Ancient Egypt A papyrus was found in Ramses' tomb, along other knicknaks, reading: "One supplementary life in the paradise of Ra if you build your pyramid using our slaves. Eternal damnation if you sign with our competitors. Always trust the quality pyramids from Eternal Buildings, a subsidiary of The God Ra Enterprises & Co." Ancient Greece "Today, on the Acropolis, free philosphy lecture with Aristotles, a young, promising assistant at our University. For supplementary reading materials, make an offering at the temple of Athena and bring along the receipt. ATTENTION! Due to shortage in writing materials, you are requested to bring along your own writing block and scribe. Thank you!" Ancient Rome "Ave Caesar and the people of Rome! At the Ides of March, on the steps of the Senate, our beloved dictator Julius Caesar will have a political debate with his adversaries. Brutus and Mark Anthony will be the featured speakers. Do not miss the chance to vote and win a trip to Egypt and dinner with Cleopatra, Caesar's mistress!" The Middle Ages "Dominus vobiscum and fear the works of Satan! Today, in our humble, but illuminated convent, the best copyists in the region will have a contest of Bible copying with public. There will be three different sections: decorating pages with inventive, colourful, but decent, God-fearing and sobre drawings; calligraphy, in the most original patterns, but easy to understand and good old fashined; and finally illuminating and new comments on the verses, but respecting the tradition of our holy order. All kind of people invited to assist, with some specifications: women prohibited, peasants prohibited, heretics prohibited, laymen prohibited, philosophers prohibited, poets prohibited." . . . (The blank space is dedicated to Communist Russia, where all forms of advertising was forbidden. We would like to mention though, one almost new overcoat, slightly used and washed only three times, for sale in Leningrad. Due to fear of arrest, the potential buyers are requested to come tomorrow evening at The Hungry Cat bar and ask for a glass of the most expensive vodka. Spasiba!) Modern Times "One brand-new Ford Santa Fe for sale. Best price on the market. SPECIAL OFFER! With the car, in the same price you get: one hair dryer, one waterproof watch, three tuna cans, one brand-new suit, living room furniture (5 pieces) and my wife. Please contact my divorce lawyer. Thank you!"