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As of today we have 37 members (including Flavius Vedius Germanicus, the other co-founder of NR) and 4 Senators. Until we have the Magistrates Offices figured out we plan to appoint a "Steward" (or as I'm trying to get a single Curator instead) to be the temporary head of the organization....

... Cassius of NR fame has set-up a (what he calls an experiment) new micronation (he has learned his lesson about mistakes made with NR he says). It is based on the Eastern Roman Empire (i.e. Byzantine Empire). It's called Byzantium Novum. I have decided to get in on the ground floor of his "e...

It reminded me of "300". At least special effects wise. The first episode to me was just so-so. I hope as the series progresses it will get better. I still liked HBO's "Rome" better.

While search iTunes to find Roman items to put on my new iPod Touch I found the "History of Rome podcast. I've listerned to Part 1 and it is very interesting. Here is the link for it and I hope you enjoy it. Right now there are 55 parts to listen to. http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/the_his...

Here's something everyone needs, a Full Size Roman Ballista!!!!! Starting at only $44,436 USD! The builders site: http://www.carpenteroakandwoodland.com/news/2008/our-full-size-roman-siege-catapult-for-sale-on-ebay The actual eBay listing: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...

Awesome and outstanding photo's!!!! It looks like you had a wonderful time.

Salve,

Have a wonderful trip!! Be safe. Take tons of photo's of everything.

Vale,

Salve, I did a Google search for the game. I found a Wooden version of the board game here: http://www.bethanddon.com/product/770292992.html And if you have a Mac(OSX) there is a Mac verison here: http://mactrunculi.sourceforge.net/Cocoa%20Latrunculi/Welcome%20to%20Latrunculi%20for%20Mac...

Salvete Omnes,

I have moved this topic to Roman Gathering's so more people can read the review and comment on the event.

Priscus Omnibus sal. The event was a GREAT success!! Even though the Feriae Latinae ceremony was not held due to Nova Roman Consul Horatianus not attending due to a urgent family matter I feel that it was very successful. I attended in my official capacity as a Curator of the Societas Via Romana ...

Salve, As Curator, I ask that you do not involve the SVR in any way with the host's of/or the program "Tomorrow's World". You can as a private citizen do so but, as Aldus Marius stated leave the SVR out of any discussion you have with anybody associated with the Host's or the Show. I d...

Salve,

Updated information on the Feriae Latinae can be found on the SVR Feriae Latinae site at:

http://www.frumentarii.com/svr/Welcome.html

I will update the Blog there with fresh info as it becomes available.

Valete,

Salve, Welcome to the SVR! I hope you received my Welcome e-mail? I think you find we are more laid back here and not as intense as NR. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. If I can't answer it someone will gladly jump in to help. I've just set-up a RomanSpace page the other day also....

Salve, While looking through Stage6, the DivX video site I found a six part BBC series on Rome. The episodes are made as a historical drama and the first one is on Caesar. The series is in DivX format and the DivX Player is available at Stage6. Here is the link for the Caesar episode. http://w...

I like it. It would be better than the military ranking rating we have now. Also, after someone leaves office
he/she would have a status symbol to keep on the forum.

I just got an e-mail from this company and they are selling a Roman "Swiss Army multifunction like tool". I think I might end up buying one. Here is the page on the tool to look at: http://www.mambri.com/cosasArmillum/Cuchillo-Multiusos.html And here is their main web page: http:/...

Salve, Welcome, I hope you(and your family) will enjoy yourself here in the SVR. I too am a NR member and my term as Tribunus Plebis will expire tomorrow. I'm sure you will like it here. We are a LOT different than NR(for one thing no backstabbing and no shouting matches). Vale, Quintus Ser...

What is going on in NR at this time is why for the first time in over six years I did not run for a Office. I've been a Scriba, a Provincial Governor, Diribitor, and Tribunus Plebis. Now I am taking a break from NR(at least as an Office holder) for a while. This way I can concentrate on the SVR. ...

Salve,

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Quintus Servilius Priscus

Well, I got an appraisal from Whatsitworthtoyou.com today. One of their experts, a Will Gorges said this: Quote: Appears to be a lower middle eastern to Russian form of kindjal, used by several North African nations as well as Persian states and even to western Russia. These are relatively commo...