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by rollsrite
Tue Nov 16, 2004 9:19 pm
Forum: Alexander the Great in the Media
Topic: Archaeology Magazine & the Movie (plus HBO)
Replies: 3
Views: 964

Re: Archaeology Magazine & the Movie (plus HBO)

will be watching on wednesday at 3:00 and thanks for the heads up. tina
by rollsrite
Tue Nov 16, 2004 9:15 pm
Forum: Alexander the Great in the Media
Topic: alexander review
Replies: 14
Views: 2093

Re: alexander review

well i'm hearing and seeing a lot of reviews. i for one am going to decide for myself when i see it on nov.24th. and no matter what, if we can get the masses a little interested in atg, it's a good thing.
by rollsrite
Tue Nov 16, 2004 9:04 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Story: Alexander wanted his body thrown in the Euphrates
Replies: 5
Views: 1395

Re: Story: Alexander wanted his body thrown in the Euphrates

susan, thanks for the qoute. it was really quite enlightening and i appreciate it as i don't have the book in question and would have wondered what the quote was. well done,and greatly appreciated tina rollsrite
by rollsrite
Tue Nov 16, 2004 9:00 pm
Forum: Book reviews
Topic: Alexander's New Look
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

Re: Alexander's New Look

hi jona, well you just broke my heart. here i am thinking that atg wanted to reunite darius with his women folk for the sheer joy of a reunion and you think it was only political. i want to think only the best of atg, don't you think that he wanted a family reunion just for the joy of being loved? t...
by rollsrite
Sat Nov 13, 2004 12:09 pm
Forum: Alexander the Great in the Media
Topic: The Movie can only Be Sketchy
Replies: 11
Views: 1825

Re: The Movie can only Be Sketchy

well for one i'm hoping for the best. i know it's hollywood and it's true about the lord of the rings but i'm still hopeful and plan to be there on nov.24th when it opens near me. i have reservations but i'm just hoping that the populous gets a taste of what we've been saying all along alexander is ...
by rollsrite
Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:56 am
Forum: Alexander the Great in the Media
Topic: Re: ReviewsGǪ
Replies: 6
Views: 1233

Re: ReviewsGǪ

hi tim, we are all dying over here! what's the scoop on the movie?did oliver stone hold true to his promise to keep this a real true story or what. as far as sitting next to angelina, my regrets also. my girls met here in n.y.city and said she was the most down to earth gal and never big headed or t...
by rollsrite
Mon Nov 08, 2004 10:01 am
Forum: Alexander the Great in the Media
Topic: ATG on The History Channel
Replies: 22
Views: 3627

Re: ATG on The History Channel

hi, i know that all disliked the history channel's version and that seems pretty clear to me. me, i was just happy to have atg on t.v. instead of the other fluff. guys listen there are lots of rumors! none of us were there and though there were parts that made my eye balls pop; at least it was somet...
by rollsrite
Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:48 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Was Alexander defeated culturally by the Persians?
Replies: 4
Views: 1012

Re: Was Alexander defeated culturally by the Persians?

hi, i think atg loved different customs. as far as defeated culturally, no. but , yes, he was attracted to their customs; after all, he really believed he was a god and therefore to be treated as one including the bowing etc. but and there's always a but, he loved his home land and his men, and woul...
by rollsrite
Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:27 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Alexander Would get todays vote
Replies: 25
Views: 3890

Re: Alexander Would get todays vote

i agree with your whole voting theme and yes, alexander would have been re-elected for the same reason. the message here, i believe, is we will not let anyone chose usa leaders but usa citizens, not terrorists,or bullies allowed. tina
by rollsrite
Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:23 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: The burning of Persepolis
Replies: 11
Views: 1985

Re: The burning of Persepolis

hi, thanks for the site. i really enjoyed seeing what's left to see. alexander was not in the habit of burning, and he certainly was not an arsonist. so goes the saying"war is hell". tina
by rollsrite
Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:05 am
Forum: Comments, help, suggestions etc
Topic: timed out
Replies: 2
Views: 1446

Re: timed out

thanks for the time. i know that may not seem like help to you but it at least points me in a direction. firstly, i'll start with my internet provider and work from there. and secondly, i do now know what it is not. thanks again tina rollsrite
by rollsrite
Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:09 am
Forum: Comments, help, suggestions etc
Topic: timed out
Replies: 2
Views: 1446

timed out

dear moderator, help i continue to get timed out when i'm reading all the stuff posted. i like to read everything including the replies, sometime i reply and most times i just read and learn but why am i getting timed out? is there something i should be doing that i'm not? please reply as this is no...
by rollsrite
Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:04 am
Forum: Alexander the Great in the Media
Topic: Becoming Alexander Special
Replies: 4
Views: 982

Re: Becoming Alexander Special

thanks for the info about the discovery channel will surely watch. just hoping that there is some good onfo and not just movie hype, but i'll be watching and i thank you for any info on our man,ALEXANDER THE GREAT. tina rollsrite
by rollsrite
Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:27 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Achilles Achievements
Replies: 20
Views: 8844

Re: Achilles Achievements

have been reading all the comments and have decided to read the iliad. what better reccomendation than alexander loved it and treasured it. another problem i tried to get the lost tomb of alexander by andrew chugg by logging onto http://www.oxbowbookks.com and keep getting error, error... any sugges...
by rollsrite
Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:56 pm
Forum: Book reviews
Topic: The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great
Replies: 6
Views: 1630

Re: The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great

good for you andrew! the lost tomb of alexander, well i just tried to go on line and try to get it, as i live in the usa it seems like it might be a problem. i got error, error.. but i'll keep trying. very happy about your success, looking forward to having this book in my library and i will be rele...