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ULYSSES AND THE CYCLOPS and CAESAR CROSSES THE RUBICON
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'Ulysses and the Cyclops'-Adaped by Andrew Lang from the Greek classic 'Homer', this story places Ulysses in the hero's seat as he and his men are trapped on an island occupied by one-eyed giants called Cyclops- and they have a nasty penchant for eating sailors and roasting their remains. Ulysses is known for his "McGuyver" like abilites to find smart ways out of trouble- and he gets busy fast.
Caesar Crosses The Rubicon'.. All of us have had to make serious decisions- and there is always one point at which it is too late to change your mind and head back to safety. Such was Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon with his army as he traveled toward Rome to reclaim it from his adversary. This is the story, adapted by James Baldwin.
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Manage episode 477418457 series 2354655
'Ulysses and the Cyclops'-Adaped by Andrew Lang from the Greek classic 'Homer', this story places Ulysses in the hero's seat as he and his men are trapped on an island occupied by one-eyed giants called Cyclops- and they have a nasty penchant for eating sailors and roasting their remains. Ulysses is known for his "McGuyver" like abilites to find smart ways out of trouble- and he gets busy fast.
Caesar Crosses The Rubicon'.. All of us have had to make serious decisions- and there is always one point at which it is too late to change your mind and head back to safety. Such was Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon with his army as he traveled toward Rome to reclaim it from his adversary. This is the story, adapted by James Baldwin.
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