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15695
I believe that the classicists were able to enjoy the movie "without reservation" as they thought of it, not as a documentary, but as a fantasy. They did not...
Mary AsaWoman
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Jun 1, 2004
8:32 am
15696
Greetings, Somewhere in Suetonius it says that Caligula's principate started out well ... then somewhere it says about six months in, he suffered a serious...
David Meadows
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Jun 1, 2004
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15697
It was this incident that I was alluding to. My own suspicion was that prior to this Caligula was immoral but capable of acting normally but the damage he...
Richard
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Jun 1, 2004
11:50 am
15698
There is no definition of 'sanity'. The Roman Emporer was in a very unusual situation, in that he could do almost anything he wanted. It is not surprising that...
johnmcneill_162000
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Jun 1, 2004
12:53 pm
15699
Even so most emperors were aware that certain activities would undermine their rule, not paying the troops for instance. Caligula behaved in a way that even...
Richard
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Jun 1, 2004
1:03 pm
15700
I have been looking at photographs of mosaics, tapestries, sculptures etc. produced by the Byzantine Empire. I see little produced these days which is as...
johnmcneill_162000
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Jun 1, 2004
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15701
It seems to me that there have been at least three 'Roman Empires'. 1. The Latin Western Roman Empire, capital city Rome. 2. The Greek Eastern Roman Empire,...
johnmcneill_162000
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Jun 1, 2004
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15702
I believe Hatshepsut was the only female ruler to be addressed as "pharoah" and, before being deposed by her son, Thutmose III, was identified by most of the ...
Carolyn Koslowski
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Jun 1, 2004
1:33 pm
15703
On your last question what was the city named in the original treaty?! ... the...
Richard
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Jun 1, 2004
1:44 pm
15704
I think it was Brussels but perhaps the bureaucrats will move to Rome eventually. More prestige. ... treaty?! ... Empires'....
johnmcneill_162000
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Jun 1, 2004
1:55 pm
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Oh yes, it was called the treaty of Rome, wasn't it. ... Rome ... produced...
johnmcneill_162000
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Jun 1, 2004
2:12 pm
15706
Point taken. Still, it is disturbing to me that we shall view movies set in classical times (or in any times of distant past) as fantasy and not expect them to...
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Jun 1, 2004
2:36 pm
15707
The treaty is caled the "Treaty of Rome". ... Rome ... produced...
Richard
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Jun 1, 2004
3:26 pm
15708
Khaki, it was my understanding that theater performances were free to the public. Actors and playwrights were supported by wealthy patrons who also footed the...
Mary Harrsch
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Jun 1, 2004
3:32 pm
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I agree with "Mary with the 2 cats" about enjoying classical films for their entertainment value. I'm a little concerned that the lack of "blockbuster"...
Mary Harrsch
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Jun 1, 2004
3:50 pm
15710
I know this may sound really odd, but I would not hurry to say tat Caligula (who happens to be my fav emperor) was indeed mad. It's true he had a weird sense...
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Jun 1, 2004
5:16 pm
15711
Last week I was fortunate to be able to attend a presentation by our Associate Professor of Architecture, Stephen Duff, on Archimedes Claw. He was selected to...
Mary Harrsch
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Jun 1, 2004
5:54 pm
15712
While I admit that I am the first to take Suetonius with a pinch of salt and consider him the worlds first tabloid journalist. However excepting that Caligula...
Richard
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Jun 1, 2004
6:17 pm
15713
For those of us who are unlikely to see the programme can you tell us more when you get the chance Mary. ... Claw. ... recreate ... Weapons." ... on ... much ...
Richard
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Jun 1, 2004
6:23 pm
15714
Having known a couple of young people with mental illness, I've always thought faking it didn't seem too likely. And that Caligula probably didn't manifest...
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Jun 1, 2004
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15715
There have been some serious attempts by psychologists and psychiatrists to analyze the Claudians. Its is a real pity we can't dig one of them up and get their...
Mary AsaWoman
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Jun 1, 2004
6:53 pm
15716
Finally, someone who's not totally against my favourite emperor! :) I never thought about the possibility of Gaius being poisoned, so thank you for suggesting...
Anca R
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Jun 1, 2004
7:13 pm
15717
This is a little late, but the discussion of Nero and Caligula and mental instability reminded me that I think Seutonius describes one of...
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gloirelyonnaise
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Jun 1, 2004
7:16 pm
15718
I had no idea! Now that I think of it, it doesn't seem like there was any charge for races or circus games either, since these were "offered" to the public. I...
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Jun 1, 2004
7:28 pm
15719
Well, Nero ordered for a boy (named Sporos, methinks) to be cstrated and then married him. That was because the boy resembled Nero's dead wife Poppaea. And we...
Anca R
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Jun 1, 2004
7:40 pm
15720
Here, theater owners at least offer a low cost option to people. After a film plays at the main theater, it progresses to the "budget" theater where tickets...
Mary Harrsch
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Jun 1, 2004
8:11 pm
15721
I remember that one anecdote tells how Caligula made a fool of himself by asking the jewish ambassador (or I think it was the ambassador) why he didn't eat...
ancax2003
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Jun 1, 2004
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15722
Most modern countries do have a system of free entertainment. We don't have free plays or chariot races or gladitorial games in a huge public ampitheater...
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Jun 1, 2004
8:45 pm
15723
Given the education level in both Hollywood and their target audience of American teenagers I think you could probably sell that idea right now... ... now, ......
Larry Rasczak
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Jun 1, 2004
8:53 pm
15724
Yes, and the the boy thereafter wore the clothes of an empress, so said Seutonius, which is an example of non-theatrical cross-dressing, although possibly not...
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