01-05-2010, 10:35 PM
Quote:He stood near the Colosseum
he should have been standing In the Colosseum being chewed on by large predatory animals
It is indeed unfortunate these poor guys are trying so hard to make a few lousy bucks yanking on tourists. Yet, I'm sure we all have similar problems in our own cultural heritage and at museums, relics and the like.
What I think is worse, is that if he DID dress accurately compared to our current knowledge and archaeological evidence, would he still be recognized as a "Roman soldier"? We here in the U.S. have been called some interesting names, and when trying to politely correct them, still get some flak. It is what it is. :?
Andy Volpe
"Build a time machine, it would make this [hobby] a lot easier."
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Legion III Cyrenaica ~ New England U.S.
Higgins Armory Museum 1931-2013 (worked there 2001-2013)
(Collection moved to Worcester Art Museum)
"Build a time machine, it would make this [hobby] a lot easier."
https://www.facebook.com/LegionIIICyr/
Legion III Cyrenaica ~ New England U.S.
Higgins Armory Museum 1931-2013 (worked there 2001-2013)
(Collection moved to Worcester Art Museum)
