In this fascinating Times Online piece, one historian says that HBO’s Rome, while good entertainment, has vastly simplified the sexuality of ancient Rome. It’s a fascinating read, especially where he claims that, in fact, HBO’s The Sopranos is much closer to ancient Rome.
That link seriously doesn’t work, and I can’t find it on the site by hunting around.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,176-1838250_1,00.html
is the link. It’s totally butchered in your html.
Good article! :)
I have NO idea how it got that way, but thanks for pointing out the error!