Primus Pilus

There are in fact very many of these threads Moon. In the 'Empire' and 'Temple' sections alone I have edited about 30 posts and that is only going back a few pages. It seems that any old threads with quotations within them could potentially be affected.

There are those who would agree with this in some respects, but please elaborate.

An issue for people to be aware of in the gallery. Apparantly you can set your gallery to be private, and if you do so it is obviously not viewable by the rest of the community, which goes against the whole purpose of the gallery anyway Moon I looked but as I am umm, challenged, I wasn't able to find a way to shut this off. =P

In the 'about me' section of the blog, the ability to fill in the information panel seems to be missing? Am I missing something? EDIT: The 'About Me' information section of the blog gets filled in directly by your forum membership info. This includes home page, birthday, location and interests. If you wish to edit what is viewable to the public you must change your forum membership info. The text part of the about me part can be changed within the blog menu.

Moon, looks like at least two threads got whacked by the conversion... Your Profession and How did you come across this site. I can't seem to correct the problem. The last post of each thread seems to have been corrupted. I can't edit or delete them or moderate the thread.

Veni, Vidi, Vici has always stood out to me. Simple yet powerful. Clearly illustrates the propoganda machine that was Caesar.

Moon, I've noticed with the new private message notification (on the top of the forum), the bottom border is sort of pinkish. I've sent you a PM, so you hopefully see what I mean.

In order to control access to the gallery and blog functions we built a new user group called 'Citizens'. 10 regular forum members have been temporarily promoted to give us a little test group. More members will be added shortly after we get some feedback on how this stuff is working out. Those of you who have been upgraded have received a PM. This is not intended as a slight to anyone... just want to work out any kinks that there may or may not be with a small group rather than the alternative of trying to locate and fix alot of problems at once.

Yes, I've written some rather minor 'entertainment' articles in the main section of the site, but as its generally not my major interest, these are admittedly just basic information pieces. As for its own section in the forum... we could definately add a new one if we think it can sustain itself?

the black toga was worn in times of mourning and crisis. It at least has an appropriate placement within the show. However, I can't recall any documentation that indicates Cato wearing a black toga as a matter of course. This is not to say that it didn't happen at all, only that I can't recall that relatively minor detail.

Episode 2 continued along the same path... I am impressed with their general attention to history while using seconday characters to bring it to life.

I'm also confused why this material was cut and pasted as some sort of primer to pagan/christian relations. A link would suffice... and these documents are hardly the beginning of the said discussion.

Its a painting... I unfortunately forget the name of the artist.

Yes, obviously nobody expected there to be in the neighborhood of 100,000+ people needing to be rescued, but the fact that people can't get food in water is still boggling my mind.

The bulk of the story is anti-Neronian propoganda. However, its impossible to know for sure if he simply intended to clear a swath for his Domus Aurea and it got out of control, or if he just took advantage of a fire made clearing.

I have not read the book on Nostradamus as I don't go for that sort of thing, Gibbon is a classic resource and the others are all versions of the direct ancient sources. You'll find that are probably the same book just dressed up a little differently. Regardless you've gathered yourself a nice starting collection of the ancient history

It seems to me that this disaster is so much larger than anyone anticipated that its truly overwhelming. What generally happens in such an emergency is that the local government begins to organize rescue and relief, which is followed up by the state authority and the federal departments come sweeping in after once things are somewhat established. However, the local response was completely overwhelmed, and its leaders (the mayor) incompetent. (The evacuation call came way too late and he is feeding the crowds by demanding help but actually doing little else, including telling the police they are on their own, rather than taking charge and trying to organize at least to some degree.) I'm not sure what is happening at the state level but it also seems to be slow and poorly prepared as well. Because these local sources are almost non-existent, the length of time to organize federal relief seems to be even that much slower. (I am not excusing anyone, simply observing that it takes a while) However, the biggest compounding problem is the fact that nobody expected there to be 100,000+ people needing to be rescued. This many people gathered in one small place in a virtual destruction zone is a nightmare for everyone. While part of me wonders why nobody among these crowds seems to stepping up and assuming a position of leadership (organizing body removal groups, supply gathering missions, etc.), I am finding it difficult to understand why a couple C-130's filled with supplies can't fly overhead to drop in MRE's, water and a few bare essentials as temporary relief. That is the part thats baffling to me. I am willing to excuse the length of time it takes to organize an effort of this magnitude, but I am shocked that we can't drop in some supplies. Of course, maniacs toting guns and shooting at rescue workers certainly doesn't help (besides the fact that it is about the most absurd thing I may have ever heard of). PS. My assessment of the mayors actions could be completely off base, as obviously I am not there... its just the impression I am getting.

Oh, it and much of the gulf coast in Mississippi, Alabama, etc. is virtually destroyed.

Pliny gives us an excellent account from both a civilian and 'official' viewpoint in his two letters to Tacitus. Destruction of Pompeii The page begins with an account of Titus as he came to power and leads into the letters.

I have looked through the member information for our most active posters and it appears that none our regulars seems to be from the Gulf Coast. Regardless, its obviously a horrific tragedy and for those interested in helping in some some way... Red Cross Disaster Relief

the truth my friend is not preety.iwas reading a book called emperor gates of rome by ionn calging and brutus was in it i grew found of him and started reasearching him. and dont worry when i grow up i dont want to kill ceaser I don't think there is anything wrong with killing a Caesar, but there is something wrong with not having a plan after the deed. I also dont have a problem with the killing of a Caesar... the original problem was killing the Caesar

You're not stupid Brutus, and its encouraging to see young people with an interest in ancient history. Part of the problem for Hannibal and Carthage was that after the 1st Punic War, Rome completely dominated the sea and the once proud and might fleet of carthage was no more. Attempts to land on the Italian mainland could have very well been repulsed at sea, ending the war before he even started. He could've built up a fleet surely, but despite his successes in Italy, Rome was still dominant on the sea. Yes, once could argue that he could've turned the tables as Rome did in the first war, but it would've taken valuable resources away from the ground effort.

Quoting myself from the Forum guidelines...

Brutus, a promising young man, but unfortunately so easily manipulated by the politically blind 'Boni'. To think, without the support of Brutus, the assassination may not have even been attemtped and Caesar may had just a bit more time to stabilize his fledgling form of government.