Archive - May 14, 2008 - Story

From banker to warrior: the transformation of Sergio Iacomoni

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-05-14 16:49
What makes an Italian banker decide to gird his lions and become a Roman gladiator? "One day, we were talking. We had played enough tennis, worked out with enough sports. So we decided: OK, now we'll be gladiators," said Sergio Iacomoni, who now calls himself Nerone.

Did smallpox kill Gloucester Romans?

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-05-14 12:11
Experts working on the recently-discovered mass Roman grave in Gloucester, England will be using DNA tests to determine what killed over 90 individuals. A first look at the remains points to a 2nd century smallpox outbreak that swept across Britain.

Drachenwald Spring Crown Tournament photos

Submitted by Racaire on Wed, 2008-05-14 09:40
Kolja and Gottfried share photos taken at the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Drachenwald.