Sunday, May 15, 2011

Chariot Races- Post 1

I went to the chariot races today. It is my job to treat the ones who get thrown or hit off and survive. It is so sad to have to watch the injured ones suffer because of the sharp turn, also known as the "meta". They are very entertaining however. I am very grateful that the wealthy Romans pay for all the tickets because games like this are so fun to go to.
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11 comments:

  1. Quintus AquilusMay 16, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Friend Request: I was wondering if you would like to become my friend. Sometimes the medics in the gladiator barracks would need to call in a more professional doctor to come in and help "fix up" a gladiator who is injured, and I would find it comforting to know that you have me and my friends' backs just in case.

    Kegel, Susan. “Learning How to Die.” Rome’s Gladiators, http://cobblestoneonline.net/display_article.asp, 3 May 2011

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  2. NeroMay 16, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I see that not only are you a great doctor, but you are a man of good tastes. I, as well, love the chariot races. Maybe someday you might want to go into the Emperor's box as there is very good food up there.

    No Author. "Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus." Roman Empire,
    http://www.roman-empire.net/emperors/nero-index.html, 3 May 2011.

    This gives particular detail in his acts as emperor and the mid point of his life.

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  3. Gaius Plinius SecundusMay 17, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Sir Andronicus Fructosis, I'd like to request to be your friend. I am Pliny the Elder, and I have an interest in medicine. I've come up with my own sloutions to medical problems and I disagree with some of your medical teachings. Please accept my friend request and hopefully we shall converse about this all.

    Shelton, Jo-Ann. As the Romans Did. New York: Oxford University Press, Inc., 1988.

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  4. Andronicus FructosisMay 17, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Gaius Plinius Secundus: Friend Request Accepted. I look forward to talking this all over.

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  5. Marcus Licinius CrassusMay 18, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Friend Request: I think that we would be good friends because you could heal my army wounds, and then I could repay you because I am one of the richest person in Roman history.

    Baker, Rosalie F., and Charles F. Baker III. Ancient Romans. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998.

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  6. Andronicus FructosisMay 18, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Marcus Licinius Crassus: Request accepted. Thank you.

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  7. Marcus AgrippaMay 18, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Friend Request: I think that we would be good friends because as a commander, I have sent many injured people to you.


    Rodgers, Nigel. The History and Conquests of Ancient Rome. London: Anness Publishing Ltd, 2005

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  8. ServiliaMay 18, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I think it is great that you are an educated person. It is hard to get the education, but being an educated doctor is crucial. I too being educated, know the respect you get from it. Great Job on your work!!

    Plutarch on Pompey 55; from the Fall of the Republic; Warner 1972: 216 Fantham, Elane, Helene Peet Foley, Natalie Boymel Kampen, Sarah B. Pomeroy, H. Alan Shapiro. Women In Classical World. London: Oxford University Press, 1994.

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  9. Andronicus FructosisMay 18, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Marcus Agrippa: Request accepted. Thank you.

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  10. Andronicus FructosisMay 18, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Servilia: Thank you, it is nice to know there are others that are educated as well. We should go to the forum sometime and have a talk.

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  11. Marcus AgrippaMay 19, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Thank you for doing that. I love the chariot races and it would not be possible without you.

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