America doesn't want Gadhafi's head, just his oil
That's so ancient Rome. Oil is a different matter. And we Americans are definitely into oil. The cheaper the better. But not heads. Heads are positively Kiplingesque, and in "The Man Who Would Be King" the head belonged to a vulgar fellow named Ootah. …
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Ancient Rome to be topic
BINGHAMTON — The Broome County Public Library will host a free presentation — “Ancient Rome: Cosmopolitan From Its Foundation?” — from 6 to 7:30 pm Sept. 20 in the Exhibit Room. The presentation will be given by Timothy P. Bridgman, a professional …
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What ABs have in common with gladiators
What does modern day New Zealand have in common with ancient Rome? More than you might think, according to two of Victoria University's most well-known and popular lecturers. In ancient Rome gladiators entertained the masses with their exploits in …
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