Armed with a sword and protected by a curved shield, Roman soldiers advance on to the enemy in a short preview of a re-enactment at Fort Rinella this weekend. Organised by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna and Bank of Valletta, the event will take place tomorrow and Sunday when the Kalkara fort will be transformed into a Roman camp with more than 30 re-enactors showcasing the army’s famous tight field formations and cavalry action. For more information visit www.wirtartna.org.

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