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Augustus was born as Gaius Octavius in 63 BC in Rome and was in power after his great-uncle, Julius Caesar. Gaius Octavius was able to take control of one of the most powerful empires in the world at the time and rule it successfully for over 40 years -he was definitely not a weak or an ineffective Emperor. He was the most dangerous Emperor in the world. Augustus had ruthlessly killed his opponents, winning no glory in battle despite outmanoeuvring and beating the proudest men who were not yet…

Greek philosopher Socrates influence on his native land was immense. He was recognized for his work during his own lifetime which was uncommon. His work contributed a lot in the fields of ethics and logic. Socrates believed that living virtues life was more commendable than acquiring material wealth or being overly concerned with their families or political involvement. It is said that he invented the teaching practice known as pedagogy which is a method used by a teacher when questioning a…

all time. His life is stunning, and so are his achievements. Augustus reshaped the entire empire, and enlarged it and its culture, changing the next two centuries for the better. He laid out his own foundation, and started an era that is known as the Pax Romana. Octavius was the grandnephew of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was once the master of Rome, after two expeditions to Britain and crossing the Rubicon River without disbanding his army. After this he made himself out to be a consul and…

The Mongol Empire made an impact on the world as we know it today. They are considered one of the most successful empires to ever rule. The Mongols were ruled by Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan, who is the grandson of Genghis. They ruled somewhere between 1200 and 1360 B.C. The Mongols ruled for a very short period of time, but ruled very effectively. They ruled throughout central Asia and China. The Mongols made a very positive impact on the world. For example, they allowed religious freedom,…

Hunter Scheerbaum Unlike most ancient civilizations, Greeks and Romans expanded their empires successfully through their military powers. Even though military power was what brought these two civilizations to existence, that power later brought them to turmoil and down fall. Greek people thought that they were the superior empire because of there military. Military success became an issue when relationships were started through military power. Athens was in control of international trade and…

In a Roman society the senator was the one that passed the laws and who was in charge of the government. The Roman Empire started as an advisor council filled with patricians. “Senators had special privileges and they alone could hold the highest official offices and judgeships in criminal and civil courts” (The Roman Empire: In the First Century). Citizens also take part in politics, they play a role by governing the state. The Senator and citizens help the roman society maintain stableness and…

Sit Mihi Dux" ("Let not the dragon be my overlord"). The initials CSPB stand for "Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti" ("The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict") and are located on the interior angles of the cross. On the top of the medal the inscription PAX or IHS can be…

Restoration Eschatology: The belief and hope that “in that day” (Hebrew: eschaton), YHWH will end the suffering of the people of Israel and restore their land and fortune. There are several different visions of how this restoration will come about: the return of David (Ezekiel 37:24), or one of his descendants (Jeremiah 33:14-15), a military hero, or even a messiah (could be Cyrus, as in Isaiah 45:1, or Jesus of the New Testament). Messiah/Christ: Messiah comes from the Hebrew word mashiah…

History repeats itself if we as humans do not know what mistakes were made in the past. Ancient Rome lasted for centuries because the leaders adapted to the mistakes of the past leaders. Today’s culture has fallen into a doomed pattern by ignoring the strives the Roman’s made to improve itself. “The Roman Empire made the largest impact on western culture today,” said Dr. Edward Woodfin, a western civilization professor at Converse College. From the time the Roman Empire was established it’s…

The Seated Boxer is a bronze Hellenistic sculpture created in around 100bc. I attribute this work to the Hellenistic period of Greek art. Sculptors of this period concentrated on depicting male athletes just as what the Seated Boxer is. Emotion in Classical Greek art was merely expressed through simple gesture, a technique that contrasts with the style of Hellenistic sculpture. In Hellenistic art, advancement of skilled led to emotion being portrayed vividly through the detailed work of art.…