Lawrence of Rome

Latin was the principal languages in Roman Empire. Latin language can be use universally. Therefore, Roman travellers can communicate easily in different countries of Roman Empire without boundary. Moreover, classical Rome encouraged Roman citizens to have a travel by giving holiday to them. Hence, they are having their working days which began at daybreak and ended shortly after noon. Holiday travel became one of the push factors as a result of the infrastructure and…

The Greeks are well known for their temples, such as one of the biggest ones, the Parthenon. The Parthenon has been standing for thousands of years. It is a symbol of the Greeks culture and their building creations. The Parthenon was an important architectural advancement for the ancient Greeks, and it still stands strong today. The Parthenon was built for the goddess Athena. Athena was the goddess of a lot of things including; wisdom, war, courage, inspiration, civilization, strength, and…

discovered that substituting the sand in concrete with volcanic ash would make a very strong cement. The Romans also debris, broken pottery and lighter materials into concrete and mortar. They also used wood,ceramics metal, and mudstone. Aqueducts Rome had 11 different aqueducts. They were between 10-100 km long…

In the inscription found on the wall of the theater provides evidence that Caesar, a key figure in the rise of the Roman Empire, claims to have conquered the city and will watch over the city to make sure it reaches success. By second century CE, Rome has taken control over the majority of Europe, therefore it is more than likely that this city was part of their conquest. The sculpture of Aeneas’ Flight from Troy is a further connection to the Romans. The sculpture is a depiction of Aeneas…

Regardless of nearly 2000 years separating the creation of Polykleitos’s Doryphoros and Donatello’s David, the two sculptures share astonishingly similar features, yet both remain true to the stylistic characteristics of each respective time periods. The artists incorporated both predictable and cutting edge ideas in their work. Doryphoros, also known as the Spear Bearer, is a marble remake of Polykleitos’s original bronze sculpture circa 450 - 440 BCE. Most ancient Greek statues were made of…

All is true but in the arena only the pretentious survive. Mostly men fought in the colosseum, but when women did they were a glorious spectacle and were honored. “When we think of gladiators in ancient Rome we tend to stereotype and think of men – warriors or slaves” “But interestingly female slaves were also forced into the pit to fight alongside their male counterparts”. Female warriors were made to do certain strange things according to the crowds…

world, Rome rose in power by the cause of its geography and government. Its government is made up of three parts and that each law was written down to control their community. Wars, government issues, and problems started happening during the late republic of Rome. In the ancient world, major power grew due to Rome’s location and government and that there were stories about Rome. The Tiber River in Italy was where the city of Rome was built. The river brought fresh water and it made Rome grow…

Caesar Augustus returns to Rome and declares res publica restoria, meaning the Republic was restored. Learning from his uncle before him, Caesar Augustus hid the power he had. On his return, a triumph was held for his victory against Cleopatra. The Senate feared what Caesar Augustus would do and were subservient to him, and gave him numerous titles so he wouldn’t take over Rome. With his new power, and riches Caesar Augustus changed Rome in various…

Cambridge, Massachusetts is a vibrant city of enormous wealth. It has two of the most prestigious institutions in the world: Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Both universities have staggering endowment funds and own a considerable size of the city’s land. Their renowned names invoke images of a pristine campus with august buildings surrounded by enthusiastic college students. In November 1987, MIT was brought to the forefront of media attention with sensational…

HIST 1421: GREEK AND ROMAN CIVILIZATION Written Assignment Unit 7 Introduction Romans are considered to be the great architects and civil engineers. They used science and advanced technology to make their innovations come to life and revolutions history. Among some of those innovations were the arch and concrete. These two items were so revolutionary to the Romans that they became part every piece of Roman architecture in some way. In this essay, we will talk about these innovations and how…