[SunkenCiv]

Somewhere years ago I read words to the effect that, it doesn’t do to dismiss an empire which unified Scotland and Arabia. :’)

[MrsEmmaPeel]

My “original” background was Ancient Roman Civilization, Latin and Medieval Studies. (never could make it pay, though :-( ). I've always preferred Roman Civilization even to the Greeks — I know, I know — many will find that distasteful or offensive but that's the way it is. Every time I see a Roman thread, I think of “Life of Brian”. (”And what have the Romans ever done for us?-— Well, apart from the roads, the fresh water system, irrigation, viniculture ... “)