Palatine Hill

Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (Caligula) was one of the many emperors of Ancient Rome. He was born on 31 August AD 12 in Antium, Italy and died on 24 January AD 41, at age 28 at Palatine Hill, Rome. Sadly his reign only lasted 4 years due to the fact that he was assassinated. In those small four years, he made great changes to Rome. Caligula was born on 31 August AD 12 in Antium, Italy and was one of the 6 surviving children of Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder. When he was little he…

The Circus Maximus was the first and largest circus in Ancient Rome. The Circus Maximus was located in Rome, Italy. The Circus Maximus was built between the Palatine and Aventine hill. The Circus Maximus has an impact in today's society. The Circus Maximus was a 600 meter long and 180 meters wide circus in Ancient Rome.The Circus Maximus was built by Tarquinius Priscus.In the Circus Maximus the most popular sport was chariot racing. According to legend the chariot races began by Romulus on the…

Greek mythology is the religion of the ancient Greeks. It was a group of myths and lessons that the ancient Greeks created. Roman mythology is a series of stories that represent ancient Rome’s creation. These two mythologies came about around the same time period, and were are parallel to each other religions and traditions. Each one have gods and goddesses, an afterlife, and a relationship with mortals, or humans. They are the same, but how they explain their religions are completely different.…

Archaeological Evidence & Historical Evidence Similarly any research done today on any time period from Ancient Rome to American history, using the archeological evidence and the historical evidence that is available can really be helpful for understanding a history. There is so much to be learned from the sources created by people who actually lived in the Roman Empire, even if years or generations had passed before they were documented. These forms of evidence can be enlightening but it is…

Colosseum appear to be one of the world's most beautiful and classical monuments, it also represents such immense power from thousands of years ago. The Roman Colosseum is an oval amphitheatre that is located in the city of Rome, Italy, just east of Palatine Hill. It is considered one of the most grand works of architecture and engineering. The Colosseum is a freestanding architecture of stone and concrete, contrary to most earlier amphitheatres which were all nearly dug into hillsides for…

Introduction Italy a country filled with life. From its deep history in music and art to its rich culture in food and architecture, Italy is the place for family love and great friendship. From the superiority of the Roman Empire (31 BCE to 476 CE) to the rebirth of the Renaissance (14th century- mid 17th century), Italy has a story that is filled with ups and downs and a unifying love that will bring all to its lands for a peak of the past. Slightly larger than the state of Arizona, Italy is a…

The Arch of Titus (also known as Arco di Tito, or Arcus Titi) is an ancient Roman arch built in honor of the victories of the older brother of Emperor Domitian, Titus, in the year 82 C.E. It is located at the bottom of the Palatine hill in Via Sacra, Rome, Italy, southeast of the Roman Forum complex. It was built during the peak of the Roman Empire, known as the Early Imperial Period, by Domitian’s supposed favorite architect Rabirius, who is also credited to have built the Colosseum. The major…

Emperor Research Questions 1. What is the name of your emperor? The name of my emperor was, Gaius Caesar, “Caligula”, which means (little boot). Source: http://www.biography.com/people/caligula-9235253 2. When was he in power? Caligula was in power as the third emperor of Rome from 37-41 AD. Source: http://www.biography.com/people/caligula-9235253 3. Write one substantial paragraph (at least 5 sentences) describing and contextualizing what was happening in Rome at this time? Mention any…

The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic capillaries and vessels, lymph nodes, the spleen, the thymus, the tonsils, and lymph itself. Some of the fluid that is deposited into the tissues from the blood is taken up by lymphatic capillaries where it becomes lymph. Lymphatic capillaries and vessels have valves that prevent back flow, ensuring one-way flow of lymphatic fluids. Lymphatic capillaries eventually converge to form lymphatic vessels, which are similar in comparison to veins. Lymphatic…

The early Roman domain was quite known through the land; Aggressive, fierce and innovated individuals who were both strong in battle and in society. The Romans considered themselves the best, the people with a strong morality, with the favoritism of the gods themselves; “IV. But the fates, I suppose, demanded the founding of this great city, and the first establishment of an empire, which is now, in power, next to the immortal gods.” Nothing could touch them nor harm them as they were the romans…