The festival was held for the first time in 2008, thanks to the idea and initiative of the historical reenactment groups First Italian Legion and I Cohors Thrachum CR at the Tourism Council — Svishtov. The event recreates the ancient history of the Bulgarian lands by the Danube — lifestyle, culture and military clashes between imperial Rome and the tribes and peoples inhabiting vast territories (Thracians, Dacians, Goths). The festival is attended by reenactors from Bulgaria and other European countries. The festival's programme also offers a scientific section.