Do as the Romans did, then overdo it again

With "Centurion'' slashing its way into select cinemas nationwide, now is as good a time as any to revisit some movies and TV shows set in ancient Rome and examine the recently energized, post-"Gladiator'' wave. Ancient Rome - Television - Rome - History - Ancient

You've Got Mail 09-03-10

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Cowabunga! A tribute to Edward Kean

Edward Kean has died at age 85. Que? OK, I didn't know who he was either, but I know a patch of lyrics he wrote: the theme song for the "Howdy Doody" TV kids show. He also invented the word "cowabunga," later usurped by one Bart Simpson .

Are you ready for some tailgating?

Football fans gear up for their favorite pre-game and post-game pastime

Spectre Performance Aiming to Break 400 MPH Barrier at Bonneville

California-based Spectre Performance has announced plans to break the 400-mile-per-hour barrier and

Glittering Munich is much more than just the Oktoberfest

Munich - Starting September 18, Munich will once again be celebrating - when the next Oktoberfest beer festival opens. It's a good reason to visit the capital of Bavaria, but certainly not the only one. The city has a lot more than beer to offer.