Blog November 2003 Archive

Roman Biographies
Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia has a list of the Roman people for whom it provides a quick biography.Ancient History, Rome, Biographies ArticlesMORE: Roman Biographies Ancient Biographies Index

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The Guard Who Saved the Golden Hoard of Bactria
The Telegraph UK tells the remarkable story of an Afghan security guard who kept the 2100-year-old Golden Hoard of Bactria safe. The guard, Askerzai, has guarded the vault, in which Read More...

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Students preserve chickens, history lessons
According to Odessa American online, fifth-graders prepared for Egypt Day at their Trinity School by making Ancient Egyptian projects using household objects and had a great time in the process. Read More...

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BBC, HBO to Co-Produce Series About Ancient Rome
According to Indiantelevision.com, in 2004, BBC and HBO will start producing a new 12-episode dramatic series about ancient Rome from the vantage point of two foot soldiers. The executive produce Read More...

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