But after all they did, thousands of years later, they sure make a great computer game. (There is irony in there somewhere.)
Have you noticed, Nur, how many elements from popular films there are in Centurion? For example, Cleopatra who looks like Liz Taylor, Spartacus who (continually) leads a revolt, and then, of course, the sea battles and chariot racing.
I think Sid Meier said this about his Pirates! once, that all he did was incorporate the adventures from an old film.
And, no, Baley, I am not talking to myself. Even if you sometimes get that kind of impression.