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The BBCs Cinematic Documentaries
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02-06-2007, 06:25 AM
Hi!
I just watched the first of this series of six. What is everyones thoughts regarding this series?
I don't know much about Rome, but I don't think that cavalry in the time of 48 BC had stirrups yet. I am sure that the directors were aware of this, but I bet that the actors could not ride without stirrups! Tongue P

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02-06-2007, 08:16 AM
haven't seen it. Which time?

You are correct about the stirrups. Romans used a Celtic saddle instead which works just the same.
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02-06-2007, 08:42 AM
You probably mean that BBC series also aired on Discovery, Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire?

Weve discussed it at length here:
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... 89&start=0
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