Historians

Ithica · Post by **Ithica** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:53 pm

There wouldn't happen to be a scholar of Ancient History in these forums huh? Maybe, even more specifically the Age of Alexander???

Kizmet · Post by **Kizmet** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:47 pm

My son's middle name is Alexander. Guess that makes me sort of a pro.

Tzulscha · Post by **Tzulscha** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:11 pm

I am a historian.
What do you want to know?
I may have to look it up but I can probably help...

Cono · Post by **Cono** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:40 pm

My dad is a history major and is well versed in ancient history. We also lived in that part of the world for 6+ years.

Pose your question and I'll see if he can help.

Ithica · Post by **Ithica** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:17 pm

Ok that makes me feel a lil better, You guys are on standby. I am currently taking a course ONLINE called "The Age of Alexander the Great." A masters level course. Its full of things like reading 1500 year old writings that work better than any sleeping pill you've ever tried We also have to answer questions each week, and have 4 weeks to write a 15 page paper. So if something really important comes up I will be sure to ask.

Kizmet · Post by **Kizmet** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:22 pm

Now that brings back a memory. 9th grade, very large black woman was my French teacher. Claimed to be a direct descendant of Alexander the Great.

Cono · Post by **Cono** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:16 pm

Kizmet wrote:Now that brings back a memory.

WHEW!!!! I thought you were about to say you knew him personally, Kiz. :lol:

Ithica · Post by **Ithica** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:16 pm

With the right green anything is possible...........

FuelPump · Post by **FuelPump** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:42 pm

I watched the movie, does that help?
It seems Alexander was a bit of a poof. Put that in your essay, you might get extra marks!
Also, I believe they named Alexandria after him.
His friends used to call him Alex for short.
His enemies used to call him Phalix cause they thought he was a bit of a dick.
Little known, but the reason he didn't carry on through India was because they were charging $50 for a poxy 5 minute elephant ride. He was so disgusted he left. Plus Indian beer disagreed with his stomach.
Also little known, Alexander was only trying to get to Byzantium to visit his boyfriend, but Spiros the travel agent fucked up his booking, that's how he ended up in India.
Should be an extra 10% for you right there.
Any other questions, just ask.

Main4ce · Post by **Main4ce** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:27 am

Just how great was Alexander, the man who conquered most of the known world but died a paranoid, alcoholic wreck at the age of 33

that got to be worth a point!

Is this the exam m8?

http://luna.cas.usf.edu/~murray/classes/aa/aa_syl98.htm

Tzulscha · Post by **Tzulscha** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:48 am

Zeuspaters ballocks!
I thought he had a question.
Heh 617 forums are a Historical reference source!

You're gonna have to put us in your bibliography! :lol:

Ithica · Post by **Ithica** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:10 am

Haha yeah I'll put down 617 Dambusters Forum. He would LOVE that. Don't worry TZ im sure a question will come around eventually.

Charlie3 · Post by **Charlie3** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:57 pm

I double dog dare you to put us in the footnotes and take a pic

Ithica · Post by **Ithica** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:54 am

I would if i didn't need an A really bad........