05-04-2003, 02:44 PM
Hello, I have already posted one item but I am new to the list and thought I should post a more formal introduction. I am an information systems manager and developer for the College of Education at the University of Oregon. I have always been interested in ancient history since I watched all those sword and sandal epics as a child. Like Australis, my passion for the Roman Empire and Julius Caesar in particular was ignited after reading Colleen McCullough's "The First Man In Rome" (and all of the sequels).<br>
<br>
I was surprised to learn how much history education has been biased by political and religious influences over the centuries and now strive to learn as much as I can from all sources in an attempt to understand historical events and personalities from all perspectives. I also try to use my technology skills to share as much of my passion for the ancient world as possible, particularly with young people since the classics and the ancient world appear to have lost their significance to those who develop modern curriculum and educational priorities. I have a professional interest in artificial intelligence so I have experimented with different products and produced a virtual Julius Caesar (darkwing.uoregon.edu/~mharrsch/caesar /), a virtual Alexander the Great (darkwing.uoregon.edu/%7Em...frame.html ), and a virtual Cleopatra (darkwing.uoregon.edu/~mha...patra.html ). I am compiling a free online searchable database of images of the ancient world (darkwing.uoregon.edu/%7Em...abase.html ). I also edit a free online newsletter, Roman Times, that includes columns on Roman archaeology, games and books with ancient themes, and academic presentations on the Roman Empire. (darkwing.uoregon.edu/%7Em...ers.html).<br>
<br>
Although there are no reenactment groups nearby, I immerse myself in the ancient world by reading both nonfiction and historical fiction books, collecting historical figures and miniatures, watching historical movies and documentaries, playing historical strategy games (like Caesar III, etc.) and visiting museums and exhibits. I am an experienced digital photographer and like to share my photography and experiences through designing and publishing informative websites. I have edited a novel by Patricia Hunter, "Immortal Caesar", and hope to have time one day to write my own historical novel. As a freelance journalist, I have had much of my nonfiction work published over the years, but have never tackled a work of fiction. <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub45.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=richsc@romanarmytalk>RichSC</A> at: 5/9/03 3:11:03 am<br></i>
<br>
I was surprised to learn how much history education has been biased by political and religious influences over the centuries and now strive to learn as much as I can from all sources in an attempt to understand historical events and personalities from all perspectives. I also try to use my technology skills to share as much of my passion for the ancient world as possible, particularly with young people since the classics and the ancient world appear to have lost their significance to those who develop modern curriculum and educational priorities. I have a professional interest in artificial intelligence so I have experimented with different products and produced a virtual Julius Caesar (darkwing.uoregon.edu/~mharrsch/caesar /), a virtual Alexander the Great (darkwing.uoregon.edu/%7Em...frame.html ), and a virtual Cleopatra (darkwing.uoregon.edu/~mha...patra.html ). I am compiling a free online searchable database of images of the ancient world (darkwing.uoregon.edu/%7Em...abase.html ). I also edit a free online newsletter, Roman Times, that includes columns on Roman archaeology, games and books with ancient themes, and academic presentations on the Roman Empire. (darkwing.uoregon.edu/%7Em...ers.html).<br>
<br>
Although there are no reenactment groups nearby, I immerse myself in the ancient world by reading both nonfiction and historical fiction books, collecting historical figures and miniatures, watching historical movies and documentaries, playing historical strategy games (like Caesar III, etc.) and visiting museums and exhibits. I am an experienced digital photographer and like to share my photography and experiences through designing and publishing informative websites. I have edited a novel by Patricia Hunter, "Immortal Caesar", and hope to have time one day to write my own historical novel. As a freelance journalist, I have had much of my nonfiction work published over the years, but have never tackled a work of fiction. <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub45.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=richsc@romanarmytalk>RichSC</A> at: 5/9/03 3:11:03 am<br></i>