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by thomaswp
Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Eyes of David Bowis
Replies: 4
Views: 2238

Rare, but observable...

David Bowie has it. As does a young lad I keep chasing off my school grounds because he uses it like a public footpath. :evil:
by thomaswp
Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:10 pm
Forum: Alexander the Great in the Media
Topic: Computer Generated Battles
Replies: 7
Views: 4654

Time Commanders

I have seen that program and would love to know what the software is and what you need to play it. I am not a "gamer" but would love to have a go at some of these battles. I never managed to see any Alexander battles but it is great fun watching the people make a complete hash of it. It al...
by thomaswp
Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:21 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Alexander and Iraq, learning from history?
Replies: 21
Views: 8535

Alexander and Iraq, learning from history?

Looking at yesterday's The Independent newspaper in the UK it is full of the misery in Iraq. DON'T LOOK AWAY. And don't believe all that our leaders tell us about democracy. Three years after the toppling of Saddam, this is the bloody mess Iraq has become And the BBC is about to do a piece on the de...
by thomaswp
Wed May 26, 2004 5:14 pm
Forum: Comments, help, suggestions etc
Topic: We are famous...
Replies: 8
Views: 2384

Re: We are famous...

Yes, I screwed up. Hopefully working now!Working on the emailing from the forum. Any joy anyone?
by thomaswp
Fri Jan 10, 2003 12:12 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: A new poll (at last)
Replies: 6
Views: 1984

Re: Muslims and churches

As a total agnostic who knows little about a lot of religions (no offense), I was just going on what was reported to me by James. I agree that Nebi Daniel is probably not a Church! (DOH! Apologies)I have visited temples, churches, synagogues and, of course, mosques in my time. Not sure about the cle...
by thomaswp
Tue Nov 19, 2002 3:11 pm
Forum: Book reviews
Topic: Richard Stoneman Lecture
Replies: 12
Views: 3527

Re: Richard Stoneman Lecture

I should be able to make it after all. Hope to see you all there.If only I had known about the dress code. I have some fantastic Alexander cuff-links, but they are at home and I am not until Thursday night.Thomas (lurking in the forum as usual)
by thomaswp
Thu Nov 14, 2002 3:23 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: quotes about Alexander
Replies: 3
Views: 1523

Re: quotes about Alexander

by thomaswp
Wed Oct 30, 2002 6:01 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Saturnalian drink
Replies: 41
Views: 10936

Re: Whereabouts?

Sounds good to me. But where would we hold it?
by thomaswp
Wed Sep 11, 2002 7:47 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Pothos offerings at Alexandria
Replies: 7
Views: 2626

Re: Pothos offerings at Alexandria

Yes, it is awful, because it implies lack of respect. I am normally so careful and aware of these things, but sometimes you get flustered in a new place and forget...Also, it is not the last carriage in Istanbul (I *think* it was there, can't be sure) - it was the second or something.
by thomaswp
Wed Sep 11, 2002 7:47 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Pothos offerings at Alexandria
Replies: 7
Views: 2377

Re: Pothos offerings at Alexandria

Yes, it is awful, because it implies lack of respect. I am normally so careful and aware of these things, but sometimes you get flustered in a new place and forget...Also, it is not the last carriage in Istanbul (I *think* it was there, can't be sure) - it was the second or something.
by thomaswp
Wed Sep 11, 2002 4:29 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Pothos offerings at Alexandria
Replies: 7
Views: 2626

Re: Pothos offerings at Alexandria

I have travelled pretty widely - 45ish coutries, and *nothing* disappointed me like Alexandria. The site of Alexanders tomb is just a busy crossroads with no memorial, no indication at all that the tomb might have been close. I think that the actual site is a bank opposite the famous mosque.Alexandr...
by thomaswp
Wed Sep 11, 2002 4:29 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Pothos offerings at Alexandria
Replies: 7
Views: 2377

Re: Pothos offerings at Alexandria

I have travelled pretty widely - 45ish coutries, and *nothing* disappointed me like Alexandria. The site of Alexanders tomb is just a busy crossroads with no memorial, no indication at all that the tomb might have been close. I think that the actual site is a bank opposite the famous mosque.Alexandr...