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...yeah that could easily be true the way it looked...

..well i hope all those roman warfare books you read are now of any help

Excellent, now when you consider that the true meaning of stands with both feet on the ground means that this person is not a dreamer but a realist than this gets a nice kick, meaning that realists are not visionaries.. (or something like that)...

...well the map sending thing continues, i upgraded now to the mother of all shipping tubes, see my blog for more details http://www.unrv.com/forum/blog/10/entry-2946-battlefield-post-office/

I have to send quite regualry maps to various customers around the world and luckily till about a few months ago the delivery rate was really good. I think one in 100 maps arrived damaged in some form or shape, so nothing to worry about. However... About a month ago my post office informed me that round tubes are no longer served, i cannot use them anymore, reason beeing they cannot be stacked, they roll, so they are a logistical nightmare. Ok, whats the alternative? I was told that there is a very good alternative that cost the same and is basically a tube with corners , so they can stack.. well i show you how sturdy those bastards are below... (image thanks to a not so happy customer) As you can see that thing is quite flat, so i learned two things; dont trust anyone, and those parcels are not handled with care... Conclusion, i invested in better tubes, in fact if they manage to break them than i give up, see below the monther of all tubes... cost three times as much as a normal one but apparently a Boing 747 can roll over it (not really)...

Yeah, well same with english for me i guess... i like this wordplay auf Deutsch Wer mit beiden Beinen auf dem Boden steht kommt nicht vorwärts. If you understand, cool, if not i try to translate, (hardest thing to do i guess to translate wordplays)

hey, i read it! >

Archaeologists in Turkey have unveiled their latest discoveries, found amid the ruins of an ancient city that is within sight of an Islamic State stronghold in neighboring Syria. "Basically we work 20 meters away from the Islamic State-controlled areas," the University of Bologna's Nicolo Marchetti told The Associated Press at the site, near Gaziantep. "Still, we have had no problem at all. ... We work in a military area. It is very well protected." More than 500 Turkish soldiers, backed up by tanks and artillery, guard the site along the Euphrates River. The place was known as Karkemish in ancient times, and served as a strategic city for the Mitanni, Hittite and Assyrian empires, going back 5,000 years... ...via NBC News

A glass dish unearthed from a burial mound here is the first of its kind confirmed to have come to Japan from the Roman Empire, a research team said. A round cut glass bowl, discovered with the glass plate, was found to have originated in Sassanid Persia (226-651), the researchers said. The dish and bowl were retrieved together from the No. 126 tumulus of the Niizawa Senzuka cluster of ancient graves, a national historic site. The No. 126 tumulus dates back to the late fifth century.The researchers’ scientific studies show that fifth-century Japan imported glasswork, and that there was a wide range of trade between the East and the West.“The dish was likely produced around the Mediterranean Sea and then transferred to Sassanid Persia,” said team leader Yoshinari Abe, an assistant professor of analytical chemistry at the Tokyo University of Science. “After it was painted there, the plate was probably taken to Japan.” According to the team’s analysis, the chemical composition of the clear dark blue dish is almost identical to glasswork unearthed in the area of the Roman Empire (27 B.C.-A.D. 395). ...via Asahi.com

Archaeologists from M|nster have discovered a 2000 year old depiction of an unknown god in Turkey. The one and a half metre high basalt stele was uncovered as archaeologists excavated a sacred site on the 1,200 metres (3,900 feet) high mountain of D|l|k Baba Tepesi, near the ancient city of Doliche in Southeast Turkey. The discovery is noteworthy as it is not clear who the mystery god could be. “The image is remarkably well preserved,” Professor Engelbert Winter, the excavation director and archaeologist, stated. “It provides valuable insights into the beliefs of the Romans and into the continued existence of ancient Near Eastern traditions.” ...full article via NewHistorian

We love the past. We love cake. But can we have both? Well, these delightful creations just go to show… we greedy archaeologists really can have archaic and eat it too! Here’s 10 of the best, most delicious archaeology cakes we’ve ever had the pleasure of digging into. So c’mon, get stuck in! Just make sure you section them carefully… after all, who needs a cake slice when a trowel will do?Whats your favourite? http://digventures.com/2014/11/07/10-cakes-every-archaeologist-will-want-to-stick-their-trowel-into/

You are welcome, plenty already there to download, and more to come

File Name: The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) File Submitter: Viggen File Submitted: 12 Nov 2014 File Category: Free Classic Works in PDF The substance of Polybius’ work is based on historical information and conveys his role as a historian. His The Histories starts in 264 BC and finishes off in 146 BC. He mainly discusses the years in which Ancient Rome rose to superpower status from 220 BC to 167 BC, describing Rome's efforts in subduing its arch enemy, Carthage, and thereby becoming the dominant Mediterranean force. Books I through V of The Histories are the introduction for the years during his lifetime, describing the politics in each powerful nation, including ancient Greece and Egypt. In Book VI, Polybius describes the way of the Romans; he discusses the powers of the different parts of the republic, as well as the rights of the plebeian. He describes the First and Second Punic Wars. Polybius concludes the Romans are the pre-eminent power because they maintain customs and traditions which promote a deep desire for noble acts, a love of virtue, piety towards parents and elders, and a fear of the gods. Also chronicled are the conflicts between Hannibal and Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus such as the Battle of Ticinus, the Battle of the Trebia, the Siege of Saguntum, the Battle of Lilybaeum, and the Battle of Rhone Crossing. In Book XII, Polybius discusses the worth of Timaeus’ account of the same period of history. He asserts Timaeus' point of view is inaccurate, invalid, and biased in favor of Rome. Therefore, Polybius's The Histories is also useful in analyzing the different Hellenistic versions of history and of use as a credible illustration of actual events during the Hellenistic period. Click here to download this file

File Name: The Histories of Polybius, Vol. I (of 2) File Submitter: Viggen File Submitted: 12 Nov 2014 File Category: Free Classic Works in PDF The substance of Polybius’ work is based on historical information and conveys his role as a historian. His The Histories starts in 264 BC and finishes off in 146 BC. He mainly discusses the years in which Ancient Rome rose to superpower status from 220 BC to 167 BC, describing Rome's efforts in subduing its arch enemy, Carthage, and thereby becoming the dominant Mediterranean force. Books I through V of The Histories are the introduction for the years during his lifetime, describing the politics in each powerful nation, including ancient Greece and Egypt. In Book VI, Polybius describes the way of the Romans; he discusses the powers of the different parts of the republic, as well as the rights of the plebeian. He describes the First and Second Punic Wars. Polybius concludes the Romans are the pre-eminent power because they maintain customs and traditions which promote a deep desire for noble acts, a love of virtue, piety towards parents and elders, and a fear of the gods. Also chronicled are the conflicts between Hannibal and Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus such as the Battle of Ticinus, the Battle of the Trebia, the Siege of Saguntum, the Battle of Lilybaeum, and the Battle of Rhone Crossing. In Book XII, Polybius discusses the worth of Timaeus’ account of the same period of history. He asserts Timaeus' point of view is inaccurate, invalid, and biased in favor of Rome. Therefore, Polybius's The Histories is also useful in analyzing the different Hellenistic versions of history and of use as a credible illustration of actual events during the Hellenistic period. Click here to download this file

LoL, and thanks for the heads up, once it gets to the continent i give it a go... btw. is there actually such a thing like a good English accent?

According to articles by Science Daily and Ancient Origins, they report that Ville Vuolanto of the University of Oslo stated that in Roman Egypt, 14-year-old boys were enrolled in a youth organization in order to learn to be good citizens. Along with Vuolanto, Dr. April Pudsey of the University of Newcastle studied a mass of material of around 7,500 documents written on papyrus. They comprise of literary texts, personal letters, and administrative documents. It should also be reported this is the first time that childhood during that time has been researched systematically with such material... via Inquisitr

..couldn`t agree more...

...Italy doesnt have money for anything, let alone for this... so regardless if hoax or not, not going to happen...

sure no problem, and thanks Onasander for the links p.s. congratulations on your first novel

Congratulations!

Annette Giesecke is Professor of Classics at the University of Delaware. Her research interests include the history and meaning of gardens in ancient Greece and Rome, urbanism and ethics of land use in classical antiquity, as well as expressions of the utopian impulse in classical art, literature, and architecture. With that background you would expect a well researched and informative work and indeed it is. However, it must be stressed that the book focuses only on plants that appear in Ovid`s Metamorphoses. The book starts with a brief overview of gardens, plants and plant lore of ancient Greece and Rome. This is quite useful as it gives enough background to appreciate what follows next. In the introduction, the author highlights the fact that the history of ancient gardens was also a history of the Roman villa. It helps the reader understand how the ancient Roman garden went from an afterthought at the back of the house to a focal point and highlight. Next comes the mythological aspect. Although one could find an eclectic mixture of gods and mythical creatures from all over the Empire in garden art, there were some favorites like Venus, Cupid and Bacchus... ...continue to the full review of The Mythology of Plants by Annette Giesecke

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Here are some of the highlights for November! The Roman Army: A History 753 BC - AD 476 by Patricia Southern In God's Path: The Arab Conquests and the Creation of an Islamic Empire by Robert G. Hoyland Antigonus The One-Eyed: Greatest of the Successors by Jeff Champion Soldier of Rome: Vespasian's Fury by James Mace The Parthenon Enigma by Joan Breton Connelly Reading Philo: A Handbook to Philo of Alexandria by Torrey Seland The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean by Raoul McLaughlin The Dragon and the Eagle: The Rise and Fall of the Chinese and Roman Empires by Sunny Auyang Darius in the Shadow of Alexander by Pierre Briant Ancient Israel's History: An Introduction to Issues and Sources by Bill T. Arnold Art and Rhetoric in Roman Culture by Jaś Elsner Julius Caesar and the Transformation of the Roman Republic by Tom Stevenson The Alps of Hannibal (Cambridge Library Collection - Classics) by William John Law The Roman Empire: Economy, Society and Culture by Peter Garnsey

(somethign personal) ...well, my grandfahter who served under Rommel in Africa was captured in 1943 and sent to america as a POW, it was according to him one of the best time of his life, he was working in the cotton fields in Texas, orange plantations in Florida, and logging camps in northern Michigan, according to him it was hard work but lots of good treatment, and especially in northern Michigan it felt like home. They were treated correct with good food and entertainment, most of them wanted to stay in the USA and not go back home... for example he was eating his meals with the USA cutlery he got while being a POW, and that right to the day he died in 1995...