Tobias

I specialise in the Later Eastern Roman (Byzantine) period, from Constantine the Great to Constantine XI Palaeologus. I love this era, although i take deep interest in anything to do with the Roman Empire at any time. I don't claim to be an expert, however, i just have great research skills and deep interest:)

Ah. Thanks for that, from what i researched he was of Skyrian descent, but i wasn't sure. He must have been an intimidating sight initially for poor Romulus Augustulus lol From what i've read though, he eventually tidied himself up and adopted many Roman mannerisms, so that's something

Could i ask something? When did Odovacer come into the picture, and what tribe was he?

I've read the Colleen McCullough series as well, and i love how Caesar (for example) traces his bloodlines back to Gods i.e Venus,Mars etc, obviously to enhance his dignitas. As far as descendancy is concerned, a lot can be learned from parts of the Roman names i.e Rufus usually indicated someone with red hair, Niger someone with black skin etc.

That's certainly true. How long did Edo last though? I know Constantinople has already weathered a terrible time under the Fourth Crusade, so how much longer did Edo continue unharmed?

And he certainly "got down" to his work, the holes are still to be seen to this day:)

That is an interesting website. Perhaps the stories of human sacrificing cults resurfacing are true.............

Here is my list: 1. Gaius Julius Caesar 2. Alexander the Great 3. Hannibal 4. Gaius Marius 5.Scipio Africanus As far as Attila was concerned, being the one-eyed Roman history buff i am, i'd like to think he wasn't a Roman general, but it's hard to forget that he was appointed Magister Militum and payed tribute by making it look like his Salary lol. It must be said for Caesar, surely Alesia wasn't a walk in the park? Something that any person could do?

As far as it not being human nature to go screaming and charging, perhaps one should think of the Viking Berserkrs...

You mean Russelus Crowus Maximus Onasander

If you fancy moving to Australia, my father could offer you a job

You're right, there is no comparison. That's why it's interesting to look at those alternate history threads i.e Caesar not being murdered, Constantinople not falling to the Turks etc, and wonder what the world would be like today if the Roman Empire had sustained and not fallen.

Tenochtitlan would definetly have been a sight, especially the floating gardens and the causeways on the lake. I tossed up between it and Constantinople, but decided on Constantinople in the end.

He wouldn't be in an enviable position i'd have to say

As far as remaining prominent is concerned, the fact that several of our languages are descended partly from Latin and most of our laws are in Latin helps to remind of us of our Roman predecessors. It's a bit of a shame they lost their ideals isn't it?

i'd probably tend to believe that the internal corruption finally took it's toll

I'd like to go into politics, because i believe i could do a better job then the future candidates for our country's Prime Ministerial Job, and although my main interest is in history, there's not many jobs along that line offering in Australia. For now, i'm a bit young to be galivanting off into politics, so i'll just concentrate on my college work In a few years, any Australians in this thread might remember me lol!

I agree, he wasn't called "The Restorer of the World" for nothing.

i've read "The last legion" by Valerio Maximo, you're right, that King Arthur movie is a blatant rip off, the only difference is the time frame and the fact that Romulus Augustulus doesn't make his way the Britain lol

By the way, i'm not a german, just stating the facts

I'm sorry, i disagree rather strongly that Rome was conquered by it's "slaves". The internal problems of a social, economic and political nature plagued the Roman World since the late Roman Republic and these problems brought about a decline that ultimately led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. However, the invasions of the Germanic tribes, particularly those of the fifth century, were just as important in setting off the internal crises of the western empire and in significantly changing the political map of the west. . Germanic peoples were known to the Romans since the second century B.C.E. and despite many differences, the two groups did co-exist relatively peacefully. Many Germans had been allowed to cross the border, and they settled as farmers and slaves. Some even became soldiers in the imperial army. The Germans admired what was worthy in Roman civilization and the Romans admired the physical strength and the simplicity of values of the Germans. They were not slaves!!

I could give a strong argument as to why one could consider Belisarius, Narses and Heraclius as Romans, but that's not the point of this thread lol. Zenobia was a brave woman wasn't she?

Sulla seems to be an interesting person as well

Thanks very much for that, i was interested to find some information in the battle. Good thing he given a military appointment at the time wasn't it?

Constantinople definetly. The city was full of great buildings and statues, including the almost incomparable St Sophia. Their were great palaces and great ancient walls that stood as a reminder of ancient times. The city preserved the lights of learning suring the dark ages and mediaeval times, and around this time saw a great flourishing of the arts in the city. Although it had no doubt suffered at the hands of the Fourth Crusade and the Latin Empire, it maintained the majesty and greatness that only the capital of what was once the greatest power of the time could possess.