Holy Roman Empire

meant that Orestes would now rule the western empire, but he decided to give it took his son, Romulus Augustulus. No one knows why he chose his son to rule instead of declaring the throne his. Some believe Orestes thought Romulus Augustulus would be more excepted then him, because Orestes had no roman blood whereas his son, Romulus Augutulus, had at least a little bit of roman blood in him which in his mind was better than no roman blood. Eastern empire still didn’t accept this new ruler.…

he Romans constructed aqueducts to bring a constant flow of water from distant sources into cities and towns, supplying public baths, latrines, fountains and private households. Waste water was removed by the sewage systems and released into nearby bodies of water, keeping the towns clean and free from noxious waste. Some aqueducts also served water for mining, processing, manufacturing, and agriculture. Aqueducts moved water through gravity alone, along a slight downward gradient within…

STAGE 2 RELIGIOUS STUDIES Assessment Type 2: St Brigid How does St Brigid’s message transcend time and what does it mean to you? St Brigid was one of Ireland’s patron saints, along with St Patrick and Columba. She was a strong, brave woman who was a prophetic leader with a kind heart. She changed the Irish society with her view that education had the power to transform and liberate by creating communities of prayer, education and culture for those in need. Throughout her life, St Brigid…

Roman architecture has influenced modern architecture in profound ways. In the period since the Roman empire’s fall to modern time, humanity has been influenced by both the beauty and function of Roman style architecture. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful and functional pieces of architecture left by the Romans is the Pont du Gard. Located in Nimes, France, the Pont du Gard is a three tiered, multiple arched bridge that spans the river Gardon and functioned in Roman times as part of an…

are seven attractions that made the cut of 21 that I feel should have made the final list of seven world wonders: Roman Colosseum: Rome, Italy Built in 70 A.D., the Roman Colosseum is the largest amphitheater (round, unroofed, arena) stadium ever erected in the Roman Empire. With the ability to hold 50,000 spectators, the Roman Colosseum was built for the entertainment of the Roman people. The Colosseum held various events/games, such as gladiator face offs and battles between wild animals.…

It is thought that the first incarnation of Greek sculpture was in the form of wooden cult statues. None of the statues survived and descriptions of them are rare. Inspired by the large stone sculptures of Egypt and Mesopotamia. The free standing figures both have the frontal stance and solidity traits of Eastern models, but their forms were much more dynamic than those of Egyptian sculpture. The Greeks found over many years that the most interesting and important subject for artistic endeavors…

“The Greeks had their special religious holidays and festivals, but prayer, sacrifice, and other religious ritual influenced, often profoundly, almost every aspect of their everyday lives.” (Life 69). Religious beliefs are an important element of ancient Greek culture because literature such as Homer’s Odyssey offers evidence of these practices and beliefs. There are countless Greek beliefs and practices. The Greeks strongly believed that the gods punished them for unacceptable behavior. They…

murdered in March of 44 BC, which happens to be the same day that the last Tsar of Russia advocates. 2. When Rome was on its high horse, it was way ahead of its time. During its reign, the Romans were able to develop the Roman alphabet, which is what the Western world adopted and still uses today, the Roman calendar, which we also still use today, and other major feats, such as the ability to channel water throughout their cities. This could easily…

Alida Slade It is human nature for people to build bonds and form relationships with other people. From forming an intimate relationship, to forming friends, and even forming enemies, these things come naturally. In the story Roman Fever written by Edith Wharton which plays out a story of two friends reminiscing about the past, but with thinking about the past it brings up old secrets. The two main characters in the story are Alida Slade and Grace Ansely and though out the whole story Alida is…

What are the Differences and Similarities between the Khmer Empire and Medieval Europe There many differences and similarities in Khmer Empire and Medieval Europe Both Medieval Europe and Khmer Empire had very organised and old fashioned social structures. There were very clear social divisions in both societies and there was very limited room for moving from the class into which you were born. The strict hierarchy in both societies was very evident with the King ruling and all other classes…