Thanks for the reference. I'm actaully putting together some prelimanary concepts for a Roman on-line RPG game myself. Still in the planning/conceptual stage. ...
81-96 A.D.: Ancient Greeks believed that lettuce induced sleep, so they served it at the end of the meal. The Romans continued the custom, but Emperor Domitian...
Hello Everyone, August's catalogue of newest arrivals includes over a hundred titles. As usual, The attached list of titles have been posted for sale under the...
Alexander the Great Study Guide Alexander founded more than 70 cities throughout the Mediterranean region and east to India, spreading trade and the culture...
Geography of Greece When you read about the Peloponnese or Thessaly, do you know where they are in relationship to, for instance, the peninsula of Attica? If...
I've read a couple of his novels, long ago. he's pretty good. I don't recollect the titles any more, but I think the ones I read had Greek settings.Frank...
The 'Ephesus' of the Black Sea to be unveiled Turkish Daily News, July 24, 2007 The remains of an ancient city on the Black Sea coast will be unearthed for the...
*Alexander's Gulf outpost uncovered* By Neil Arun BBC News * Alexander the Great's awe-inspiring conquest of Asia is drawing archaeologists to a desert island...
[howstuffworks.com] 46 Wonders of the World Ever since a Greek poet named Antipater of Sidon compiled a roster of the Seven Wonders of the World in the 2nd...
Some of you may want to follow the discussion that David Derrick and I are having on what proves effeminacy in the ancient world: Zenobia: Empress of the East ...
Salvete Omnes! For your information or rather, entertainment... The Last Legion (premieres in the US August 17th) The film is loosely inspired by the events of...
Gods teeth. Why does there always have to be the requisite hot chick with a sword? (rhetorical question). Looks to be fun enough to watch though... Norman...
[ancienthistory.about.com] Welcome to this issue of the Ancient/Classical History newsletter. In this week in history, Pompey is said to have created the first...
Indeed, it's entertainment most of all. I do find the link between Roman history and Arthurian legend compelling even if purely speculative. Romulus Augustus...
I have seen the Trailer for the movie, and indeed seems very entretaining. As far as the historical facts are concern, well, that's up to each of us. Alot...
I have not read the book nor seen the movie (nor getting paid to bring up the subject!) though what I felt compelling was this- that one of the historical...
I have read Manfredi's book and Romulus Augustulus does not become Arthur but his father, Pendragon. The sword is also not engraved Excalibur. It is the sword...
Thank you for the book recommendation. Also, give us a full movie review of the film. I saw the trailer and the graphics look as though they will be pure...
Forgot to include the link to the article. It's at the bottom . . . Giant statue of Hadrian unearthed BBC, 9 August 2007 Parts of a huge, exquisitely carved...
Archeologists discover footprint made by sandal of Roman soldier Haaretz [Israel], 15/08/2007 Archeologists have discovered a footprint made by the sandal of a...
Well, I saw The Last Legion on Saturday afternoon and must admit, even though I wasn't expecting a lot, it was still a bit of a disappointment. Although it...
