Ask A Lawyer: What is a community property state? Oct 1, 2009
History buffs may be interested in knowing that community property is traceable back to the Visigoths, barbarian invaders of Spain in the fifth century. The primary difference between community property states and common law states is this. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Budget bullfight Aug 9, 2009
The druids, Romans, and Visigoths were all here. Charlton Heston played El Cid, the legendary Castilian knight, against the backdrop of its 15th-Century castle. (BBC News)
Give us your ideas for a new UND nickname May 19, 2009
IDC wrote on May 18, 2009 2:54 PM:" University of North Dakota Visigoths (ancient Germanic people) We can honor the heritage of our Germanic background. And by the way, the Visigoths were considered barbarians during their time. Just in case some German wants to take exception to the name ". troublesome alum wrote on May 18, 2009 2:35 PM:" Well, it can't be anything with Dakota in the title, since that refers to the same Indian nation we just abandoned ... I kind of like: Dakota Sues ... it... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Leo the Great and Attila the Hun May 15, 2009
At the battle of Chalons, considered an historically decisive battle, the Roman General Aetius defeated the Huns with substantial help from the Visigoths. Temporarily defeated, Attila withdrew. (Suite101.com)
How I learned to love (and hate) "American Idol" Apr 19, 2009
The recent Ford "Magic Show" video shoot segment (complete with "arty" Hollywood director) made me feel like I was watching a YouTube video of the Visigoths approaching the walls of Rome. The show prostitutes itself before anything that will sell, from Ford to Coca-Cola and iTunes. (Salon)
Segovia: a smorgasbord of history Apr 4, 2009
Spain has been occupied by the Ancient Romans, the Visigoths and the Moors. All of the invaders were present long enough to build forts, churches and other structures. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cristiano Ronaldo helps Manchester United rewrite the script Feb 25, 2009
The Milanese must have thought the Visigoths were at the gates. English football has moved on but the travelling fan has yet to leave the 1970s. (Telegraph.co.uk)
