[Lost Ships of Rome]

I saw that doc before, but thanks for posting because I found some other good ones to watch on that page.

[How was news reported, and by whom throughout the age of the Roman Emp]

(In Falco, there is frequent mention of a journal that in context would be equivalent to a newspaper/newsletter. I seem to remember it

[Happy Birthday Northern Neil]

Hope you have a very good birthday.

[Happy Birthday Docoflove1974]

Happy Birthday, and Happy New Year!

[Happy Birthday Fulvia]

Are you making and enjoying toasts in your new beaker? Happy birthday to you!

[Switzerland's Roman Heritage Comes To Life]

I somehow missed the previous reports, too, including the photos. I'm glad I went back to read and look at them. Very interesting and informative.

[Merry Christmas]

Merry Christmas from Ohio USA. No snow, but will be with family today and tomorrow. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday.

[1869 Harvard entrance exam]

Well, if I had to take this my only option would be to become a scullery maid.

 

http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/harvardexam.pdf

[Win a Roma Victrix Beaker]

Wow, congrats Fulvia!

[The History of the English Language]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSRIKoDybvs&feature=related

 

Loved that.

[Spartacus: Vengeance]

But I told them I was born in 1930! That ought to be old enough.

[Spartacus: Vengeance]

Why do I have to submit my birth date before I can view the video? I even made up a fake one and still couldn't watch.

[Museum scared to open ancient Roman wine]

I'm still amazed at the quality of the glass making. The bottle looks modern. Where exactly is the seal? at the top of the neck? I don't see it. Very interesting, thanks for posting.

[What's the last thing you saw/heard/played etc. ?]

"I, Claudius" on Utube. Still one of the best shows ever. Stellar acting and story telling, even tho most of it is just a "story"; but great none the less. John Hurt as Caligula, "You don't want to go in there". Messalina, "Not my head!not my head!"

[Animated reconstruction]

I can't seem to follow the link, keeps saying "not found".

 

Try this link.

 

Thank you, sir.

[Animated reconstruction]

P,Here's the animated Atrium of the Hagia Sophia from the same artists:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ2eYZz3iWg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

I can't seem to follow the link, keeps saying "not found".

[Happy Birthday Kosmo]

Always enjoy your posts. Happy belated birthday.

[Animated reconstruction]

Wow. That's nice.

[Movies set in ancient Rome (Complete List)]

For those interested, "I, Claudius" is on Utube, uploaded in 2008; somehow I never found it until now. I've been watching the last several evenings and am up to Episode 5. Like many others I watched it when it was first broadcast. What a great show it is, the acting so good.

I don't know how to post a link with the web address without including the file, but if you type in the words I Claudius on Utube you should find all the episodes.

[To those who celebrate tomorrow]

Have a Happy Turkey Day!

[What's the last book you read?]

A change of pace. I just finished, "Not in Front of the Servants" - 1973 By Frank Dawes

"Whole armies of butlers, cooks and housemaids were employed in the great households of Victorian and Edwardian England. This book is a nostalgic study of this vanished world, recreated through interviews, memoirs and letters".

 

Now I'm reading, "Autobiographies of Working People from the 1820

[Movies set in ancient Rome (Complete List)]

I forgot to mention that the movie "Dacii" has a brief scene showing the decimation of the Rhine Legion. I've read about it in books, but this is the first time I saw it in a film.

[Movies set in ancient Rome (Complete List)]

Romania? Thanks, NoJobRob.

[The Last Days of Pompeii - 1984]

Sounds interesting, Crispina. Any links?

 

Here you go Ghost. I'm not sure how to post a link without the actual Utube file appearing. Not sure moderators approve of it. This is Episode One/Part One of 10. There are three episodes which makes the series quite long but I enjoyed it over several evenings. It was originally a made for tv series.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=402HMRAs9nA

 

 

After watching this first 15min, I had to laugh again at the chimpanzee in the religious procession. What? Couldn't they find a baboon who would ride in that chair? Also wanted to add that I have "Constantine and The Cross" bookmarked to start watching next.

[Movies set in ancient Rome (Complete List)]

From Decimus Caesar's list, I chose "Dacii" and found it online. Just finished watching it, and I must say it was entertaining, altho had to watch with subtitles. I never did figure out what language it was. Also, I never saw such a variety of costumes in such patterns and colors. Some of the plumes on the helmets were sensational! Oh, and if you thought the rain dance in Chelsmford 123 was great, wait until you see the one in this film. But, all kidding aside, I cared enough for the characters to watch the whole thing. And the battle scenes were not too shabby. Here's the link to Part One, the Utube version. Part two can be found there also. Let me know which country made this film.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nox6JfDG81E