I only know the ones who have monuments and walls named after them (which still exist, in whole or in part). Or who have Shakespeare plays, although I was gently informed, at age 12 or so, that Pompey and Pompeii are not the same thing, and that Pompey was not quite as he had been described in Julius Caesar. (Nor, for that matter, was anybody else.)
Wow, you've really mastered the power of positive giving-up.
Cordelia ,'End of Days'
We're Literary 2: To Read Makes Our Speaking English Good
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Nutty - Nov 07, 2005 10:34:28 am PST #9394 of 10002
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
flea - Nov 07, 2005 10:38:11 am PST #9395 of 10002
information libertarian
Who can name the 5 Good Emperors?
[shameful admission for an erstwhile classical archaeologist] I never liked the Romans. I find them boring, even the raunchy craxxy ones. The Greeks are like soccer, and the Romans are like American football. [/heresy]
Megan E. - Nov 07, 2005 10:38:25 am PST #9396 of 10002
Bloody Caesar
Caesar Salad?
My Roman knowledge was exclusively gained by reading Asterix and Obelix books. There was more than one Caesar?
DavidS - Nov 07, 2005 10:40:54 am PST #9397 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Who can name the 5 Good Emperors?
Marcus Aurelius! Uh...Hadrian? Hmmmm. Tofuttus? Something with a "T."
Calli - Nov 07, 2005 10:42:16 am PST #9398 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Something with a "T."
Tiberius? Tacitus?
Betsy HP - Nov 07, 2005 10:43:30 am PST #9399 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
Tiberius was actually quite a competent emperor, but his private life didn't bear close examination.
Yeah, Suetonius is a barrel of laughs, but not so much with the information on everyday Roman life.
sumi - Nov 07, 2005 10:43:44 am PST #9400 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
Tofuttus. . he converted to vegetarianism and founded many organic cooperatives, right?
lisah - Nov 07, 2005 10:44:00 am PST #9401 of 10002
Punishingly Intricate
I never liked the Romans. I find them boring, even the raunchy craxxy ones.
Well most of the ones in HBO's ROME are pretty freaking hot. And tormented. So that helps with the fascination.
Frankenbuddha - Nov 07, 2005 10:44:00 am PST #9402 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Bwing out Bwian!
Atropa - Nov 07, 2005 10:45:20 am PST #9403 of 10002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Well most of the ones in HBO's ROME are pretty freaking hot. And tormented. So that helps with the fascination.
Yes, this. Plus, with all the Brit actors in it, everytime we watch an episode, Pete's accent gets stronger.