http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:02:54 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/08/25/124059.php#comment-613973 An excellent series by 'HBO' I have watched both series and thoroughly enjoyed them. The set pieces were as authentic as can possibly be known. No doubt there were experts on Ancient Rome on hand to advise the producers in the making of this serries. What it does show was that life in ancient Rome, one of the most overcrowded cities of ancient times, that life for the ordinary 'plebs' was probably short and brutish at times. I certainly think it gave a fair 'taste' of ancient Rome, obviously total accuracy cannot be achieved, but a good 'guestimate' can be taken. Well done 'HBO', I certainly will watch any future productions of an historical nature. [Ps - yes, I did enjoy the nudes!!] 613973@blogcritics.org Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:02:54 EDT