hudsonvalley
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Saw four episodes of this last weekend at a motel. Intriguing. Can't wait to get a collection on DVD and sit through a bunch of episodes.
I would humbly disagree. The Romans were not very good sailors. and since they were fighting themselves, it's diificut for me to characterize the batlle of Actium as the greatest sea battle. I would opt for the Battle of Salamis. It had a much more profound effect on western civ.The powers that be at HBO have decided not to cancel Rome, which is a wonderful show that is probably the most historically accurate depiction of the everyday lives of Roman citizens. I love it! Too bad they canceled Deadwood.
I just hope they keep the series alive till the Battle of Actium. Maybe they get a budget to show the greatest sea battle in Ancient times!
I get 6 English speaking and one Spanish HBO for that money.I don't get HBO.
Doesn't HBO cost you $15.00 or $20.00 extra a month just for that one channel?
I would humbly disagree. The Romans were not very good sailors. and since they were fighting themselves, it's diificut for me to characterize the batlle of Actium as the greatest sea battle. I would opt for the Battle of Salamis. It had a much more profound effect on western civ.The powers that be at HBO have decided not to cancel Rome, which is a wonderful show that is probably the most historically accurate depiction of the everyday lives of Roman citizens. I love it! Too bad they canceled Deadwood.
I just hope they keep the series alive till the Battle of Actium. Maybe they get a budget to show the greatest sea battle in Ancient times!
Doc.
One of the greatest sea battles in Ancient times.
The History Channel has a new series called "Engineering an Empire" that covers many ancient civilizations (Persia, Minoan, etc.) and the had two full episodes earlier tonight about the Roman empire. It was pretty cool but there is SO MUCH to cover about the Roman Empire, they were barely able to scratch the surface. :0