I read somewhere they changed the writers up a lot, which certainly doesn't help. In other series, it's made things so inconsistant - Stargate goes off and does that every now and then. But even though finding insightful posters on the boards is searching for a proverbial needle, I've met some very thoughtful people there!

That last scene - I'm still struck by its haunting beauty and the grace and nobility with which they handled it. David Bamber was absolutely stunning - I only wish he could get some kind of recognition for it.

Oh, that's wonderful that you teach Classics, and get to inspire that passion for the ancient world in your students. I have very, very fond memories of my Classics profs - I majored in Ancient Greek in undergrad and took two years of Latin. What are some of your favorite writings of Cicero? What books on/about him would you especially recommend?