Gaius Paulinus Maximus
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Gauis Marius has got to be up there with the best, he was responsible for the 'modernisation' of the army, his reforms changed the the Roman army for the better and turned them into an even more formidable force than they already were.
He also won some pretty important wars like against Jugurtha in Numidia but more notably against against the Cimbri and the Tuetones where he overcame a much greater force and possibly saved Rome from another barbarian invasion.
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As i've never read any of the Falco novels i'm in no position to say which is the best, but what i will say is that the Roma Sub Rosa series by Saylor stays very close to the truth, as far as historical fact goes it is one of the most accurate (imo
)On the Ides of March 2007 Saylor releases a new novel called 'Roma' basically it's an epic story of Rome spanning a thousand years.
Take a look at Steven Saylors website http://www.stevensaylor.com/
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As I recall, the baths of Caracalla were free to the public, and they were frequented by free men and slaves, men and women, young and old. Most likely, it was considered in the public interest that everyone bathe, much as we consider it in the public interest that everyone be vaccinated.
Do you think that the wealthier citizens would have had a seperate part of the baths reserved for them? I just can't imagine the rich and famous people of Rome sharing the same baths and conversing with the poor and the slaves.
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Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Pertinax
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Have a good one!
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On a recent regional news programme here in the UK, two men came together after 88 years: the two oldest survivors of the First World War, one English soldier, one German. Both were centenerians; both hugged each other and wept. A humbling sight.
I too saw that news report, it was such a moving moment to see two former enemies just hugging each other and crying for the friends they'd lost, there was definately a lump in the throat.
God bless them all
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By the way, Pertinax has posted some excellent re-enactment photographs in the library that are worth looking up.
Yes i've seen them and yes they are excellent but the trouble with them is that there's too bloody many of them! By the time i've finished looking through P's gallery it's time for bed
Where does that man find the time
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Great pictures DC
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i remember watching a show where they recreated it or at least something similar to it anyway
Here's a description of the makings of greek fire
The ingredients, process of manufacture, and usage were a very carefully guarded military secret -- so secret it remains a source of speculation to this day. Speculations include:It is not clear if it was ignited by a flame as the mixture emerged from the syringe, or if it ignited spontaneously when it came into contact with water. If the latter is the case, it is possible that the active ingredient was calcium phosphide, made by heating lime, bones, and charcoal. On contact with water, calcium phosphide releases phosphine, which ignites spontaneously. However, Greek fire was also used on land.
These ingredients were apparently heated in a cauldron, and then pumped out through a siphon or large syringe (known as a siphonarios) mounted on the bow of the ship. It could also be used in hand grenades, made of earthenware vessels. If a pyrophoric reaction was involved, perhaps these grenades contained chambers for the fluids, which mixed and ignited when the vessel broke on impact with the target.
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i think it was called greek fire the type that they used to attack a bunch of ships with and won
Greek fire was a burning liquid which was used in battle, the clever thing about it was that when water was thrown on it it made the fire worse, a quite formidable weapon.
I think the actual ingrediants of it are still being argued over even today
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A paticular favourite in the gladatorial arena was the re-enacting of famous fights from the past like for instance, Achilles V's Hector or maybe a famous battle like Zama where Scipio defeated Hannibal (like in Gladiator)
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Gaul is a whole divided into three parts..........
I think that Caesar's Gallic Commentaries is extremely informative, it gives us a detailed descriptions of the geography and of the inhabitants of not only Gaul and it's many tribes like the Aedui, Helvetti, Belgae, Veneti, Suebi, but also the Germanic tribes aswell as a very detailed description of the British expedition.
Caesar gives an indepth analysis of the workings of the many different tribes and their beliefs, he tells us how they lived, how they dressed, what they ate, how they formed for battle, he also informs us of the workings of the Roman army, battle formations, siege works, defending camps, soldiers morale, how they shared up the booty, keeping the supply lines flowing etc.
Yes i'm sure some of the casualties of battle and the resounding Roman victories are a slight exaggeration of the truth but what the hell, i'm pretty sure he's not the first author and definately not the last to strech the truth a bit.
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What tribes lived in Lancashire ?
The Brigantes were one of the biggest tribes in Britain and covered most of Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North East
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There are some great names in this forum and i was just wondering why'd you choose it? what attracted you to it? and in some cases what does it mean?
My screen name Gaius Paulinus Maximus was a fictional character in probably my favourite roman novel called Eagle In The Snow by Wallace Breem.
GPM is a Roman general during the last years of the empire, he is in charge of a single legion ordered to defend the Rhine frontier against the invasion of the barbarian hordes, he is everything that i would have expected a Roman to be, he puts the glory of Rome before anything else and stands by his concept of duty and holds the frontier far longer than seems possible.
Apparently this book became an inspiration for the oscar winning film Gladiator.
Thats my story, what about yours?
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You should try Bushmills Irish whiskey, green, black or white label, all are excellent sipping whiskeys
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The death sentence may seem pretty horrendous to a lot of people in this day and age, but lets not forget that to many cultures around the world it will symbolise freedom from the chains of a monster.
Saddam Hussien lived by the proverbial 'sword' it is only fair that he should die by it
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Couldn't happen to a nicer guy if you ask me!
This man has been responsible for thousands of atrocities, murders of innocent men, women and children, in my opinion hanging is a let off for him :hang:
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Haha unlucky boys (and girls), after listening to us Brits slagging it off for the past six weeks, you now have the chance to do just the same!
ENJOY
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I think Phil hits on a good point mentioning intermarriage with newcomers, after the fall of the empire there would have been a massive influx of people from all races and walks of life looking to take advantage of the Empire's decline and trying to make a better life for themselves, i think the 'true' Romans would have found it harder and harder to continue the family name.
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Welcome Zama,
You've come to the right place, there's quite a few Brits in this forum and as far as i know we all take a great interest in Roman Britain, i also have visited some of the afore mentioned Roman sites aswell as reading up on the subject aswell.
Hope you enjoy this forum.
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Here's the story of Vorenus and Pullo in Caesar's words
In that legion there were two very brave men, centurions, who were now approaching the first ranks, T. Pullo, and L. Vorenus. These used to have continual disputes between them which of them should be preferred, and every year used to contend for promotion with the utmost animosity. When the fight was going on most vigorously before the fortifications, Pullo, one of them, says, "Why do you hesitate, Vorenus? or what [better] opportunity of signalizing your valor do you seek? This very day shall decide our disputes." When he had uttered these words, he proceeds beyond the fortifications, and rushes on that part of the enemy which appeared the thickest. Nor does Vorenus remain within the rampart, but respecting the high opinion of all, follows close after. Then, when an inconsiderable space intervened, Pullo throws his javelin at the enemy, and pierces one of the multitude who was running up, and while the latter was wounded and slain, the enemy cover him with their shields, and all throw their weapons at the other and afford him no opportunity of retreating. The shield of Pullo is pierced and a javelin is fastened in his belt. This circumstance turns aside his scabbard and obstructs his right hand when attempting to draw his sword: the enemy crowd around him when [thus] embarrassed. His rival runs up to him and succors him in this emergency. Immediately the whole host turn from Pullo to him, supposing the other to be pierced through by the javelin. Vorenus rushes on briskly with his sword and carries on the combat hand to hand, and having slain one man, for a short time drove back the rest: while he urges on too eagerly, slipping into a hollow, he fell. To him, in his turn, when surrounded, Pullo brings relief; and both having slain a great number, retreat into the fortifications amid the highest applause. Fortune so dealt with both in this rivalry and conflict, that the one competitor was a succor and a safeguard to the other, nor could it be determined which of the two appeared worthy of being preferred to the other.Now thats bravery for you !!
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Looks pretty good, if it's half as good as the book then it's worth watching, it looks like like it's been made on quite a big budget with decent special effects, but your right, historical fact has definately gone out of the window!
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That's a pretty interesting video and not a bad theory on how they got the stones vertical, but i think the real mystery is like DC says " how did they manage to get the stones there in the first place"
Scientists have done plenty of tests on the stones and are 99% certain that the stones came from the Welsh mountains
I wonder how long it would take to spin those stones from Wales ????????????
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Haha i suppose it's better than being dragged around a supermarket or shopping centre although the domina might not agree!
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