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  2. Spartacus: Blood and Sand

    in Colosseum

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    ... John Hannah (Batiatus) continues to amaze with his performance. In last night's episode, he was scarier than any of his gladiators.

     

    Batiatus is one slimy character. Vile yet somewhat likable at the same time. He is scary but not really intimidating. He has a sort of charm that can be disarming. He could smile in your face while slitting your jugular.

     

    And I loved the part when he was snubbed by the senator who told him to stay out of politics and stick to what he does best. In reality he probabaly would do well in politics, where high level backstabbing is a prerequisite.

     

    That's an excellent assessment of the character! (and of politics, too...)

     

    -- Nephele

  3. Pannone Surname

    in Nomina et Gentes

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    According to onomatologist and lexicographer, Patrick Hanks, the surname "Pannone" is Italian in origin and is probably an augmentative of "Panno," which comes from the Italian word for "cloth; clothes; linen" and is "probably a metonymic occupational name for someone who made cloth or clothes." (Source: Dictionary of American Family Names, edited by Patrick Hanks. Oxford University Press, 2003.)

     

    The name "Pannonia" is derived from a group of ancient tribes called the Pannonii. Ancient Greek historical writers referred to this and a similar tribe as the Paeones. (Source: A Classical Dictionary, Containing an Account of the Principal Proper Names Mentioned in Ancient Authors, by Charles Anthon. Harper & Bros., 1891.)

     

    -- Nephele

  5. Uncovering Nottingham

    in Archaeological News: The World

    Posted

    I really enjoyed reading this, as I've been to Nottingham's famous sandstone caves. The (purportedly) oldest pub in England is Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, so called because it was said that the Crusaders stopped there for a last pint before heading off to the Holy Land. I've had a pint there, myself! I'll have to show this article to my man, who is from Nottingham.

     

    -- Nephele

  8. Spartacus: Blood and Sand

    in Colosseum

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    It's currently selling for $54 on Amazon.com: DVD pre-order

     

    That's a little steep for my blood. I might have to wait a few years and get it when it's in the bargain bin.

     

    $54 for just 13 episodes??? Pfffftt!

     

    I think the price will come down once the DVD hits the stores -- like Target and Best Buy. I can wait.

     

    -- Nephele

  9. Second thoughts on Wikipedia...

    in Hora Postilla Thermae

    Posted

    I know that, over the years here, I've expressed nothing but scorn for Wikipedia, but I think I'm going to have to change my opinion...

     

    There's a Wiki contributor going by the name of P. Aculeius who has lately been contributing a number of admirable articles on Roman onomastics. He's even corrected errors I'd found in Wiki articles and which I'd posted about here (such as the old Wiki article on Roman praenomina which stated that the praenomen "Appius" was used only by the Claudia gens).

     

    I don't know who this guy is, but if he were around here I'd crown him with a wreath of laurel. His Wiki articles on Roman gentes are outstanding.

     

    -- Nephele

  14. Spartacus: Blood and Sand

    in Colosseum

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    Nephele, I have a confession. After saying I wouldn't watch the series....I DID. All I wanted to say tonight is (without any spoilers this time I promise!) - OMG. The finale kept me on the edge of my seat! A couple of times I even exclaimed "OH NO!" right out loud. I can only imagine what the next season will be like.

     

    It was absolutely brilliant. I'm thinking of keeping my subscription to Starz a little bit longer, just so I can watch the entire series over again.

     

    And, yes, I'd heard about Andy Whitfield's lymphoma. Crispina, your poor mom, yikes.

     

    Guy/Gaius, thanks for the link to that article on John Hannah! I'm glad the Starz and series execs didn't go with their first thought of casting a "TV equivalent of Tom Cruise to portray Batiatus." Ugh. If you ask me, John Hannah as Batiatus was the star of the series.

     

    -- Nephele

  17. roman maps

    in Res Publica

    Posted

    You might like to check out UNRV's own Wallmap of the Roman Empire, "exhautively researched over the course of two years and subject to five months of design and historical scrutiny."

     

    Click here.

     

    The map is circa 117 CE, but that's pretty close to the time period you specified.

     

    -- Nephele

  20. Your Hidden Roman Name

    in Colosseum

    Posted

    ooops i forgot to post them :( v embarrassed sbaahaymntiess

     

    :lol: I was wondering when you'd notice.

     

    Marcellus Mastrannus, you are descended from that ill-fated imposter, Amatius "who pretended to be either the son or grandson of the great Marius. On the death of Julius Caesar B.C. 44, he came forward as a popular leader, and erected an altar to Caesar on the spot where his body had been burnt. He was, however, shortly afterwards seized by the consul Antony and put to death without a trial."

     

    Unlike your ancestor, you have refrained from any tendencies towards impersonation of the famous, and have subsequently fared better. Like your ancestor, you bear the gens name of Amatius. However, your cognomen is Habens, literally meaning "having; holding," and indicating that you possess property and are very wealthy. Your praenomen is "Spurius," abbreviated as "S." Your full Roman name is:

     

    S. Amatius Habens

    = sbaahaymntiess

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