G-Manicus

I'll put it on my calendar.

Testing to see if I have a problem using Mozilla Firefox. Check, 1, 2 ... Check, 1, 2 (Edit: To quote Borat, "GREAT SUCCESS!")

I'm totally cool with that. I just like that whole "I make twice as much as the rest of the guys but get to stand in the rear during battle" part.

Tuesday, 10/9/07 Rome: Engineering an Empire History International - 10:00 PM A history of the Roman Empire tells of spectacular and sordid events, from the rise of Julius Caesar to the country's eventual fall. Wednesday, 10/10/07 Fellini Satyricon (1969) FLIX - 12:50 AM A bizarre, surrealistic vision of the decadence and debauchery that suffused Rome during Nero's reign.

*wonders if he should volunteer that he grew up in Jersey and is really a Giants fan?*

That's like that whole "why do we park in the driveway, but drive on the parkway" thing!

In a huge mixup, the Barbarians are embarrassed once more by their lack of a written language when they mistakenly sack Romo ... Side note ... I don't even think the Christians would be afraid to face those Lions. As you were, people!

Died this date in 48 B.C.

No, sir.

Great minds ... ?

Nope. Sardis. (Take that, GO!)

A constipation situation?

The Antikythera mechanism (prior to it's voyage to the bottom of the sea of course).

Pergamon?

In a huge mixup, the Barbarians are embarrassed once more by their lack of a written language when they mistakenly sack Romo ... (Editor's note for all non American football types: Tony Romo is the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys)

JR: After reading up on it over at Wikipedia I accept! Oh, before I forget ... will there be any pillaging? I love pillaging! ("An Optio was stationed at the back of the ranks" reminds me of that Harold Ramis line from Stripes, "And I want you guys to know, if we ever have to go into combat ... I'll be behind you every step of the way." )

To quote those guys from the Guinness commercial:

Must see TV: Monday, 10/8/07 Scooby-Doo in Where's My Mummy Cartoon Network - 9pm Velma discovers the hidden tomb of Cleopatra. Ruh, roh, Raggy!

- UK Listings (all times listed are London time) 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 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 Friday 19th October at 2:35pm on CBBC 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 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

(but only make it beer instead )

Ephesus?

You making that one up? If not, that's the winner!

I wish I had added him holding a knife and fork. Grrrr ...

You are correct, sir.