Commodus

a resemblance in countenance and style between the childhood portraits of Caracalla and Geta as children, and the portraits of Commodus and Annius Verus, the children of Marcus Aurelius. The resemblance can be particularly discerned in the hairstyles of Caracalla and Geta; thick, wild hair worn in long, wavy curls - the style of fifty years previous, that which Commodus and Annius Verus would have been depicted as having (Baharal 1992, p.112). The stylistic similarities in the domestic tondo…

facing an unstable juncture and needed a more firm hand. Enter Severus Septimus. Severus’s attempts to become emperor would begin strongly after the death of then Emperor Pertinax. So outraged by this he and his troops, given to him by former Emperor Commodus, Severus was not only named Emperor by his troops but they also helped him to seize control of Rome after Didius Julianus was sentenced to death by the senate. Severus and his men after acquiring power killed all those who struck down…

A Common Man or a Tragic Hero In the essay, Tragedy and the Common Man, written in 1949 by Arthur Miller is revealed the comprehensive view of the author concerning the notion of tragedy. One of his deepest opinions is that the common man is as capable of experiencing abundant tragedy, as much as kings and queens are. In additions, Miller believes that the sense of tragedy comes into being when the character is ready to sacrifice all he has, to preserve one thing; “ his sense of personal…

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a byproduct of the Soviet Union and the Cold War. As a member of the KGB, he matured the idea of attaining control of Russia in order to reestablish control of the state over individual rights and needs. After the collapse of the communist regime, he positioned within the new structure to finally become the strongest leader so far. His personal goals are rather simple —to stay in power at all costs, create and maintain an image of mental and physical superiority,…

Beginnings of Christianity - 32 CE Christianity started with Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Jewish prophet and teacher who believed that he was the Son of God, and eventually gained many disciples that devoted themselves to him. In 30 C.E. Jesus was sentenced to death because he was seen as a threat to the Romans as potential starter of a rebellion. After his death, his followers believed that he was resurrected on the third day of his death, which was thought to be a sign that Jesus of Nazareth…

Aurelius was able to persevere as a leader and effectively bring the everyone together during disaster (“Aurelius”). Several long battles with the nations of Danube ending in Marcus Aurelius becoming sick and not wanting to continue the fight, his son Commodus made a hurried peace with their enemies (Bunsen). His reign was distinguished by the many financial struggles with the invaders from the east and Marcus was content to bravely undergo the good and the bad of life (Aurelius, Library). As a…

heard that. Rome was huge. Rome covered North Africa, some part of Asia and most of Europe. The Empire reached its height under Emperor Diocletian (284-305 CE) However, Rome did fall. The collapse begins at 180 CE, when Marcus Aurelius died. His son, Commodus took control of Rome and he was a poor leader. Time of disarray followed. The Roman empire collapsed, because of plagues, barbarian invasion, and political problems. Plagues and diseases reduced the Roman population. 3 major plagues were…

Fortunately, I believe the United States will not fall soon like Rome did. The United States exhibits different manifestations than Rome did. For example, the United States has a strong and consistent military force, many cures and doctors for illness, and a good election process. I will provide evidence to show this to you in the paragraphs below. My class notes say that Rome was having problems with having a loyal and strong army. For example, there were, “military leaders fighting among…

Early medicine includes those of the Babylon, Chine, Egypt and India. Greeks introduced medicine diagnosis, prognosis and advanced medicine ethics. During the time of the renaissance anatomy improved and the microscope was invented. Germ theory of diseases lead to many cures for many infectious diseases. Advanced research centers opened in the early 20th century. By the mid-20th century new antibiotics were developed. Medicine was composed because of long infectious diseases. Edward Jenner…

Medicine in ancient Rome began as a very basic and unexplored field however by the end of the Roman empire, things had gotten drastically better. Romans had a large influence on medicine, mainly in public health, for example during that time there were an abundance books written about medicine and remedies, they began having established hospitals, and the medical profession was made separate from home. It was during Roman times that medical schools began being established and there were people…