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Back for another go round. The Tivo site I use to search listings has finally been fixed. It used to spit out 30+ days of hits in tripilicate making it a pain in the *** to sift through.

 

Friday 4/18/08

 

Superweapons of the Ancient World

Military Channel - 12:00 pm

Next showing: The Claw Greek genius Archimedes creates a secret weapon that plucks Roman warships from the sea.

 

 

Saturday 4/19/08

 

Rome

HBO 2 - 09:00 pm

Next showing: Stealing From Saturn Caesar seeks to consolidate his hold on Rome; Atia throws a party; Pullo delivers Quintus Pompey to Caesar.

 

 

Monday 4/21/08

 

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)

Encore Love - 4:00 am

A con-man slave and his sidekick fake a courtesan's funeral to fool a pimp in ancient Rome.

 

What the Romans Did for Us

History International - 9:30am

Next showing: Edge of the Empire Good communication skills were the key to the Roman military's success.

 

The Lost Gods

Smithsonian Channel - 11:30 am

Next showing: The Romans The rise and fall of Rome and the gods it revered.

 

 

Tuesday 4/22/08

 

Smart Travels: Europe With Rudy Maxa

Discovery Channel - 6:30am

Next showing: Bath and South Wales Ancient Roman spas; the mystical town of Glastonbury, England; the Wye River Valley; Tintern Abbey inspires poet William Wordsworth.

 

Day of Discovery

NRB Network - 8:30 am

Next showing: Romans: The Letter That Changed the World De Haan and DeYoung visit archaeological sites of the Roman Empire, from which the Apostle Paul sent a provocative letter of faith, religion and life, still impacting people today.

 

 

Wednesday 4/23/08

 

The Battle for Rome

Military Channel 9:00 am

Next showing: Rebellion Gen. Titus Flavius Vespasian returns from banishment to rule the Roman Empire.

 

Lost Worlds

History International - 10:00 pm

Next showing: City of Armageddon Overlooking the Holy Land's Dead Sea is the ancient fortress of Masada, where Jewish rebels besieged by Roman soldiers staged a last stand until committing mass suicide.

 

 

Friday 4/25/08

 

Moments in Time

Investigation Discovery (ID) Channel- 4:00 AM

Next showing: Letters From the Roman Front Artifacts help to re-create the life of Roman armies.

 

Rick Steves' Europe

HDNET - 7:00 am

Next showing: Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine Roman ruins in Nimes; Avignon's papal palace; Van Gogh's Arles; the Rhone.

 

Gladiator (2000)

Cinemax - 2:40 pm

Condemned to arena fights by corrupt Roman leader Commodus, Gen. Maximus seeks revenge for his family's deaths.

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hell yea....nice

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See initial post for complete listings

 

Monday 4/21/08

 

Spartacus (2004)

HDNET Movies - 8:00 pm

Spartacus leads a slave revolt against the powerful forces of ancient Rome. Based on the novel by Howard Fast. Based on the book by Howard Fast.

 

 

Tuesday 4/22/08

 

Engineering an Empire

History International - 10:00 pm

Next showing: The Byzantines The classical learning and science of the Byzantine Empire gives rise to the Renaissance.

 

 

Tuesday 4/29/08

 

Scariest Places on Earth

Sci Fi - 7pm

Next showing: Curse of the Roman Gladiators Ancient gladiators, who died in battle at the Coliseum, haunt the city of Rome today.

 

 

Wednesday 4/30/08

 

Spartacus (1960)

HBO Signature - 6:35 am

A gladiator slave leads a revolt in decadent Rome and attempts to lead his followers to freedom.

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See initial post for complete listings

 

 

Wednesday 4/30/08

 

Smart Travels: Europe With Rudy Maxa

HDNET - 6:30 am

Next showing: Out of Rome Emperor Hadrian's villa; wine and lakes of the Alban Hills; ancient seaport of Ostia; olive oil pressing; Rome's ring road.

 

 

Thursday 5/1/08

 

Quo Vadis (1951)

Turner Classic Movies - 8:00 pm

Emperor Nero burns Rome and puts a Roman commander's Christian bride in the arena with a bull.

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Saturday 4/26/08

 

Curse of the Faceless Man (1958)

MGM - 7:25 am

A scientist's girlfriend is kidnapped by a stony Etruscan gladiator-slave found near Pompeii. :thumbsup:

 

Rome

HBO 2 - 9:00 pm

Next showing: The Ram Has Touched the Wall Caesar weighs Pompey's counteroffer; Vorenus must reconsider his career choices; Atia concocts a scheme to come between Caesar and Servilia.

 

 

Wednesday 4/30/08

 

Private View

Ovation Channel - 5:00 pm

Emmanuelle Beart views George Ortiz's collection of Greek and Roman art in his chateau in Switzerland.

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See initial post for complete listings.

 

Latest additions to the schedule ....

 

 

Wednesday 4/23/08

 

The Battle for Rome

Military Channel 10:00 am

Next showing: "Constantine" Constantine takes control of a divided Roman Empire.

 

The Battle for Rome

Military Channel 11:00 am

Next showing: "Fall of Rome" Former mercenaries, the Visigoths, besiege Rome.

 

 

Monday 4/28/08

 

What the Romans Did for Us

History International - 9:30 am

Next showing: Ahead of Their Time Forms of entertainment during the public holidays in Roman times.

 

 

Thursday 5/1/08

 

Smart Travels: Europe With Rudy Maxa

HDNET - 6:30 am

Next showing: Croatia's Dalmatian Coast Croatian coast of Dalmatia; Roman emperor's palace; tips on boating, food and driving.

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See initial post for complete schedule.

 

Latest additions as follows:

 

 

Friday 4/25/08

 

The Robe (1953)

Cinemax - 6:30 am

The red robe worn by Christ links a Roman tribune, his Christian lover and a Greek slave.

 

 

Sunday 5/4/08

 

Timeblazers

Discovery Kids - 4:30 am

Next showing: Romans Sam and Jen whisk Alex back to Ancient Rome.

 

Rick Steves' Europe

HDNET - 7:00 am

Next showing: Naples and Pompeii Back-street fish markets; pizza; climbing Mount Vesuvius; the ruins of Pompeii.

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Wednesday 4/30/08

 

Julius Caesar (1970)

LBN - 4:00 pm (no idea what channel that is)

Shakespeare's Mark Antony avenges the Roman ruler's death at the hands of Brutus, Cassius and others.

 

 

Thursday 5/1/08

 

Smart Travels

Equator Channel - 11:00 pm

Next showing: Ancient Greece & Rome Athens, Delphi, Delos, Pompeii, Rome and Provence and a little history of wine and olives.

 

 

Monday 5/5/08

 

Passport to Europe With Samantha Brown

Travel Channel - 5:30 am

Next showing: Rome, Italy The Eternal City, Rome; Roman coffee experience; top attractions; wild night-life.

 

 

Tuesday 5/6/08

 

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)

Encore Love - 5:35 am

A con-man slave and his sidekick fake a courtesan's funeral to fool a pimp in ancient Rome.

 

Ancient Almanac

History International - 11:00 am

Next showing: Ancient Mysteries: The Sunken City The Roman city of Ostia dies a slow, painful death.

 

History's Mysteries

History International - 12:00 pm

Next showing: Pompeii Lava engulfs the Roman resort town of Pompeii, preserving it in time.

 

 

Wednesday 5/7/08

 

Ancient Almanac

History International - 11:00 am

Next showing: Masada: The Last Fortress More than 900 Jews make a last stand against the Romans in 73 A.D. at the mountain fortress of Masada

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Latest additions. See initial post for complete listings ...

 

Saturday 5/3/08

 

The Lost Gods

Smithsonian Channel - 11:30 am

Next showing: The Romans The rise and fall of Rome and the gods it revered.

 

Rome

HBO 2 - 9:00pm

Next showing: Egeria Mark Antony runs Rome while Caesar pursues Pompey; Pullo takes Octavian to a brothel; Atia tries to mend fences with Servilia.

 

 

Monday 5/5/08

 

What the Romans Did for Us

History International - 9:30 am

Next showing: Life of Luxury The Romans bring innovations in homes and gardens to Britain.

 

 

Gladiator (2000)

HBO Signature - 11:00pm

Condemned to arena fights by corrupt Roman leader Commodus, Gen. Maximus seeks revenge for his family's deaths.

 

 

Friday 5/9/08

 

We Built This City

Investigation Discovery - 3:00 am

Next showing: London From Roman settlement to the center of the British empire, London is a city steeped in history.

 

 

Monday 5/12/08

 

Discover Magazine

Science Channel - 7:00 am

Next showing: Ghost Ships of Pisa Roman ships found.

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Thanks for all the work and time you take. Nonetheless, Go Pats! Go Yanks!

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Thanks, Gaius.

 

Latest additions are as follows. Check initial post for complete listings:

 

Sunday 5/11/08

 

Spartacus (2004)

HDNET Movies - 2:00 pm

Spartacus leads a slave revolt against the powerful forces of ancient Rome. Based on the novel by Howard Fast. Based on the book by Howard Fast.

 

 

Wednesday 5/14/08

 

Rome: Engineering an Empire

History - 8:00 am

A history of the Roman Empire tells of spectacular and sordid events, from the rise of Julius Caesar to the country's eventual fall.

 

The Battle for Rome

Military Channel - 9:00 am

Next showing: Nero The burning of Rome signals the onset of Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar's descent into madness.

 

The Battle for Rome

Military Channel - 10:00 am

Next showing: Constantine Constantine takes control of a divided Roman Empire.

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Here are the latest additions. See initial post for complete listings.

 

Friday 5/16/08

 

Eye Over Italy

Equator - 10:00pm

Next showing: Rome to Capri Rome, the Vatican and more.

 

 

Saturday 5/17/08

 

Rome

HBO2 - 9:00pm

Next showing: Caesarion Caesar arrives in Alexandria and meets the king; Vorenus and Pullo free Ptolemy's incarcerated sister; Caesar seeks payment from Egypt for past debts.

 

 

Monday 5/19/08

 

What the Romans Did for Us

History International - 9:30am

Next showing: Building Britain New farming methods; planning of towns; plumbing.

 

 

Wednesday 5/21/08

 

Smart Travels: Europe With Rudy Maxa

HDNET - 6:30 am

Next showing: Germany's Rhine and Mosel Rivers Rhine castles; Koblenz; the bridge at Remagen; city of Cologne; Roman city of Trier; vineyards and castles along the Mosel River.

 

Smart Travels

Equator - 11:00pm

Next showing: Rome The Colosseum, ancient Baths of Caracalla, Vatican City and tips on the best eating, shopping and city walks.

 

 

Thursday 5/22/08

 

Barbarians II

History Channel - 11:00 am

Next showing: Vandals The Vandals infiltrate the Roman borders in northern Gaul and sweep into Spain.

 

 

Friday 5/23/08

 

Superweapons of the Ancient World

Military Channel - 9:00 am

Next showing: The Claw Greek genius Archimedes creates a secret weapon that plucks Roman warships from the sea.

 

Rome: Power & Glory

Military Channel - 12:00 pm

Next showing: The Cult of Order The slow disintegration of Rome; the economy falters; citizens turn to religious cults; the Roman Empire becomes divided.

 

 

Saturday 5/24/08

 

Rick Steves' Europe

HDNET - 7:00 am

Next showing: Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine Roman ruins in Nimes; Avignon's papal palace; Van Gogh's Arles; the Rhone.

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Friday 5/23/08

 

Gladiator (2000)

HBO - 1:30 am

Condemned to arena fights by corrupt Roman leader Commodus, Gen. Maximus seeks revenge for his family's deaths.

 

Superweapons of the Ancient World

Military Channel - 9:00 am

Next showing: The Claw Greek genius Archimedes creates a secret weapon that plucks Roman warships from the sea.

 

 

Saturday 5/24/08

 

Rome

HBO2 - 9:00 pm

Next showing: Utica Caesar returns home; Vorenus and Pullo have a showdown with a local thug; Servilia's plan backfires.

 

 

Tuesday 5/27/08

 

Hidden Worlds: Underground Rome

HDNET - 10:00pm

Archaeologists and urban explorers search for relics of the city.

 

History's Mysteries

History International - 12:00 pm

Next showing: The Roman Emperors The heads of Ancient Rome lead lives of increasing depravity.

 

 

Thursday 5/29/08

 

Rome: Power & Glory

Military Channel - 3:00 pm

Next showing: The Grasp of the Empire Roman colonization; slavery.

 

Latest additions ...

 

 

Sunday 6/1/08

 

MythBusters

Discovery - 12:00 pm

Next showing: Ancient Death Ray; Skunk Cleaning; What Is Bulletproof? Hosts test urban legends: Greek scientist sets fire to a Roman fleet; removing skunk odor.

 

 

Monday 6/2/08

 

Conquest

History International - 4:30 am

Next showing: Weapons of the Barbarians Barbarians from many lands use many weapons to fight the forces of Rome.

 

What the Romans Did for Us

History International - 9:30 am

Next showing: Arteries of the Empire

 

Ancient Almanac

History International - 11:00 am

Next showing: Incredible Monuments of Rome The Colosseum; the Pantheon; the Forum.

Edited by G-Manicus

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