for his work in experimental archeology. He reconstructed and tested Roman weapons and army gear. In 1985 in connection the 2000 year celebration of the city of Augsburg
he organized a large experimental reenactment
of the life and work conditions of Roman legionaries
. The experiment consisted of a month long march from Verona
to Augsburg
including the crossing of the Alps
. For the complete trip the original Roman army gear and equipment was used and the typical legionary tasks were performed. Later Junkelmann went on to perform a similar experiments for the Roman cavalry. He authored several books and documentaries on his archeological experiments. In 1997 he was awarded the Ceram Prize
for his book on the nutrition of Roman soldiers (original title: Panis militaris: Die Ernährung des römischen Soldaten oder der Grundstoff der Macht).
Life and work
1971 Junkelmann started to study history at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and in 1979 he received a PhD for a thesis on the military achievements of Maximilian IIMaximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria
Maximilian II , also known as Max Emanuel or Maximilian Emanuel, was a Wittelsbach ruler of Bavaria and an elector of the Holy Roman Empire. He was also the last Governor of the Spanish Netherlands and duke of Luxembourg...
(1662 - 1726) (original Titel: Kurfürst Max Emanuel von Bayern als Feldherr). After that he worked as an associate member of staff at the university and for a military museum in Ingolstadt
Ingolstadt
Ingolstadt is a city in the Free State of Bavaria, in the Federal Republic of Germany. It is located along the banks of the Danube River, in the center of Bavaria. As at 31 March 2011, Ingolstadt had 125.407 residents...
as well.
In the 1980s Junkelmann became well known in Germany for his work in experimental archeology. He reconstructed and tested Roman weapons and army gear. In 1985 in connection the 2000 year celebration of the city of Augsburg
Augsburg
Augsburg is a city in the south-west of Bavaria, Germany. It is a university town and home of the Regierungsbezirk Schwaben and the Bezirk Schwaben. Augsburg is an urban district and home to the institutions of the Landkreis Augsburg. It is, as of 2008, the third-largest city in Bavaria with a...
he organized a large experimental reenactment
Historical reenactment
Historical reenactment is an educational activity in which participants attempt torecreate some aspects of a historical event or period. This may be as narrow as a specific moment from a battle, such as the reenactment of Pickett's Charge at the Great Reunion of 1913, or as broad as an entire...
of the life and work conditions of Roman legionaries
Legionary
The Roman legionary was a professional soldier of the Roman army after the Marian reforms of 107 BC. Legionaries had to be Roman citizens under the age of 45. They enlisted in a legion for twenty-five years of service, a change from the early practice of enlisting only for a campaign...
. The experiment consisted of a month long march from Verona
Verona
Verona ; German Bern, Dietrichsbern or Welschbern) is a city in the Veneto, northern Italy, with approx. 265,000 inhabitants and one of the seven chef-lieus of the region. It is the second largest city municipality in the region and the third of North-Eastern Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona...
to Augsburg
Augsburg
Augsburg is a city in the south-west of Bavaria, Germany. It is a university town and home of the Regierungsbezirk Schwaben and the Bezirk Schwaben. Augsburg is an urban district and home to the institutions of the Landkreis Augsburg. It is, as of 2008, the third-largest city in Bavaria with a...
including the crossing of the Alps
Alps
The Alps is one of the great mountain range systems of Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France in the west....
. For the complete trip the original Roman army gear and equipment was used and the typical legionary tasks were performed. Later Junkelmann went on to perform a similar experiments for the Roman cavalry. He authored several books and documentaries on his archeological experiments. In 1997 he was awarded the Ceram Prize
Ceram Prize
The Ceram Prize is a prize for non-fiction books in archaeology issued by Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn. It is named for C. W. Ceram, famous for his popularization of archaeology.-Recipients:The prize has been awarded in irregular intervals....
for his book on the nutrition of Roman soldiers (original title: Panis militaris: Die Ernährung des römischen Soldaten oder der Grundstoff der Macht).
Books & Papers
- Kurfürst Max Emanuel von Bayern als Feldherr, (Dissertation von 1979), Herbert Utz Verlag, München 2000 ISBN 3-89675-731-8
- Napoleon und Bayern. Von den Anfängen des Königreiches, Pustet, Regensburg 1984 ISBN 3-7917-0929-1
- Die Legionen des Augustus. Der römische Soldat im archäologischen Experiment, Verlag Philipp von Zabern, Mainz 1986 (Kulturgeschichte der antiken Welt, Bd. 33) ISBN 3-8053-0886-8
- Morgenröte am Potomac: Der amerikanische Bürgerkrieg, Schweizer Verlagshaus, Zürich 1987 ISBN 3726365206
- Nach dem Sturm: Aufbruch einer Nation: Die USA nach dem Bürgerkrieg, Schweizer Verlagshaus, Zürich 1990, ISBN 3726365850
- Die Reiter Roms. Teil 1, Reise, Jagd, Triumph und Circusrennen, von Zabern, Mainz 1990 (Kulturgeschichte der antiken Welt, Bd. 45) ISBN 3-8053-1006-4 (Neuauflage 2008)
- Die Reiter Roms. Teil 2, Der militärische Einsatz, von Zabern, Mainz 1991 (Kulturgeschichte der antiken Welt, Bd. 49) ISBN 3-8053-1139-7 (Neuauflage 2008)
- Die Reiter Roms. Teil 3, Zubehör, Reitweise, Bewaffnung, von Zabern, Mainz 1992 (Kulturgeschichte der antiken Welt, Bd. 53) ISBN 3-8053-1288-1 (Neuauflage 2008)
- Der amerikanische Bürgerkrieg 1861 - 1865, Weltbild-Verlag, Augsburg 1992 ISBN 3-89350-355-2
- Die Eroberung des Westens. Die USA nach dem Bürgerkrieg 1865 - 1890, Weltbild-Verlag, Augsburg 1993 ISBN 389350561X
- Gustav Adolf (1594-1632): Schwedens Aufstieg zur Großmacht, Pustet, Regensburg, 1993 ISBN 3791713973
- Dollinger - Das Buch zum Spiel, Verlag der Mittelbayerischen Zeitung, Regensburg, 1995
- Reiter wie Statuen aus Erz, Verlag Philipp von Zabern, Mainz 1996 (Zaberns Bildbände zur Archäologie / Antike Welt, Sonderband) ISBN 3-8053-1821-9
- Panis militaris. Die Ernährung des römischen Soldaten oder der Grundstoff der Macht, Verlag Philipp von Zabern, Mainz 1997 (Kulturgeschichte der antiken Welt, Bd. 75) ISBN 3-8053-2332-8
- Römische Helme (mit Beiträgen von John Pollini und Günther E. Thüry, hrsg. von Hermann Born), Sammlung Axel Guttmann, Verlag Philipp von Zabern, Mainz 2000 ISBN 3805316704
- Römische Kampf- und Turnierrüstungen, Sammlung Axel Guttmann (zusammen mit Hermann Born), Verlag Philipp von Zabern, Mainz 1997 ISBN 3805316682
- Arte & Marte Theatrum belli. Die Schlacht bei Höchstädt 1704 und die Schlösser von Schleißheim und Blenheim, Bautz, Traugott, Herzfeld 2000 ISBN 3883090832
- Aus dem Füllhorn Roms. 34 Originalrezepte aus der römischen Küche, Verlag Philipp von Zabern, Mainz 2000 ISBN 3-8053-2686-6
- Das Spiel mit dem Tod. So kämpften Roms Gladiatoren, Verlag Philipp von Zabern, Mainz 2000 (Zaberns Bildbände zur Archäologie) ISBN 3-8053-2563-0 (Neuauflage 2008)
- Hollywoods Traum von Rom. "Gladiator" und die Tradition des Monumentalfilms, von Verlag Philipp von Zabern, Mainz 2004 (Kulturgeschichte der antiken Welt, Bd. 94) ISBN 3-8053-2905-9
- Das greulichste Spectaculum. Die Schlacht von Höchstädt 1704. Hefte zur Bayerischen Geschichte und Kultur Bd. 30, hrsg. vom Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte 2004, ISBN 3927233900
- Was ist was: Gladiatoren. Kämpfer der Arena (für Kinder), Tessloff Verlag, Nürnberg 2005 ISBN 3788604220
Video documetaries
- Bilder aus der deutschen Vergangenheit. Der deutsche Soldat (Bayerischer Rundfunk, 1986 – zahlreiche Wiederholungen)
- Der Römerschatz von Sorviodurum. Das Gäubodenmuseum Straubing (Landesstelle für die nichtstaatlichen Museen/Bayerischer Rundfunk, 1994)
- Gerichte mit Geschichte. Römische Küche im alten Bayern. Film von Werner Teufl und Dr. Marcus Junkelmann (Bayerisches Fernsehen, 2000 – auch als Video)