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Here's a thread I created almost three years ago concerning another coin that challenged accepted historical dating: http://www.unrv.com/forum/topic/14957-temple-mount-in-jerusalem-coin-find-sheds-light/ guy also known as gaius

John Anthony from cointalk.com brought this rebuttal (from the comments section of the article) to my attention: guy also known as gaius

Interesting article. I recommend that you post it in the Numismatica sub-forum, however. It more likely will be seen by people with an interest in numismatics who could offer an insight. guy also known as gaius

http://www.vox.com/2014/8/19/5942585/40-maps-that-explain-the-roman-empire?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=voxdotcom&utm_content=wednesday An interesting collection of maps. Although many of the maps are extremely simplistic in nature, they are a nice resource for the beginning student of Ancient Rome. I want to thank John Anthony at Cointalk.com who brought them to our attention. I haven't had time to examine them closely, but they look interesting. Thoughts? guy also known as gaius

I really enjoyed the review of the battle of the Frigidus and its aftermath. That said, here's another view: http://www.unrv.com/forum/topic/17470-eugenius-numismatists-getting-the-evidence-wrong/ guy also known as gaius

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/emperor-nero/draper-text This month's National Geographic (September 2014) has a nice article on Nero. The article is titled, "Rome's Bad Boy: Nero Rises from the Ashes." The article tries to give a nuanced view of Nero: I recommend the article as a light but entertaining and informative reassessment of Nero. guy also known as gaius

Here is season one series premier: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlTvwLb2v9Q I am impressed that writers correctly portray the Highlanders speaking in Scottish Gaelic: guy also known as gaius

For those who don't know, "Outlander" is a popular series (at least among a few female friends) on STARZ network. Its second season begins soon. I admit I missed the first season, but my wife wants us to watch this series together. Should I invest time in the series? What do the Scotsmen and women think of the series? Below is a description and a trailer for the series: Follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate relationship is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives. - Written by Starz I just saw the first episode. I admit it caught my attention. I have to say that the setting is breathtaking. guy also known as gaius

Here are interesting plans for a new soccer stadium in Rome: http://sourceable.net/gladiator-makeover-new-colosseum-inspired-stadium-for-rome/ guy also known as gaius

I'm off in a few hours for my drive thru the desert to my spiritual home, Las Vegas. This video always inspires me for the drive: I'm always amazed that the Ancients would make arduous treks thru similarly harsh conditions (but certainly not as comfortably or quickly) centuries ago. guy also known as gaius

I always thought the wearing a cross to commemorate the death of one's spiritual leader and Savior a strange concept. What would people wear had Jesus been hanged, mauled by lions, or (more mercifully) decapitated, instead? guy also known as gaius

My goodness. Thankfully, the Romans were never so decadent. guy also known as gaius

This song is getting my Roman juices flowing. (Can you feel the grandeur that was Rome? ) guy also known as gaius

Nice article. I wrote about Elagabalus and his stone some time ago. http://www.unrv.com/forum/topic/16297-elagabalus-bringing-the-syrian-sun-god-to-rome/ Thank you for posting. guy also known as gaius

What a great piece of work. I will enjoy reading the entire work more closely. As you suggested, the impact on the Italian Renaissance that these coins had was enormous. These coins and other "rediscovered" finds (Ancient literature, sculpture, etc.) had an energizing effect on the intellectual explosion and pursuit of knowledge that characterized the Renaissance. Great work and thank you, guy also known as gaius

I always thought this epigram of Martial rather timeless: "I felt a little ill and called Dr. Symmachus. Well, you came, Symmachus, but you brought 100 medical students with you. One hundred ice-cold hands poked and jabbed me. I didn't have a fever, Symmachus, when I called you –but now I do." guy also known as gaius

Eddie izzard has the best explanation on "why Latin died out:" guy also known as gaius

Why do many of the previous posts before the change in server now have strange punctuations inserted in the text?: � http://www.unrv.com/forum/topic/16297-elagabalus-bringing-the-syrian-sun-god-to-rome/ guy also known as gaius

I really enjoyed the book. Most importantly, it was full of numismatic evidence for his theories. Here's my previous write-up (from a numismatic perspective): http://www.unrv.com/forum/topic/16297-elagabalus-bringing-the-syrian-sun-god-to-rome/ guy also known as gaius

First, I also want to thank Ancient Doug for sharing his greatly respected numismatic expertise on this forum. He has generously shared over the years his vast knowledge with several generations of younger numismatists and non-numismatists (such as me). Reading the article, I was disturbed by this quote: I find it unlikely that an active trade with a distant region would involve mere bronze sestertii. I doubt plunder would not include silver and gold, either. Contast this find with the coins found on the possible trade route with India: (silver) denarii and (gold) aureii: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indo-Roman_trade_and_relations We had a related discussion on these boards about the Indo-Roman trade a few years back: http://www.unrv.com/forum/topic/11265-evidence-of-roman-colonies-in-india/ Thank you, again, Ancient Doug for sharing at this site. Please continue sharing your insight (and making any corrections) here at UNRV. (Please be patient with us non-numismatists, however.) Welcome. guy also known as gaius

Thank you for the interesting post. Many of us interested in Ancient Rome have two major gaps in our knowledge, Latin and numismatics. Hopefully, this site will help us with out numismatic research and learning. Right now, however, the ANS site is still a work in progress. Till the site is more developed, I would recommend using this popular site: http://www.wildwinds.com/ Thank you for posting, guy also known as gaius

The first full cleaning in the Colosseum's history aims to return the Roman monument to its former splendor: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304518704579521583112244014 guy also known as gaius

The race is tightening up: http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/referendum-race-on-knife-edge-as-no-support-slides-1-3382125 guy also known as gaius

Some people will find any excuse to show pictures of attractive members of the opposite sex. I, however, post this for information purposes only. Here's Angelina Jolie's attempt at Latin: 'Quod me nutrit me destruit' in English is 'What nourishes me destroys me.' I'm not sure whether she is referring to love, food, relationships, etc Christopher Marlowe (English dramatist 1564-1593) also had this bit of Latin on his portrait (upper left corner). Me thinks he probably understood Latin better than Lady Angelina. guy also known as gaius

Not my kind of movie, but it will hopefully renew interest in the Roman Empire / Han dynasty comparison. Being Romanocentric, I am reminded by my Asian friends that these two empires were near contemporaries, both had around 55 million inhabitants, both had a developed infrastructure, and both had a sophisticated bureaucracy. Surprisingly, although both empires encompassed extensive territories, they were isolated from each other. Although some of the comparisons are a stretch, it's always good to examine history from other perspectives. guy also known as gaius