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Another lost call?! If I'd wanted bad reception, I would've stayed in Gaul.

Ursus - Terrific review...very well done. Based on a recommendation within our own forums, I purchased this book and finished it up this morning. It's terrifically creative and well done. Brookside, author and translator of Castus' document, has done an amazing job of making the reading experience extremely genuine.

I actually have the Barnes and Noble Nook. Not sure what it's capabilities are internationally, but I love it here in the States. Nook

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Hey - I remember thinking the same thing about "Eagle in the Snow"...took a little bit to reorient myself before I started to find myself staying up into the middle of the night to finish it... J

I thought I'd throw out my all-time top books list...not just Roman-focused...would love to see what others would bring on a desert island... Top Ten Desert Island Books: Aztec by Gary Jennings Conquest of the Incas by John Hemming Eagle in the Snow I, Claudius Ilium by Dan Simmons Lost City of the Incas by Hiram Bingham Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton The Game by Ken Dryden Jaws by Peter Benchley

Congrats! I guess I assumed you were already signed for the second book. Great news...

You flatter me, Mr G. ;-) L - yours is the only book that can "go to eleven". What's our ETA on your sequel? J

My Top Ten in Roman Empire Fiction: I, Claudius - Graves Eagle in the Snow - Breem Claudius the God - Graves Eagle of the Ninth - Sutcliffe The Light Bearer - Gillespie Under the Eagle (#1 in Scarrow's series) - Scarrow Sand of the Arena - Duffy Eagle's Conquest (#2 Scarrow) - Scarrow Fire in the East - Sidebottom Fight for Rome - Duffy Gladiatrix - Whitfield (hmm...that would be my Top 11...I'm soooo Spinal Tap)

I've had this in my Amazon wishlist for a few months now. How does it compare to I, Claudius?

I'm glad to read that you liked these two books. I thought they were terrific...perhaps stronger than Scarrow in terms of "pop" fiction. The action is absolutely terrific. I'd highly recommend both of these. I'm sad to read that the third book is canceled. I kind of thought that might be the case based on my reading between the lines on Duffy's website. That's a shame, because he had a real good thing going.

National Geographic has some video from the Evangelical Archaeologists: Noah's Ark Found in Turkey?

The Hoard has hit the big time...National Geographic Channel has a special: Lost Gold of the Dark Ages

Well...the event happened and here are some images and videos... J Video on this page pix:

I just came across this trailer...the 2 minute version of the movie looks cool.

Oops. I guess I did post this in the wrong forum originally. Sorry! Crispina - I've read that the books are very good. The Gears have written a ton. I'd be interested if others have read them as well... In addition to Rome, I am very interested in pre-conquest and conquest-era Mexico, Central and South America. I believe these are focused on North America... J

The Future of Archaeology: 12 Expert Predictions for the Decade Ahead Details in the full article above. Some thoughts and highlights below... I've talked about this with friends and colleagues for a few years now. Many archaeological and historical "break throughs" stem more from what new science can expose from old discoveries, rather than new discoveries themselves. Egyptology is rife with new information brought on by genetics (watch for a new announcements from Hawass on King Tut's genes) and scanning technologies. More solid dating technologies should expose and rewrite numerous theories, and the increased ability to preserve findings should have both short term and longer term payoffs. My take on this item is that new forms of communication (social networks specifically) could not only bring more attention to archaeology, but could lead to a new world of collaboration among scientists. New modes of communication, however, may also cause an uptick in the obstacles brought on by politics (at both a national and professional level).

More info on this cool event: Local Info: Tips For Taking Part in Illuminating Hadrian's Wall Is anyone in our community planning to attend?

Neph - Second City was hot about two years ago. I'm pretty sure it's popularity has either stabilized or dropped. National Geographic looked very very hard at creating a virtual world to explore, but (rightfully, in my opinion), we opted to stay away from the rather pricey proposition. I don't play in virtual worlds, but I understand their appeal. Check out youtube and you can see some flyovers of the Second Life SPQR environment. I wasn't all that impressed.

Well, I couldn't read the Italian, but an announcement was made about this a few weeks ago. Google streetview has started to go "off road" into some historic sites...very up close and personal. Most of the street view is traditional city and town roads. Check out Stonehenge (drag the little icon of the dude into the rocks). It's closer that you can get even when you're there.

Mel - great insights and analysis...

Model of Ancient Rome Very cool slideshow of an extremely detailed model of ancient Rome. You can click around and zoom on the photos...fun!

Just came across this item too...it doesn't appear that one or two "missing" items is limiting the revenue potential for Egypt (and yes, I realize that's not the point...) King Tut Helps Egypt Net $100 Million in Revenue

Howard Carter

Lost Roman Law Code Discovered in London