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    Areas Of Expertise

    I specialise in the Later Eastern Roman (Byzantine) period, from Constantine the Great to Constantine XI Palaeologus. I love this era, although i take deep interest in anything to do with the Roman Empire at any time. I don't claim to be an expert, however, i just have great research skills and deep interest:)
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    The Fall Of Rome Was By Barbarians

    Ah. Thanks for that, from what i researched he was of Skyrian descent, but i wasn't sure. He must have been an intimidating sight initially for poor Romulus Augustulus lol From what i've read though, he eventually tidied himself up and adopted many Roman mannerisms, so that's something
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    The Fall Of Rome Was By Barbarians

    Could i ask something? When did Odovacer come into the picture, and what tribe was he?
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    Roman Bloodlines

    I've read the Colleen McCullough series as well, and i love how Caesar (for example) traces his bloodlines back to Gods i.e Venus,Mars etc, obviously to enhance his dignitas. As far as descendancy is concerned, a lot can be learned from parts of the Roman names i.e Rufus usually indicated someone with red hair, Niger someone with black skin etc.
  5. That's certainly true. How long did Edo last though? I know Constantinople has already weathered a terrible time under the Fourth Crusade, so how much longer did Edo continue unharmed?
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    Constantiople/byzantium

    And he certainly "got down" to his work, the holes are still to be seen to this day:)
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    Evidence Of Pagan Massacre?

    That is an interesting website. Perhaps the stories of human sacrificing cults resurfacing are true.............
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    Best ancient generals

    Here is my list: 1. Gaius Julius Caesar 2. Alexander the Great 3. Hannibal 4. Gaius Marius 5.Scipio Africanus As far as Attila was concerned, being the one-eyed Roman history buff i am, i'd like to think he wasn't a Roman general, but it's hard to forget that he was appointed Magister Militum and payed tribute by making it look like his Salary lol. It must be said for Caesar, surely Alesia wasn't a walk in the park? Something that any person could do?
  9. As far as it not being human nature to go screaming and charging, perhaps one should think of the Viking Berserkrs...
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    The Greatest Roman General

    You mean Russelus Crowus Maximus Onasander
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    Your Profession.

    If you fancy moving to Australia, my father could offer you a job
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    The Fall Of Rome Was By Barbarians

    You're right, there is no comparison. That's why it's interesting to look at those alternate history threads i.e Caesar not being murdered, Constantinople not falling to the Turks etc, and wonder what the world would be like today if the Roman Empire had sustained and not fallen.
  13. Tenochtitlan would definetly have been a sight, especially the floating gardens and the causeways on the lake. I tossed up between it and Constantinople, but decided on Constantinople in the end.
  14. He wouldn't be in an enviable position i'd have to say
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    The Fall Of Rome Was By Barbarians

    As far as remaining prominent is concerned, the fact that several of our languages are descended partly from Latin and most of our laws are in Latin helps to remind of us of our Roman predecessors. It's a bit of a shame they lost their ideals isn't it?
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    The Fall Of Rome Was By Barbarians

    i'd probably tend to believe that the internal corruption finally took it's toll
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    Your Profession.

    I'd like to go into politics, because i believe i could do a better job then the future candidates for our country's Prime Ministerial Job, and although my main interest is in history, there's not many jobs along that line offering in Australia. For now, i'm a bit young to be galivanting off into politics, so i'll just concentrate on my college work In a few years, any Australians in this thread might remember me lol!
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    The Greatest Roman General

    I agree, he wasn't called "The Restorer of the World" for nothing.
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    King Arthur Review

    i've read "The last legion" by Valerio Maximo, you're right, that King Arthur movie is a blatant rip off, the only difference is the time frame and the fact that Romulus Augustulus doesn't make his way the Britain lol
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    The Fall Of Rome Was By Barbarians

    By the way, i'm not a german, just stating the facts
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    The Fall Of Rome Was By Barbarians

    I'm sorry, i disagree rather strongly that Rome was conquered by it's "slaves". The internal problems of a social, economic and political nature plagued the Roman World since the late Roman Republic and these problems brought about a decline that ultimately led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. However, the invasions of the Germanic tribes, particularly those of the fifth century, were just as important in setting off the internal crises of the western empire and in significantly changing the political map of the west. . Germanic peoples were known to the Romans since the second century B.C.E. and despite many differences, the two groups did co-exist relatively peacefully. Many Germans had been allowed to cross the border, and they settled as farmers and slaves. Some even became soldiers in the imperial army. The Germans admired what was worthy in Roman civilization and the Romans admired the physical strength and the simplicity of values of the Germans. They were not slaves!!
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    The Greatest Roman General

    I could give a strong argument as to why one could consider Belisarius, Narses and Heraclius as Romans, but that's not the point of this thread lol. Zenobia was a brave woman wasn't she?
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    Aquiae Sextiae

    Sulla seems to be an interesting person as well
  24. I've been reading a book on Julius Caesar, and a number of times i came across references to "Aquiae Sextiae". Caesar and his commanders occassionally debated in a section of the book (during his Gallic Campaign), on finding suitable ground for an "Aquiae Sextiae" against the gauls. After a little research, i found that Gaius Marius defeated a huge army on a battlefield bearing the same name. I wonder if anyone could give me anymore in-depth details about the battle. As well, have there have been many other examples of an "Aquiae Sextiae" throughout Rome's histroy by other Roman Generals? If so, what?
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    Aquiae Sextiae

    Thanks very much for that, i was interested to find some information in the battle. Good thing he given a military appointment at the time wasn't it?
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