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...
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David Meadows
rogueclassicist
Jun 1, 2004 8:52 am
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...
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Richard
gauiscaecilius
Jun 1, 2004 11:50 am
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...
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johnmcneill_162000
johnmcneill_...
Jun 1, 2004 12:53 pm
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...
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Richard
gauiscaecilius
Jun 1, 2004 1:03 pm
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...
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johnmcneill_162000
johnmcneill_...
Jun 1, 2004 1:04 pm
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...
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johnmcneill_162000
johnmcneill_...
Jun 1, 2004 1:13 pm
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,...
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Carolyn Koslowski
daemonei
Jun 1, 2004 1:33 pm
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 ...
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Richard
gauiscaecilius
Jun 1, 2004 1:44 pm
On your last question what was the city named in the original treaty?! ... the...
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johnmcneill_162000
johnmcneill_...
Jun 1, 2004 1:55 pm
I think it was Brussels but perhaps the bureaucrats will move to Rome eventually. More prestige. ... treaty?! ... Empires'....
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johnmcneill_162000
johnmcneill_...
Jun 1, 2004 2:12 pm
Oh yes, it was called the treaty of Rome, wasn't it. ... Rome ... produced...
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graceroman2000
Jun 1, 2004 2:36 pm
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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Richard
gauiscaecilius
Jun 1, 2004 3:26 pm
The treaty is caled the "Treaty of Rome". ... Rome ... produced...
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Mary Harrsch
presencefrom...
Jun 1, 2004 3:32 pm
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...
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Mary Harrsch
presencefrom...
Jun 1, 2004 3:50 pm
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"...
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ancax2003
Jun 1, 2004 5:16 pm
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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Mary Harrsch
presencefrom...
Jun 1, 2004 5:54 pm
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...
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Richard
gauiscaecilius
Jun 1, 2004 6:17 pm
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...
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Richard
gauiscaecilius
Jun 1, 2004 6:23 pm
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 ...
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marigold castle
gloirelyonnaise
Jun 1, 2004 6:50 pm
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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Mary AsaWoman
asawoman
Jun 1, 2004 6:53 pm
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...
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Anca R
ancax2003
Jun 1, 2004 7:13 pm
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...
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marigold castle
gloirelyonnaise
Jun 1, 2004 7:16 pm
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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khakiberetman
Jun 1, 2004 7:28 pm
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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Anca R
ancax2003
Jun 1, 2004 7:40 pm
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...
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Mary Harrsch
presencefrom...
Jun 1, 2004 8:11 pm
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...
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ancax2003
Jun 1, 2004 8:40 pm
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...
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marigold castle
gloirelyonnaise
Jun 1, 2004 8:45 pm
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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Larry Rasczak
ltrasczak
Jun 1, 2004 8:53 pm
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, ......
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marigold castle
gloirelyonnaise
Jun 1, 2004 9:06 pm
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...
