Amphitheatre

Most Holy Lord Pluto, King of the Underworld. I invoke you to curse (maledictionem) the success of the charioteer on the far right side, called Scorpus of the Green faction, who is twenty seven years old and has acquired many wins he does not deserve. May you bind his body, his mind, his hands, his eyes, his courage, his nerves, his victory, and his legs, so that he may not be able to properly steer his chariot at the Royal Games tomorrow. May you also bind the body, mind, and legs of his horses…

The Hippodrome was a course designed for chariot racing in ancient Greece and later ancient Rome. In researching this ancient Greek structure, my research will come from reliable historical accounts, because I am unable to go to examine a Hippodrome myself. I will be examining four areas in this essay including how the Greeks used the Hippodrome, why it was important, and lastly, how it’s importance still affects society today. The Hippodrome, similar to a racecourse today, was an ancient…

In both the temporary seating erected in the fora for early games, as well as the permanent amphitheatres constructed later, spectators were designated seats based on social status1. This physical organization of Roman social hierarchy not only reminded each individual of their place in society, but also that they were part of the social community…

Throughout history religion and politics have played a vital role in shaping civilizations. Politics determine who will run the country and religion will always be a factor on how a country is ran. These two go hand in hand and can influence the outcome of the community. The Roman Empire is a prime example of how a civilization relies on the structure of the government. Theodosius the Great conveys the problem with Ancient Rome when he says, “I do not say that the people in that century were…

It was fully encompassed elliptical layout with amphitheatre; the spectators could focus only on the central area for the games, forming the typological evolution of the prototypes of stadium. Spectators' tiers were a four side closed building, arranged on a natural slope, the lower part was made of stone…

1. What was the purpose of Roman wall paintings and floor mosaics, and what do they tell us about the lives of the Romans? The Roman wall paintings depicted many different things depending on the style of the painting (Kleiner, 2012). The first style of wall paintings within Roman art had purposes that were meant to replicate the marble walls of Kings (Kleiner, 2012). In the second style of wall paintings, the Romans utilized art to create three-dimensional scenes on the wall (Kleiner, 2012)…

marriage and wisdom, had a notable presence in Pompeii. One of the most notable influences Isis and the Egyptian culture had on Pompeii was the Temple of Isis, erected in devotion to her within the city. The temple was situated near the Large Amphitheatre in the Pompeiian Forum. Source A also shows the influence of Egyptian culture. It depicts a marble statue of Isis, found in Pompeii. This statue shows that the worship of Isis was not limited to just the Temple and that she must have been…

status” the elites of these municipia embarked on a process of investment, providing an array of previously inaccessible civic amenities. Towns which were identified with rebellion during the conflict, such as Pompeii, received Forum baths, an amphitheatre and a covered theatre soon after the Social War ; gestating a multiplier effect which catalysed a process of urbanisation that ultimately produced the “high rents, poor living conditions, and underemployment” characterising urban centres of…

Golden is located N of I-70 and West of Denver in Jefferson county, Colorado. From 1862 to 1876 Golden was the capital city of Colorado. A gold discovery in Clear Creek attracted settlers in mid 19th century. Rich soil in the valleys; coal mining and clay extractions were also major attractions for settlers. In 1870 there were five smelters and Colorado central railroad was built. In 1873, Adolph Coors opened a brewery, using mountain spring waters of Clear Creek. The Coors plant is the world…

The most impressive archaeological find in Campania, was Pompeii . It was a archaeological preserved city due to the eruption of Mt Vesuvius, which preserved both the inhabitants and their city. Here archaeological evidence is abundant. This evidence tells its own story about the city and in turn reveals the Roman culture and influences were present. The Romans didn’t arrive until 80BC, and at this time Sulla proceeded to colonize Pompeii . Tension between the locals and the colonist grew and…