While looking up something, else, I was reminded of the Alexander the Great sketch on the brilliant "Horrible Histories" series (for those who don't know, a TV series for children based on the superb "Horrible Histories" books). To my knowledge it's the only Alexander sketch they've done; but it's fairly whimsical and worth a look:
You can watch it on YouTube.
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Just maybe off topic...
marcus did you see the programe about the modern Builders trying to rebuild a Roman Villa.
I doubt any Roman or Macedonian Building endevours were really quite so cush for the Slaves Im Sure the Romans and even Alexander had the use of.
I dont think modern builders with the health And Safety stuff can really show the reality of been forced to work via lashes and brutality
richard
marcus did you see the programe about the modern Builders trying to rebuild a Roman Villa.
I doubt any Roman or Macedonian Building endevours were really quite so cush for the Slaves Im Sure the Romans and even Alexander had the use of.
I dont think modern builders with the health And Safety stuff can really show the reality of been forced to work via lashes and brutality
richard
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Unfortunately I didn't get to see that - I don't have TV at the moment.bessusww wrote:Just maybe off topic...
marcus did you see the programe about the modern Builders trying to rebuild a Roman Villa.
I doubt any Roman or Macedonian Building endevours were really quite so cush for the Slaves Im Sure the Romans and even Alexander had the use of.
I dont think modern builders with the health And Safety stuff can really show the reality of been forced to work via lashes and brutality
richard
Was it the new villa at Wroxeter, which I know they've just opened? I've seen pictures of it, and it looks great.
But yes, I imagine the workmen didn't have to construct it under the same conditions as the Romans' builders had to endure!
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I just stumbled on this post. It was hysterical and reminded me way too much of Monty Python. I wonder if one of them was behind it. Come to think of it I wonder why they never took a shook at Alexander? Anyway, this more than made up for it. It made my day.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Lysis!lysis56 wrote:I just stumbled on this post. It was hysterical and reminded me way too much of Monty Python. I wonder if one of them was behind it. Come to think of it I wonder why they never took a shook at Alexander? Anyway, this more than made up for it. It made my day.
Lysis
Sometimes, Horrible Histories is a little bit Pythonesque, but none of the Pythons are behind it. It is, however, a brilliant programme, and superbly acted.
I am surprised that the series hasn't featured Alexander more, though. In the first two series he only appears once, in that sketch. I haven't seen the third series, though, and perhaps he makes a return visit!
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did you mean this one? the first 2 episodes are available on youtube.marcus wrote:Unfortunately I didn't get to see that - I don't have TV at the moment. Was it the new villa at Wroxeter, which I know they've just opened? I've seen pictures of it, and it looks great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DMPeX3h ... verified=1
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