by . julius caesar famously collapsed at the battle of thapsus in 46bc and had to be carried to safety . historians have long believed this was result of an epileptic attack , highlighting other symptoms such as vertigo , dizziness and weakness in his limbs . but new research suggests that the roman general may in fact have been suffering from a series of mini-strokes that affected both his mental and physical state . paul revoir . last updated at 4:49 pm on 24th november 2011 . they are two of the biggest tv hits of the broadcasting year . but now downton abbey and strictly come dancing are to go head to head on christmas day in the annual battle for millions of festive viewers . julius caesar famously collapsed at the battle of thapsus in 46bc and had to be carried to safety.historians have long believed this was result of an epileptic attack , but new research suggests otherwise . pictured is ciaran hinds julius caesar in the drama series ` rome ' doctors at imperial college london came to the conclusion after taking a new look at caesar 's symptoms described in greek and roman documents , according to a report by ian sample in the guardian . ` possible cardiovascular explanations have always been ruled out on the grounds that until his death he was supposedly otherwise physically well during both private and stately affairs , ' the researchers wrote in their study . francesco galassi , a medical doctor at imperial who conducted the analysis with hutan ashrafian , a surgeon at the college , say there are a number of symptoms that mini-strokes can explain better than epilepsy . new research suggests that the roman general may in fact have been suffering from a series of mini-strokes that affected both his mental and physical state . doctors at imperial college london came to the conclusion after taking a new look at caesar 's symptoms described in greek and roman documents . the broadcasters are placing the smash hit shows at the heart of their festive schedules and will compete to be the most watched programme on december 25 . itv are set to put the ratings-winning drama - starring hugh bonneville and dame maggie smith , on at 9pm - while strictly is set to air in a slightly earlier slot . it 's war : itv and the bbc prepare to go head to head with their most popular shows - downton abbey -lrb- pictured -rrb- and strictly come dancing . this comes as terrestrial broadcasters are expected to air more than 380 hours of repeats between them in the two week period around christmas day . bbc1 and bbc2 are between them almost certain to air well in excess of 100 hours of repeats in the fortnight up to december 30 , including a royle family special and the two ronnies . according to the first drafts of festive schedules , itv will air something like 120 hours of repeats and old films including santa clause : the movie , polar express , e.t , miracle on 34th street , towering inferno , harry potter and the chamber of secrets and the railway children . channel 5 is also set to break the century mark for repeats over the period , with tens of hours also expected for channel 4 as well . festive foxtrot : the bbc will be pulling out all the stops with its strictly come dancing christmas special - but it will screen the programme earlier than downton abbey 's 9pm start . these figures are only a start as . for instance , caesar was known to suffer from depression towards the end of his life , which may have been the result of damage to his brain from the strokes . there may have been social reasons why the military leader , and his chosen heir , octavian , believed they suffered from epilepsy . in antiquity epilepsy was referred to as the ` sacred disease ' among the greeks . it was generally perceived by those uneducated in medicine or as being the result of possession by a deity . in literature of the time , epileptics were often the possessors of powers and the subjects of divine favour . the greeks and the romans appear to have known the causes and symptoms of epilepsy quite well . the hippocratic treatise on the sacred disease , which attempts prove the condition is not caused by supernatural causes , outlined them in detail . in his biography of caesar , the greek historian plutarch describes how the leader supposedly had a very public attack of his disease . this took place on the floor of the senate , where he cried that anyone who wished to kill him could . plutarch says that caesar later claimed that it was due to epilepsy , which causes him to become giddy when in front of large crowds . ` when re-evaluating his symptoms , it can be noted that caesar suffered falls during his campaigns in spain and africa at cordoba and thapsus , ' the researchers write . ` he reported symptoms of headaches , vertigo and later on mentioned giddiness and insensibility , when he could not stand up as senators honoured him . ' there may have been social reasons why the military leader , and his chosen heir , octavian , believed they suffered from epilepsy . in antiquity epilepsy was referred to as the ` sacred disease ' among the greeks . it was generally perceived by those uneducated in medicine or as being the result of possession by a deity . in literature , epileptics were often the possessors of powers and the subjects of divine favour . but the researchers note that both caesar 's father and another forefather died without an obvious cause . this may point to the fact that they also suffered from mini-strokes , a condition that can come about due to genetic disposition . channels have yet to finalise what will appear , with a much larger slew . of old shows expected when the time comes . but . amidst all the vintage programming on itv , the festive instalment of . downton abbey is the stand-out programme in its christmas line-up . while not all details are known about the episode , it will see the introduction of nigel havers as the suave lord hepworth who is said to bring romantic intrigue to the series , by charming earl grantham 's sister lady rosamund . meanwhile , the celebrity edition of strictly come dancing features hi-de-hi favourite su pollard , boxer barry mcguigan , singer simon webbe , comedienne debra stephenson , eastenders ' actress charlie brooks . familiar favourites : both networks are expected to pad out their festive schedule with repeats of popular programmes , such as itv 's midsomer murders -lrb- pictured -rrb- . as tradition requires , itv is packing . its schedule with repeats of shows like midsomer murders , poirot , miss . marple , you 've been framed . other films are set to include notting hill , k-9 , cats and dogs , gladiator , vertigo , happy feet , march of the penguins and king ralph . the bbc has only released a fraction of its schedule , which apart from children ' s programmes such as horrible histories horrible christmas also includes repeats of the two ronnies sketchbook and the royle family christmas special . observers are predicting that there will be more repeats than ever this year as a result of the financial climate . among the other shows set to challenge strictly and downton abbey over the christmas period will be ray winstone starring in an adaption of charles dickens novel great expectations , the doctor who christmas special as well as the soaps eastenders and coronation street . the bbc is also showing adventure film the borrowers , starring stephen fry and victoria wood and a re-working of jim 'll fix it with shane ritchie and an animated version of the hugely popular children 's book , the gruffalo 's child .
roman general suffered from vertigo , dizziness and weakness in limbs . historians have long believed this was caused by late onset of epilepsy . epilepsy was often referred to as the ` sacred disease ' in ancient rome . new look at symptoms reveal they have more in common with strokes .
by . julius caesar famously collapsed at the battle of thapsus in 46bc and had to be carried to safety . historians have long believed this was result of an epileptic attack , highlighting other symptoms such as vertigo , dizziness and weakness in his limbs . but new research suggests that the roman general may in fact have been suffering from a series of mini-strokes that affected both his mental and physical state . paul revoir . last updated at 4:49 pm on 24th november 2011 . they are two of the biggest tv hits of the broadcasting year . but now downton abbey and strictly come dancing are to go head to head on christmas day in the annual battle for millions of festive viewers . julius caesar famously collapsed at the battle of thapsus in 46bc and had to be carried to safety.historians have long believed this was result of an epileptic attack , but new research suggests otherwise . pictured is ciaran hinds julius caesar in the drama series ` rome ' doctors at imperial college london came to the conclusion after taking a new look at caesar 's symptoms described in greek and roman documents , according to a report by ian sample in the guardian . ` possible cardiovascular explanations have always been ruled out on the grounds that until his death he was supposedly otherwise physically well during both private and stately affairs , ' the researchers wrote in their study . francesco galassi , a medical doctor at imperial who conducted the analysis with hutan ashrafian , a surgeon at the college , say there are a number of symptoms that mini-strokes can explain better than epilepsy . new research suggests that the roman general may in fact have been suffering from a series of mini-strokes that affected both his mental and physical state . doctors at imperial college london came to the conclusion after taking a new look at caesar 's symptoms described in greek and roman documents . the broadcasters are placing the smash hit shows at the heart of their festive schedules and will compete to be the most watched programme on december 25 . itv are set to put the ratings-winning drama - starring hugh bonneville and dame maggie smith , on at 9pm - while strictly is set to air in a slightly earlier slot . it 's war : itv and the bbc prepare to go head to head with their most popular shows - downton abbey -lrb- pictured -rrb- and strictly come dancing . this comes as terrestrial broadcasters are expected to air more than 380 hours of repeats between them in the two week period around christmas day . bbc1 and bbc2 are between them almost certain to air well in excess of 100 hours of repeats in the fortnight up to december 30 , including a royle family special and the two ronnies . according to the first drafts of festive schedules , itv will air something like 120 hours of repeats and old films including santa clause : the movie , polar express , e.t , miracle on 34th street , towering inferno , harry potter and the chamber of secrets and the railway children . channel 5 is also set to break the century mark for repeats over the period , with tens of hours also expected for channel 4 as well . festive foxtrot : the bbc will be pulling out all the stops with its strictly come dancing christmas special - but it will screen the programme earlier than downton abbey 's 9pm start . these figures are only a start as . for instance , caesar was known to suffer from depression towards the end of his life , which may have been the result of damage to his brain from the strokes . there may have been social reasons why the military leader , and his chosen heir , octavian , believed they suffered from epilepsy . in antiquity epilepsy was referred to as the ` sacred disease ' among the greeks . it was generally perceived by those uneducated in medicine or as being the result of possession by a deity . in literature of the time , epileptics were often the possessors of powers and the subjects of divine favour . the greeks and the romans appear to have known the causes and symptoms of epilepsy quite well . the hippocratic treatise on the sacred disease , which attempts prove the condition is not caused by supernatural causes , outlined them in detail . in his biography of caesar , the greek historian plutarch describes how the leader supposedly had a very public attack of his disease . this took place on the floor of the senate , where he cried that anyone who wished to kill him could . plutarch says that caesar later claimed that it was due to epilepsy , which causes him to become giddy when in front of large crowds . ` when re-evaluating his symptoms , it can be noted that caesar suffered falls during his campaigns in spain and africa at cordoba and thapsus , ' the researchers write . ` he reported symptoms of headaches , vertigo and later on mentioned giddiness and insensibility , when he could not stand up as senators honoured him . ' there may have been social reasons why the military leader , and his chosen heir , octavian , believed they suffered from epilepsy . in antiquity epilepsy was referred to as the ` sacred disease ' among the greeks . it was generally perceived by those uneducated in medicine or as being the result of possession by a deity . in literature , epileptics were often the possessors of powers and the subjects of divine favour . but the researchers note that both caesar 's father and another forefather died without an obvious cause . this may point to the fact that they also suffered from mini-strokes , a condition that can come about due to genetic disposition . channels have yet to finalise
by . julius caesar famously collapsed at the battle of thapsus in 46bc and had to be carried to safety . historians have long believed this was result of an epileptic attack , highlighting other symptoms such as vertigo , dizziness and weakness in his limbs . but new research suggests that the roman general may in fact have been suffering from a series of mini-strokes that affected both his mental and physical state . paul revoir . last updated at 4:49 pm on 24th november 2011 . they are two of the biggest tv hits of the broadcasting year . but now downton abbey and strictly come dancing are to go head to head on christmas day in the annual battle for millions of festive viewers . julius caesar famously collapsed at the battle of thapsus in 46bc and had to be carried to safety.historians have long believed this was result of an epileptic attack , but new research suggests otherwise . pictured is ciaran hinds julius caesar in the drama series ` rome ' doctors at imperial college london came to the conclusion after taking a new look at caesar 's symptoms described in greek and roman documents , according to a report by ian sample in the guardian . ` possible cardiovascular explanations have always been ruled out on the grounds that until his death he was supposedly otherwise physically well during both private and stately affairs , ' the researchers wrote in their study . francesco galassi , a medical doctor at imperial who conducted the analysis with hutan ashrafian , a surgeon at the college , say there are a number of symptoms that mini-strokes can explain better than epilepsy . new research suggests that the roman general may in fact have been suffering from a series of mini-strokes that affected both his mental and physical state . doctors at imperial college london came to the conclusion after taking a new look at caesar 's symptoms described in greek and roman documents . the broadcasters are placing the smash hit shows at the heart of their festive schedules and will compete to be the most watched programme on december 25 . itv are set to put the ratings-winning drama - starring hugh bonneville and dame maggie smith , on including santa clause : the movie , polar express , e.t , miracle on 34th street , towering inferno , harry potter and the chamber of secrets and the railway children . channel 5 is also set to break the century mark for repeats over the period , with tens of hours also expected for channel 4 as well . festive foxtrot : the bbc will be pulling out all the stops with its strictly come dancing christmas special - but it will screen the programme earlier than downton abbey 's 9pm start . these figures are only a start as . for instance , caesar was known to suffer from depression towards the end of his life , which may have been the result of damage to his brain from the strokes . there may have been social reasons why the military leader , and his chosen heir , octavian , believed they suffered from epilepsy . in antiquity epilepsy was referred to as the ` sacred disease ' among the greeks . it was generally perceived by those uneducated in medicine or as being the result of possession by a deity . in literature of the time , epileptics were often the possessors of powers and the subjects of divine favour . the greeks and the romans appear to have known the causes and symptoms of epilepsy quite well . the hippocratic treatise on the sacred disease , which attempts prove the condition is not caused by supernatural causes , outlined them in detail . in his biography of caesar , the greek historian plutarch describes how the leader supposedly had a very public attack of his disease . this took place on the floor of the senate , where he cried that anyone who wished to kill him could . plutarch says that caesar later claimed that it was due to epilepsy , which causes him to become giddy when in front of large crowds . ` when re-evaluating his symptoms , it can be noted that caesar suffered falls during his campaigns in spain and africa at cordoba and thapsus , ' the researchers write . ` he reported symptoms of headaches , vertigo and later on mentioned giddiness and insensibility , when he could not stand up as senators honoured him . ' there may have been social reasons why the military leader , and his chosen heir , octavian , believed they suffered from epilepsy . in antiquity epilepsy was referred to as the ` sacred disease ' among the greeks . it was generally perceived by those uneducated in medicine or as being the result of possession by a deity . in literature , epileptics were often the possessors of powers and the subjects of divine favour . but the researchers note that both caesar 's father and another forefather died without an obvious cause . this may point to the fact that they also suffered from mini-strokes , a condition that can come about due to genetic disposition . channels have yet to finalise repeats than ever this year as a result of the financial climate . among the other shows set to challenge strictly and downton abbey over the christmas period will be ray winstone starring in an adaption of charles dickens novel great expectations , the doctor who christmas special as well as the soaps eastenders and coronation street . the bbc is also showing adventure film the borrowers , starring stephen fry and victoria wood and a re-working of jim 'll fix it with shane ritchie and an animated version of the hugely popular children 's book , the gruffalo 's child .
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' there may social reasons the military leader, and his chosen heir octavian believed suffered epilepsy in antiquity epilepsy referred the ` sacred disease among. it generally perceived those uneducated medicine or as the result possession by a deity. in literature, epileptics were often the possessors powers the subjects divine favour but the researchers note both caesar 's father another forefather died without an obvious cause. this may point they also suffered ministrokes, come genetic disposition channels have yet finalise what appear, with a much larger slew. of old shows expected when the time. but. amidst all the vintage programming on itv, the festive instalment. downton abbey is the stand-out programme its christmas line-up. while not all details the episode, will see nigel havers as the suave lord hepworth who said bring romantic intrigue, by charming earl grantham 's sister lady rosamund. meanwhile, the celebrity edition strictly come dancing features hide-hi favourite su pollard boxer barry mcguigan singer simon webbe comedienne debra stephenson eastenders ' actress charlie brooks. familiar favourites : both networks expected pad their festive schedule repeats popular programmes, such itv 's midsomer murders -lrb- pictured -rrb-. as tradition requires, itv packing. its schedule with repeats shows like midsomer murders, poirot miss. marple, you ' framed. other films set include notting hill, k-9 cats gladiator vertigo, happy feet march king ralph the bbc has only released a fraction its schedule, apart children ' s programmes such horrible histories horrible christmas also includes repeats the two ronnies sketchbook the royle family christmas special observers are predicting there more repeats a result the financial climate. among the other shows set challenge strictly and downton abbey over the christmas period will ray winstone starring in charles dickens novel great expectations, the doctor christmas special as well the soaps eastenders and coronation street. the bbc is also showing adventure film the borrowers, starring stephen fry victoria wood and a reworking jim 'll fix with shane ritchie an animated version the hugely popular children 's book, the gruffalo 's child.
imperial who conducted the analysis with hutan ashrafian , a surgeon at the college , say there are a number of symptoms that mini-strokes can explain better than epilepsy . new research suggests that the roman general may in fact have been suffering from a series of mini-strokes that affected both his mental and physical state . doctors at imperial college london came to the conclusion after taking a new look at caesar 's symptoms described in greek and roman documents . the broadcasters are placing the smash hit shows at the heart of their festive schedules and will compete to be the most watched programme on december 25 . itv are set to put the ratings-winning drama - starring hugh bonneville and dame maggie smith , on at 9pm - while strictly is set to air in a slightly earlier slot . it 's war : itv and the bbc prepare to go head to head with their most popular shows - downton abbey -lrb- pictured -rrb- and strictly come dancing . this comes as terrestrial broadcasters are expected to air more than 380 hours of repeats between them in the two week period around christmas day . bbc1 and bbc2 are between them almost certain to air well in excess of 100 hours of repeats in the fortnight up to december 30 , including a royle family special and the two ronnies . according to the first drafts of festive schedules , itv will air something like 120 hours of repeats and old films including santa clause : the movie , polar express , e.t , miracle on 34th street , towering inferno , harry potter and the chamber of secrets and the railway children . channel 5 is also set to break the century mark for repeats over the period , with tens of hours also expected for channel 4 as well . festive foxtrot : the bbc will be pulling out all the stops with its strictly come dancing christmas special - but it will screen the programme earlier than downton abbey 's 9pm start . these figures are only a start as . for instance , caesar was known to suffer from depression towards the end of his life , which may have been the result of damage to his brain from the strokes . there may have been social reasons why the military leader , and his chosen heir , octavian , believed they suffered from epilepsy . in antiquity epilepsy was referred to as the ` sacred disease ' among the greeks . it was generally perceived by those uneducated in medicine or as being the result of possession by a deity . in literature of the time , epileptics were often the possessors of powers and the subjects of divine favour . the greeks and the romans appear to have known the causes and symptoms of epilepsy quite well . the hippocratic treatise on the sacred disease , which attempts prove the condition is not caused by supernatural causes , outlined them in detail . in his biography of caesar , the greek historian plutarch describes how the leader supposedly had a very public attack of his disease . this took place on the floor of the senate , where he cried that anyone who wished to kill him could . plutarch says that caesar later claimed that it was due to epilepsy , which causes him to become giddy when in front of large crowds . ` when re-evaluating his symptoms , it can be noted that caesar suffered falls during his campaigns in spain and africa at cordoba and thapsus , ' the researchers write . ` he reported symptoms of headaches , vertigo and later on mentioned giddiness and insensibility , when he could not stand up as senators honoured him . ' there may have been social reasons why the military leader , and his chosen heir , octavian , believed they suffered from epilepsy . in antiquity epilepsy was referred to as the ` sacred disease ' among the greeks . it was generally perceived by those uneducated in medicine or as being the result of possession by a deity . in literature , epileptics were often the possessors of powers and the subjects of divine favour . but the researchers note that both caesar 's father and another forefather died without an obvious cause . this may point to the fact that they also suffered from mini-strokes , a condition that can come about due to genetic disposition . channels have yet to finalise
 The text discusses the research conducted by Dr. Ashrafian, a surgeon at Imperial College London, who analyzed Caesar's symptoms and concluded that he may have suffered from mini-strokes, which could explain his mental and physical decline. The study suggests that Caesar's symptoms were consistent with those of mini-strokes, including memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with speech and movement. The researchers also found that Caesar's family history was consistent with a genetic predisposition to stroke. The findings provide new insights into Caesar's health and suggest that his death may have been related to a series of mini-strokes rather than a single assassination event.