G-Manicus

Ephesus?

Paging Mr. Dilfer ... Mr. Trent Dilfer ... please pick up the white courtesy phone ...

I'd be interested to know that as well. The article didn't put a price tag on the find. Any guesses?

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For whatever it's worth I recently saw an episode of "Ancient Discoveries" on The Antikythera Mechanism. They spent a lot of time giving a back history of mechanical inventions in Ancient Greece, focusing mainly on water clocks. You may find it of interest.

*shudders to say it* Constipation and diarrhea?

At the time didn't Alexander have an advantage in terms of military technology? My understanding is that he was using catapults and ballistas by then and the Romans were not. Would this have impacted things in our hypothetical confrontation?

I wonder what they'll do with this stuff? Maybe make a nice mull wine? Or some cider?

Seriously? Wow. That's pretty bad. We've pwned Washington the last few years. 10-4 on Matt Millen. It's amazing he's held onto that job as long as he has. He must have naked photos of William Clay Ford or something.

Don't know anything about the layout of this tomb, but you'd think they'd have gone over every square inch of the joint by now.

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In their 16-3 beatdown of the Eagles last night, the G Men tie the NFL record for sacks in a game with 12 and Osi Umenyiora records the 2nd highest total ever in a game with 6. Umenyiora and Matthias Kiwankuka are now 1st and 3rd in the NFL in sacks.

A little incentive to keep him healthy I guess!

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Recapping what's coming up the Week of October 1, 2007 Monday, 10/1/07 The Robe (1953) AMC - 6:30 AM The red robe worn by Christ links a Roman tribune, his Christian lover and a Greek slave. 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. Passport to Europe With Samantha Brown Travel Channel - 1pm Next showing: Rome, Italy. The Eternal City, Rome Digging for the Truth History Channel - 9 pm Next showing: God's Gold, Part 1 When Romans looted Jerusalem's Temple nearly 2,000 years ago, priceless golden artifacts became lost. Tuesday, 10/2/07 Spartacus (1960) Encore Drama - 02:35 PM A gladiator slave leads a revolt in decadent Rome and attempts to lead his followers to freedom. Mega Movers History International - 9pm Next showing: Ancient Mystery Moves Ancient engineering achievements; Easter Island statues; the 800-ton stones of the Temple of Jupiter. Engineering an Empire History International - 10pm Next showing: Carthage The power, strength and ingenuity of Carthage. Not Your Average Travel Guide Discovery Family Channel - 10:30 PM "Rome" Italian cooking; gladiator school. Wednesday, 10/3/07 Not Your Average Travel Guide Discovery Family Channel - 1:30 AM (repeats at 4:30 AM) "Rome" Italian cooking; gladiator school. Discover Magazine Science Channel - 07:00 AM "Engineering Secrets" Istanbul church Hagia Sophia. Treasures of the Deep Natl Geo. Channel - 12:00 PM Explore the waters between the ancient ports of Rome and Carthage for hidden artifacts Thursday, 10/4/07 Discover Magazine Science Channel - 07:00 AM "Ghost Ships of Pisa" Roman ships found. Naked Science Nat. Geographic Channel - 11:00 AM "Roman Technology" Roman-created technologies Friday, 10/5/07 Xena: Warrior Princess naughty.gif Oxygen - 07:00 AM "A Good Day" Xena engineers a decisive battle between Caesar and Pompey to buy time for Greece. Ancient Almanac History International - 11:00 AM (repeated at 5pm) "King Herod's Lost City" Caesarea flourishes for 12 centuries, then is lost to time Saturday, 10/6/07 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum TCM - 11:30 PM A con-man slave and his sidekick fake a courtesan's funeral to fool a pimp in ancient Rome

I saw it too. I agree ... interesting show. Take that Archimedes!

Thu 10/11 11:00 AM MythBusters Discovery - 11am 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.

Thu 10/11 Ancient Discoveries History Channel - 10pm Next showing: Ships The titans of Roman naval-engineering lurk beneath the blue waters of Lake Nemi.

Thanks, all. And yes, I did consume mass quantities of adult beverages last evening.

As in Goodyear Tyre. You go "The".

No, sir. Another clue ... founded by the Phoenicians and was once conquered by Alexander

YES!! Oh, wait ... no. Sorry.

Old age?

Nay to all. Clue: Goodyear