Augustus

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Shakespeare’s plays are an inextinguishable source of inspiration for movie-makers. His works are approached from very different stands: as transposition to other time and surroundings as “West Side Story” (1961) and “Ran” (1985); from a very personal optic as “Titus” (2000) and “Looking for Richard” (1996) or as in the present case with a classic approach. I’ve seen this movie when I was a kid, keep a very deep impression from it and remained a Brando’s fan forever. I saw it again many times afterwards. I was always delighted by the play and the outstanding acting given by Brando, Mason and the rest of ... Read Full Story

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5 He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver ... Read Full Story

Julius Caesar was a famous Roman general and statesman, who laid the foundations of the Roman leadership system. He had a fascinating life at a time when much of the world was in chaos and in-fighting. He had a successful military career which was his platform to run for various elected positions. Like all rulers, there are many sides to every story; Caesar contributed a great deal to the development of Rome and many parts of Europe, but he was also conquering lands and people, which by virtue of war means death and destruction. History is generally more favorable toward him than not, and ... Read Full Story

It puzzles me why the Egyptians would refer to themselves as Arabs. Even though the pyramids scream out their remarkable history - it demonstrates what a campaign of indoctrination can achieve - as it can blind people - to what is blaringly obvious - Egypt’s most amazing history. I often wondered if the prominent Egyptologist - share the same sentiments - of disregarding one’s own identity for that of neighbouring Arabia - a place in the past so without worth - that Alexander the Great past by it twice in his efforts to conquer the world - as it was and mostly still is ... Read Full Story