Lawrence of Rome

Several people tend not to know what the Rome-Berlin Axis is. What is the Rome-Berlin Axis? The Rome-Berlin Axis is coalition formed in 1936 between Italy and Germany. You could also refer to this as an alliance between Germany and Italy. This agreement was made, after both Germany and Italy left the League of Nations. It was an agreement made by Italy’s foreign minister Galeazzo Ciano, that Adolf Hitler agreed to and signed in 1936. Due to the Rome-Berlin Axis many other pacts were created…

Throughout history the study of classicism meant a major focus on the cultures of classical Greece and Rome. This was especially true during the Renaissance. In order to understand how aspects of classical societies are preserved and perpetuated throughout history and in the modern world, one must recognize “...globalization and the ever-shrinking world is driving world historical agendas today.” From the yin and yang symbol in Buddhism to democracy in the United States to the Parthenon in…

“The statue now from darkness saved returns, To see the stronghold of Rome’s second life.”, quoted from a poem of Jacobus Sadoletus on the statue of Laocoon. The discovery of Laocoon brought upon a revolution in Renaissance Rome. However, the exact origin of it is still unbeknownst to man. Despite the various theories, I have chosen to believe that the Laocoon Group stems from the Greek Hellenistic period. In this report, I will be touching on an introduction of the sculpture relating to its…

There are many bridges of different shapes, sizes or built from different material, some are even much older than others in the city of Venice, Italy are. Although some bridges are just there and never get talked about and others are well known, they all have interesting history behind their many bricks. The Ponte di Rialto Bridge in Venice is the oldest bridge that crosses the Grand Canal. (learnodo-newtonic) The original wooden bridge was designed by a Swiss Engineer named Antonia de Ponte…

History has seen its fair share of great architectural works, from the Roman Colosseum and the Great Pyramids of Ancient Egypt, to the more modernized Casa Batlló of Barcelona and the Empire State Building of New York. These pinnacles of architecture helped define their societies with their exterior beauty and their underlying meaning. But, there is one monument in particular that to this day, that has still not been fully understood in regards to its origin and meaning. This monument is one…

Italy 10. Topic: Colosseum, Italy The Colosseum is located in the heart of the city of Rome, Italy. This is the largest amphitheater in the history, which can hold around 80,000 spectators. Mostly it was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles. Later this Colosseum was used for housing workshops and religious orders. Vespasian was the emperor of Rome at the time of its construction and Titus completed its construction. In the start of the mediaeval era, this Colosseum was used…

peculiar manner, this NOVA program does an excellent job of educating and intriguing its viewers far more than any piece of art actually does. Pieces of architecture we commonly associated with the Roman Empire, like the Roman Forum or the famous baths of Rome, are expected to intrigue us because of how we regard the Romans as predecessors to our civilization. Rather it’s the less famous pieces of art that shouldn’t be ignored simply on the grounds that while they depict the decrepit concept of…

name Augustus due to his outstanding achievements (Famous Romans, 2015). He is cited as among the best emperors that ever ruled Rome. The other great leader of the Rome Empire was Justinian, who was commonly referred to as the last great emperor. His outstanding army generals played a significant role in requiring various parts of the kingdom that included the city of Rome. Further, Justinian gathered various Roman laws and came up with unified laws that formed the basis of the western legal…

Lucas Verdeja 12/2/14 Period 6 Originally a small village in the 8th century B.C, the Roman civilization will develop into a large empire spanning the Mediterranean Sea. First a republic lead by the Roman Senate it would later develop into an empire under Julius Ceasar where it reached its greatest extent. At its territorial height, the great Roman Empire stretched from Iberia all the way to Levant and from the British isles to Egypt. Many people claim that the roman civilization was possibly…

Rome during the first century BCE consists of mainly extending a lot of its territory, resulting in a spread of their cultures and ideas. Romans regulated their lives through traditional values by focusing on personal connections, the class system, and various religious duties. A lot of their framework came from the Roman Empire’s predecessor, Ancient Greece. The common ideals of Rome during this time include virtue, courage, and faithfulness. As seen in The Rape of Lucretia, the narrative…