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Some of you were as confused as I was by the removal of the posting on election day on the Punic Wars. I had wanted to write something, slightly tongue in cheek, that couldn't be thought to reflect on current politics in any shape or form, but still might prompt a debate that wouldn't break our strict guidelines.

What I hadn't realised is that there was a moratorium for that day on any audience contribution at all, in case people used it to discuss British politics. But we can put it up now. Of course, if you are going to the polls in continental Europe today you should avert your eyes and try not to let the deeds of Scipio Aemilianus influence your vote. More relevant blogging on Sunday evening as the results come in.

MALTA

Here in Malta the European elections, amazingly, are about the European Union and its policies. As the UK votes today (Thursday) I can't say much more.

But all over this overcrowded island there's evidence of its rich history - which is a polite way of saying wave upon wave of conquerors. Not that long ago I heard a brilliant episode of my favourite programme - Melvyn Bragg's In Our Time, on the sack of Carthage. Evidence is scant, and I don't want to put my ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ impartiality aside too much, but I have a feeling I know who I would be cheering for in the Punic Wars. Are you for Rome or Carthage?

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