Some sore heads this morning recovering from the annual Imperium Romana Saturnalia party. The huge Roman feast provided by Domus Matrona Lisa slaving in the kitchens and the varied delicious contributions from all members ensured a table overflowing even more than the famous flowing over Cena Trimalchionis (Trimalchio's Dinner).
We also discovered Decebalus' closely-guarded secret for drinking Sangria ("blood") is to water it down with straight Brandy ("burned-wine"). Archaeological evidence may one day prove that all the Roman legionaries stationed in Spain drank it this way.
After a discussion of all things Roman, and the best way to cook stuffed-dormice, we watched the old classic "Masada" starring a laconic Peter O'Toole. Having just worked as extras on the movie "Roman Empire" - and having a good laugh at ourselves too, reviewing the pics taken on set - we were in a right mood to critique everything about the movie, including a much greater appreciation of the good parts, now that we know just how hard it is to make these things.
Forgot to take a group photo (doh!) but here is the Roman Christmas tree.
Merry Christmas and - IO SATURNALIA!
We also discovered Decebalus' closely-guarded secret for drinking Sangria ("blood") is to water it down with straight Brandy ("burned-wine"). Archaeological evidence may one day prove that all the Roman legionaries stationed in Spain drank it this way.
After a discussion of all things Roman, and the best way to cook stuffed-dormice, we watched the old classic "Masada" starring a laconic Peter O'Toole. Having just worked as extras on the movie "Roman Empire" - and having a good laugh at ourselves too, reviewing the pics taken on set - we were in a right mood to critique everything about the movie, including a much greater appreciation of the good parts, now that we know just how hard it is to make these things.
Forgot to take a group photo (doh!) but here is the Roman Christmas tree.
Merry Christmas and - IO SATURNALIA!
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