Amphitheatre

There is mythology of Pompeii and Herculaneum by Hercules. According to Pompeii and Herculaneum: A Sourcebook, “Hercules was sent to the western edge of the world, to Gades (modern Cadiz, Spain). Having defeated the monster Geryon there, he drove Geryon's herd of cattle back to Greece, passing through Italy on his travels. As he did so, he was said to have bestowed upon Pompeii its name, derived from the word for procession common to Greek and Latin (pompe/ pompa). Nearby Herculaneum was also…

"It acquired its name from the giant bronze statue that Nero had commissioned of himself to resemble the Colossus at Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." The Romans used different materials in building this amphitheatre. They made concrete by mixing volcanic materials with stone, sand and limestone. Other materials used were marble, travertine, tuff, tile, bricks, cement and lime. These materials were “very durable, as is shown by the present condition of the blocks in the…

stepped into a time machine? What if you could travel to a place where the ancient Romans reigned supreme, to see their greatest architectural accomplishments without ever setting foot in Rome? The stately columns of the Segovia Aqueduct, ancient amphitheatres where gladiators once battled, fortresses, palaces and artwork like you’ve never seen before in your entire life. Where might you find yourself? In the stunningly beautiful country of Spain! Spain is a wonderful country to visit in…

Rome was a fascinating place with new types of art skills, beliefs and philosophies, languages, architecture, and contributions. The Romans spread an earlier type of floor art called mosaic. A mosaic is a picture made up of many small colored tile pieces or glass pieces. Roman art mainly focused on emotions, feelings, moods, and all sorts of imagination that the artist had visioned. Sculpting techniques from the Roman age were also a popular view to look at in modern times. The Romans…

In a modern global history class taught today, students learn all about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. They know the basic facts, such as how the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were covered with ash, how many, many people died because of the volcano eruption, and how the description we have of the eruption is from a letter written by Pliny the Younger (61AD-113AD). However, many students are not taught about what Roman life was like in Pompeii before the eruption of the volcano. The…

and shopping malls who try to preserve and spread their traditions in the form of recipes and shopping accessories. Enoteca Regionale Palatium, Colline Emiliane, etc are famous restaurants in Tridente. 4. Colosseum to Capitol Hill Colosseum is an amphitheatre built at the centre of the city of Rome. Needless to say it is the most popular of the Roman monuments and most people around the world know about it to a certain extent. Annually millions of visitors come to watch this monument which…

The David Fleay Wildlife Park Applied Theatre Project, uses Theatre in Education through roving theatre, interactive performance and a post-performance workshop for young children. This will take place at David Fleay’s Wildlife Park in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast over five days during a week of the September school holidays. The purpose of this work is to educate young children about why it is important to preserve Australia’s native flora and fauna, why it is in danger, and what they themselves…

As the world, has progressed over the years, so has the medical field. There are many new disorders and diseases being found. We have been aware of one disorder for many years; this disorder is known as the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Per “Autism Speaks” the disorder is characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. A wonderful idea to help someone with ASD would be to provide them a clinic that would involve…

The image in the previous slide is a monument meant to pay tribute to the age of exploration. It is important because the monument shows some of the most important explorers of the Portuguese in the age exploration. Every single figure on the monument played a major role in some form or another. As such not only is the monument important because of the historical figures it represents, but also the time period it honors. Portugal had many famous explorers and journeymen in the age of…

One of the most infamous natural disasters that has ever taken place would have to be the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction and devastation it caused those who lived in Pompeii and other neighboring towns. Before this fateful day Pompeii was a prosperous city that rested on the southeastern base of Mt. Vesuvius. In 90 BCE, Pompeii and its Italian allies rebelled against Rome in what is called the Italic War. Pompeii eventually became Romanized adopting many of the characteristics…