Ancient History

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  1. Romulus211 Proconsul

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    They discovered the remains of troy in Turkey it exists, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy
    Romulus211, Dec 17, 2011
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  2. UnitRico Well-Known Member

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    I know Troy existed, they've found at least 14 layers, I believe. I was referring to the myth that the Romans descended from the Trojans.
    UnitRico, Dec 17, 2011
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  3. GeneralofCarthage Well-Known Member

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    I don't think the Aeneas story is a myth but I could be wrong.
    GeneralofCarthage, Dec 17, 2011
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  4. UnitRico Well-Known Member

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    I'm pretty sure it is. Not to mention Augustus ordered Vergilius to write the story of Aeneas, but he died before completely finishing it. Still, against Vergilius' wish, Augustus did publish it.
    UnitRico, Dec 17, 2011
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  5. GeneralofCarthage Well-Known Member

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    We will never know......
    GeneralofCarthage, Dec 17, 2011
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  6. UnitRico Well-Known Member

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    There might be ways to tell for sure, but right now, I can't think of any, really.
    UnitRico, Dec 17, 2011
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  7. Viking Socrates I am Mad Scientist

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    Augustus was a cool dude.
    Viking Socrates, Dec 17, 2011
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    I meant the sack of Rome bro
    UnholyKnight800, Dec 17, 2011
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  9. UnitRico Well-Known Member

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    Ah, I guess that makes sense...
    UnitRico, Dec 17, 2011
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  10. The Evil Major Well-Known Member

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    Did you know that Father Christmas died 6. December in 4th century Anatolia?
    His grave is in Bari, Italy... archeologists have opened that grave and it turned out that he was about 1,5 meters tall and quite thin.

    ( And oh yes... Father Christmas=Saint Nicholas)
    The Evil Major, Dec 17, 2011
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    Correction: Saint Nicholas = Sinterklaas = Father Christmas = Santa Claus.
    Bart, Dec 18, 2011
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  12. Viking Socrates I am Mad Scientist

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    ALL HEIL FATHER CHRISTMAS, DESTROYER OF HANUKKAH AND BRINGER OF GIFTS.
    Viking Socrates, Dec 18, 2011
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    Bart, Dec 18, 2011
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  14. Viking Socrates I am Mad Scientist

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    What is this I don't even.
    Viking Socrates, Dec 18, 2011
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    It's a song.
    Bart, Dec 18, 2011
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  16. The Evil Major Well-Known Member

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    Correction: if 3=1+2=4-1=1,5+1,5 then 3=1,5+1,5 is still true, it's just shortened.
    And yes I know Sinterklaas was kinda the first Santa charecter and the reason why I used the name "Father Christmas" is that to me it sounds somewhat universal.
    The Evil Major, Dec 18, 2011
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    You owe so much to the Dutch. :'-)
    Bart, Dec 18, 2011
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  18. battleearl Well-Known Member

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    Watch this!

    battleearl, Dec 18, 2011
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    I know that one. I think it's awfully funny.
    Bart, Dec 18, 2011
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  20. The Evil Major Well-Known Member

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    That Sinterklaas sounds like the swedish chef of the muppets
    The Evil Major, Dec 18, 2011
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