Rome: The TV Series & Extra-Credit
Get HBO? Running right now alongside "The Sopranos" is a new original series on ancient Rome! Shot on location in Italy, it's the story of Julius Caesar's rise to power and the civil wars that nearly tore Rome apart, together with the petty sexual and personal politics that formed their backdrop, as told through the eyes of two battle-worn soldiers [more...]
It takes a little getting used to, but once you are, I have to say that it's a lot of fun! Of course, I also have to say that at times it's not exactly pg-13, so be warned! :-)
New episodes run Sundays at 9 pm, preceded by last week's episode at 8 pm!
If you want to watch and you see something you wonder is historically accurate or not, track down the answer and post it as a comment here, and I'll give you a point of extra-credit each week! (Just make sure that if somebody takes your idea and posts it first, that then you post something different, so we've got some variety!!)
Happy viewing!
It takes a little getting used to, but once you are, I have to say that it's a lot of fun! Of course, I also have to say that at times it's not exactly pg-13, so be warned! :-)
New episodes run Sundays at 9 pm, preceded by last week's episode at 8 pm!
If you want to watch and you see something you wonder is historically accurate or not, track down the answer and post it as a comment here, and I'll give you a point of extra-credit each week! (Just make sure that if somebody takes your idea and posts it first, that then you post something different, so we've got some variety!!)
Happy viewing!
posted by Michelle-aneous Musings | 9:11 AM
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P.S. If you don't want to watch the series, or don't have HBO, don't worry... I'll offer other opportunities for extra-credit as they come up!!
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