Alexander reference in The Daily Show (satirical news show). Not entirely sure about historical accuracy...
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-s ... fghanistan
Alexander, Afghanistan, Buzkashi (no statues)
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Re: Alexander, Afghanistan, Buzkashi (no statues)
I like it!
Of course, his analysis of Alexander's exit from Afghanistan is a bit simplistic (or even wrong, depending on how you look at it); but I smiled a few times as I watched the clip.
ATB
Of course, his analysis of Alexander's exit from Afghanistan is a bit simplistic (or even wrong, depending on how you look at it); but I smiled a few times as I watched the clip.
ATB
Re: Alexander, Afghanistan, Buzkashi (no statues)
Very, very funny! Genghis Khan, Little Al, and America all in one breath! Loved it! Thanks, Jan Oh, and of course, Britain....(chuckle)
Re: Alexander, Afghanistan, Buzkashi (no statues)
A bit simplistic eh? You are the master of understatement Marcus.marcus wrote:I like it!
Of course, his analysis of Alexander's exit from Afghanistan is a bit simplistic (or even wrong, depending on how you look at it); but I smiled a few times as I watched the clip.
ATB