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New UK listings. See second post for complete upcoming list of UK programs. Cleopatra Historical epic starring Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra, the legendary queen of the Nile, with Richard Burton as her Roman lover Mark Antony. (PG) (1963) (Rating: 2/5) Tuesday 23rd October at 2:50pm on Film Four My Parents Are Aliens What the Romans Did for Brian: Sophie tries to help Josh woo Tania Tilley by turning him into a talented musician. Brian learns about the Roman idea of democracy and declares himself emperor of the household. Saturday 27th October at 11:50am on ITV1 Time Team Villas Out of Molehills: Tony Robinson and the team investigate a Cotswold field where pieces of mosaic dug up by moles indicate a link between the site and an important Roman villa discovered 200 years previously. As the remains of more buildings emerge, they realise another lavish country home may have existed nearby SUB Saturday 27th October at 11:30am on More4 The Town That Time Forgot The tale of an archaeologist looking for an ancient road, who instead found the remains of an entire community dating from Roman times Saturday 27th October at 5:00pm on History Channel

New US listings. See first post for complete upcoming US programs. Monday 10/29/07 The True Story of Hannibal History International - 10:00 pm Carthaginian military leader Hannibal brings the mighty Roman Republic to the brink of ruin.

Heliogabalus?

D'oh! Otho?

TV Listings 9pm Nick at Nite - "Mister Ed" - Ed wants to be named Consul. "Well you're the Emperor for crying out loud. Just do it!"

This one could be interesting ... ...or not.

It appears he was knocked unconscious while foiling an attempt by someone to steal his shoes!

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I assume you changed the name of the file, A? You do remember the GOLDEN rule right? About how you should never assume anything, else you make an ASS out of you and me.

The prosecution rests, your honor. (Your turn)

Customer service oriented guy that I am, on a trial basis I'm going to post some UK listings: (All times listed are London time) Engineering An Empire Carthage: Investigating the dominant city state of Carthage, founded at the end of the seventh century BC, and home to some of the greatest engineers of the time. The groundbreaking technology was so impressive that the Romans took inspiration from it when engineering their own empire Wednesday 17th October at 6:00pm on History Channel Barbarians Vandals: The story of the Vandals - a nomadic tribe who were responsible for the biggest ever seaborne movement of barbarian people, stretching from Africa to Rome Thursday 18th October at 12:00am on The History Channel HD Rebuilding the Past Following the progress of volunteers as they attempt to replicate a Roman villa using original methods and tools Thursday 18th October at 5:30am on Discovery Civilisation Roman Mysteries Series set in ancient Rome following the lives of four children - Flavia, Lupus, Nubia and Jonathan - as they work together to solve puzzles and embark on epic adventures Thursday 18th October at 2:35pm on CBBC What the Romans Did for Us Life of Luxury: Adam Hart-Davis examines how Roman innovations changed the way of life in Britain, from the introduction of the three-course meal to bath houses and stone walls. He also helps to prepare a traditional Roman feast with fish sauce and commissions a giant wooden wine press to show how the nut and bolt were accidentally invented SUB Friday 19th October at 1:00pm on UKTV History The Worst Jobs in History Dark Ages: Tony Robinson presents a series examining some of history's least pleasant employment opportunities. He begins in the first millennium, trying his hand at everyday tasks including back-breaking mining by ancient Roman methods and Saxon ploughing using wooden implements and oxen. He also enters the world of the Viking egg collector, which involved scaling cliff faces in search of guillemot eggs Saturday 20th October at 10:00am on Discovery Channel Roman Technology Investigated Innovations of the ancient Roman Empire that have survived to modern times, including a look at claims that cosmetic surgery and cataract removals were practised Saturday 20th October at 11:00am on National Geographic Time Team Tower Blocks and Togas: Tony Robinson and the team search for the remains of a Roman military cemetery in South Shields - but discover a housing estate has been built on its probable location Saturday 20th October at 11:00am on More4 Gladiator Wars Analysing the ancient Roman tradition of brutal fights to the death as a form of entertainment for the general public, including a portrait of legendary warrior Spartacus Saturday 20th October at 12:00pm on National Geographic Pompeii Uncovered Scientists work with the Herculaneum Conservation Project on a strategy to safeguard the remains of Roman cities Pompeii and Herculaneum against potentially devastating volcanic eruptions. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, the sites were buried beneath ash and rock at temperatures of 500 degrees Saturday 20th October at 1:00pm on National Geographic Ancient Megastructures The Colosseum: The building of ancient Rome's Colosseum - in its prime a venue for gladiator fighting, and today one of the grandest and most spectacular megastructures in the world. The creators pioneered the use of materials that are still used today to build a structure that could hold more than 50,000 people Saturday 20th October at 3:00pm on National Geographic The Dark Ages An examination of European life during the Early Middle Ages, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the start of the Renaissance. Reconstructions, CGI imaging and expert analysis help describe the tales of brutal barbarians, crusader conquests and vicious Visigoths Sunday 21st October at 9:00am on History Channel Lost Ships Galley of the Gods: Maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound travels to the coast of Tunisia in an attempt to locate a Roman ship which sank 2,000 years ago, carrying more than 200 tonnes of treasure SUB AD Sunday 21st October at 11:00am on History Channel Lost Treasures Strength and Honour: Mark Olly goes in search of Roman treasures in Deva, the largest fortress in Britain, in what is now Chester and unearths the remains of a massive amphitheatre. He also encounters ghosts, the secrets of gladiatorial combat and the oldest battle cemetery in the country Sunday 21st October at 3:30pm on History Channel What the Romans Did for Us Building Britain: Adam Hart-Davis offers an insight into how the Romans developed towns and cities such as York, and brought an increased level of comfort to ancient Britain with the introduction of a sewerage system. He also reveals how they established new farming methods and crops such as cabbages and turnips to the country Monday 22nd October at 1:00pm on UKTV History What the Romans Did for Us Arteries of the Empire: The secret behind construction of the Romans' famously straight roads, which still criss-cross the countryside today. Presented by Adam Hart-Davis Monday 22nd October at 1:30pm on UKTV History The First Pompeii Report on a remarkable Bronze Age settlement preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius two millennia before the nearby Roman town of Pompeii was similarly engulfed in volcanic ash. Building work near Naples in 1995 turned up two skeletons of people asphyxiated by volcanic activity and led to the discovery of a complete village showing a surprising degree of development for the era Monday 22nd October at 2:00pm on Discovery Civilisation Flog It! Bath 23: Catherine Southon and Jethro Marles provide their expert opinions in Bath, while Paul Martin visits the city's Roman baths. A model ship built by prisoners of war in Bristol is the biggest attraction at the auction SUB Monday 22nd October at 3:45pm on BBC2 Britain's Lost Mega-Fortress Using archive material, re-enactments and expert analysis, archaeologist Mark Olly attempts to discover why Europe's largest military garrison, Deva, was built in Chester - such a remote outpost of the Roman Empire Monday 22nd October at 10:00pm on History Channel What the Romans Did for Us Edge of Empire: Adam Hart-Davis visits Hadrian's Wall, which for 300 years marked the northern frontier of the Empire and was patrolled by 15,000 soldiers. Plus, an examination of Roman communication systems, including signals transmitted by flags and beacons, and an ancient form of postcard made from thin slats of wood SUB Tuesday 23rd October at 1:00pm on UKTV History What the Romans Did for Us Ahead of Their Time: The Romans' more advanced ideas, such as inflatable bridges, the world's first keyboard instrument and a revolutionary building material - concrete Tuesday 23rd October at 1:30pm on UKTV History Cleopatra Historical epic starring Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra, the legendary queen of the Nile, with Richard Burton as her Roman lover Mark Antony. (PG) (1963) (Rating: 2/5) Tuesday 23rd October at 2:50pm on Film Four Time Team Netheravon: The Ministry of Defence allow Tony Robinson and his crew to investigate the likely site of a Roman villa first discovered in 1907 behind the barbed wire of Wiltshire's Netheravon Army barracks. However, a combination of vague initial measurements and recent land development render the team's standard short cuts almost useless Wednesday 24th October at 9:00am on Discovery Civilisation Extreme Archaeology The Tintagel Connection: Dr Mark Davies and his team visit a Roman site at Tintagel, Cornwall, which is thought to have been a base of operations for traders. Their mission is to recover valuable evidence of imported wares and shipping but the environment and weather present many hazards. Abseiling, climbing and diving skills are needed to access the site - which must be investigated thoroughly before the whole cliff edge slips into the sea Wednesday 24th October at 6:00pm on Discovery Civilisation Time Team Waltham Villa: Tony Robinson and the team visit the Cotswolds, a part of Britain replete with Roman villas, roads and towns. They endeavour to uncover the mystery of a family who lived there 2,000 years ago Wednesday 24th October at 9:00pm on Discovery Civilisation Russell Grant's Postcards Roman Monmouthshire: The astrologer visits Monmouthshire, where he encounters evidence of Roman occupation Thursday 25th October at 1:30pm on five Extreme Archaeology Bridge on the River Wye: New series aiming to excavate difficult archaeological sites all over Britain, beginning with Dr Mark Davies and a team of young diggers as they travel to the site of a Roman bridge in the Wye Valley, South Wales. They hope to date the structure, as well as gather artefacts and evidence steadily being destroyed by climate change Thursday 25th October at 6:00pm on Discovery Civilisation Francesco's Italy Top to Toe The Heart of Italy: 3 of 4. Travel series in which architect Francesco de Mosto presents a guide to his native Italy. Tonight, he visits Rome, the hilltop town of Nivoli and Naples, where he explores the city's subterranean tunnels and dodges its famously dangerous local motorists. He also takes a look at the Galleria Borghese, the water gardens at Villa d'Este, and meets a family who live near the steaming sulphur jets of Solfatara SUB AD Thursday 25th October at 8:00pm on BBC Four Rebuilding the Past When in Rome: Following the progress of volunteers as they attempt to replicate a Roman villa using original methods and tools Saturday 27th October at 5:30am on Discovery Civilisation

Caroline: Are you aware of any plans for the series to be shown in the states? G

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Todays' additions. See initial post for complete current listings: Sunday 10/21/07 Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls Discovery Kids - 12:30 pm Next showing: Alex vs. Dani Dani dreams of a room that reflects her Indian roots, and twin brothers Alex and Jarred want a room fit for a gladiator. (how cool does that sound!) Tuesday 10/23/07 Rick Steves' Europe HDNET - 7:30 am Next showing: Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine Roman ruins in Nimes; Avignon's papal palace; Van Gogh's Arles; the Rhone. Wednesday 10/24/07 Spartacus: Gladiator War National Geographic - 4:00 am The military rebel who led a revolution against the Roman Empire. Smart Travels: Europe With Rudy Maxa HDNET - 8:00 am Next showing: Classical Europe: Ancient Greece and Rome Ancient Greece and Rome; Athens; Delphi; Syracuse; Pompeii. Friday 10/26/07 Rick Steves' Europe HDNET - 7:30 am Next showing: Naples and Pompeii Back-street fish markets; pizza; climbing Mount Vesuvius; the ruins of Pompeii. Monday 10/29/07 Xena: Warrior Princess Oxygen - 7:00 am Next showing: Ides of March Callisto returns to tempt Xena; Caesar plans to declare himself emperor. What the Romans Did for Us History International - 9:30 am Next showing: Edge of the Empire Good communication skills were the key to the Roman military's success. Spartacus (1960) Encore Drama - 12:50 pm A gladiator slave leads a revolt in decadent Rome and attempts to lead his followers to freedom. Unsolved History Science - 2:00 pm Next showing: The Roman Colosseum The Roman Colosseum is the ultimate ancient venue for the display of bloodsport.

Don't forget Ricky!

I can see imageshack. If it's not a big deal, I'd appreciate it. Don't know why they'd block tinypic.

Crap. Unfortunately I'm blocked from accessing tinypic at work. Sight unseen I'll go with Ostia.

Thanks, everyone.

Happy Birthday, The! I got you a new whistle (and a fresh supply of rocks)

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Your turn!

I believe the name of the game is "Guess the Ancient City" Mister Klingan!

Yesterday I indicated that the following are the greatest inventions / discoveries in the history of the world: 1) Fire 2) The Wheel 3) Football 4) TiVo 5) The NFL Sunday Ticket I also mentioned the fact that my neighbor is able to use a projector so that we can now watch live TV on the side of his house on a 500 SF screen is also right there on my list now as well. All of this got me thinking of the phrase "the greatest thing since sliced bread" and I said to myself "Self, what IS the greatest thing since sliced bread??" I decided to find out. Well, for starters, it occurred to me that it would probably help if I knew when the whole Sliced Bread Era (SBE) began, so I consulted the always handy Wikipedia which indicated the following: For purposes of trying to devise a list of things that would constitute the greatest thing(s) since the SBE began, I've decided to use the year 1928 as the beginning of the SBE, which I think is a fair starting point. This effectively knocks Fire, Wheel, and Football off the list however. In any event, after careful consideration I now submit to you "The 15 Greatest Things of the SBE": Television remote The Internets (Thanks, Al!) TiVo NFL Sunday Ticket My neighbor doing that projector thingy Skybus Airlines ($20 round trip flights out of Columbus!) The NCAA Basketball Tournament Drive Thru Liquor Stores (BRILLIANT!) Seinfeld Ipods The Godfather (and no, that doesn't include that stupid 3rd movie) Right turn on red (of left turn for all the Brits in the crowd) That yellow first down line they digitally put on your screen during football games Radar detectors Three Musketeers bar (created year 3 of the SBE) Some may quibble with this list I'm sure. For instance, the inclusion of the Three Musketeers bar could possibly be construed as simply a matter of taste (as if!). Whatever. The bottom line is that this list demonstrates that the SBE has seen some brilliant innovations which have helped to make the world a better place to live. Where would we be without the ability to make a right turn at a red light? Think of the traffic! The lost man hours! Yes, we have much to be thankful for in the SBE. As reasonable people can disagree, by all means, if you have a suggestion for something that you feel should crack the list of Top 15 greatest things of the SBE, submit it here and it will be reviewed accordingly. Until then ... Best regards, G