I actually was on here along time ago when it first started up. Ive been back sporadically over the last 5 years ( I think). Nice to see the progress and community it has grown into.
Im a teacher( not full time yet) and I am a professional Mixed Martial Arts instructor/personal trainer.
www.myspace.com/risingphoenixmma
My fascination with ancient history started with my first viewing of indiana jones. Never been the same sense. Im an all around military buff but I have a BA in ancient history. The cirriculum at my college was mainly geared towards Greek stuff but my interest has always been Rome and its military and politics. I see the high quality of knowledge on this board and often look at it to find answers to questions I come across.
My main interest is the jewish wars. I wrote my senior thesis on this subject. When re reading it, it was a very rudimentary thing and almost embarassing. I got an A anyway. My real learning began after college when I began to pursue my interests and specialize.
Ancient warefare is incredible to me. No nintendo like weapons systems. man against man. As a former professional fighter, I love delving into the Mind of the ancient warrior. You guys will have to forgive my sometimes haphazard posts and Im always open to correction. One thing is for sure, ancient rome and its army are a lifetime study. This is by far the best site on the net to discuss these things.
I feel like I was born a couple milleniums too late. Im sure I would have joined the legions and probably died on a lonely frontier but I guarantee their would have been a few barbarians going with me.
Glad to be here.
Dan Tharp
Sicarii Sam distant cousin to Yosemite Sam. I\'ve iced a few politicos and a good number of gauls and brits. Have dagger will travel !!
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