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There are many beautiful sculptures at the University of Toledo, it was hard for me to pick two to discuss. The thing that makes all of the sculptures different is that they were all given or made for different reasons. Some were given in contribution to professors, some made by professors or students, and some given just to contribute to the beauty of the University’s campus. The University of Toledo has such a beautiful campus, and it is all due to these wonderful sculptures around Centennial…

Essay II: Roman and Chinese Civilization Out of the numerous empire throughout our history, both the Roman and Chinese empires have had a lasting impact on our current civilization today. In terms of their civilizations, Roman and Chinese civilizations had many similarities and differences that showcase their strengths and weaknesses as ever-evolving empires. While the Roman civilization rose and fell as either the Roman Republic or the Roman empire, the Chinese empire lasted over 2,000 years.…

The Roman Empire influenced literature, art, language, the creation of law, democratic government systems etc. The Roman law was known as the twelve tables which was their first code of law. The idea, innocent until proven guilty’, originated from the Roman’s as well. Roman law’s first code was the twelve tables which had a tremendous influence on Western law today. The distinction between public law (“the law of relations between individuals and the state”) and private law (“a branch of the law…

"The Byzantine Empire and its capital city of Constantinople thrived for more than thousands of years and helped shape the history of the modern world (Overview)". The Byzantines were essential because they had good ways of developing architecture and engineering, they modernized, and saved Christianity, and they helped save the legal code to make what it is today. Without these essential qualities from the Byzantines America wouldn’t be what it is today... a free country. “Had the Arabs…

A hero is a savior, someone who is brave, kind, strong, intelligent, and humble. They could be short, tall, green, blue, as long as they have the correct intentions, they can save and help others. There are also dangerous people who may be considered villains or threats. That is usually someone who causes destruction in their paths, constantly wreaking havoc on people, places, animals, and anything else they would like to maim. Sometimes they both cross paths, more often than not, but what if…

The first pair of men I picked who displayed friendship in the novel was Armistead and Hancock. I chose them because although they were on the opposing sides, the two men both remained very close friends. Armistead wanted the Confederates to win; Hancock wanted the Union to win. Neither of them wished for their friend to get hurt in the war though. On page 314, Armistead says, “If I lift a hand against you, friend, may God strike me dead.” He is talking about Hancock when he says friend. This is…

Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Drusilla gave birth to a son named Tiberius Julius Caesar in 42 BC and this is when the story begins. Tiberius was born from an aristocratic father and when Tiberius was little they were forced to flee from Rome because of his father’s republican beliefs and because he had opposed against Octavian in the civil wars. Two years after this happened his mother and father divorced and soon later remarried to Augustus his father’s enemy. Tiberius was very indifferent…

Constantine embarked on a journey for his military career in which he traveled over the Roman Empire from Palestine to Britain, Spain, and Gaul. Before Constantine was emperor the early church was fierce with persecutions by the roman government, but throughout that time the Roman Empire was still growing and spreading. During this time many Christians lost their lives and many important documents were destroyed. He was convinced that he needed a more powerful aid than just his military…

help to set a head on headless Rome.” In conclusion he is stating that Rome without an emperor is like a beheaded body. This interpretation continues throughout the story as Titus places Saturninus as emperor resulting in the disfigurement of the Roman body. As well as the later dismemberment of Lavinia’s body by Chiron and Demetrius, which in a way she represents the woe of woe. Whose virtue represents the Empire, and being dismembered piece by piece.…

Four progressive eras of art are//There are numerous amounts of eras dealing with art; some of the more highlighted periods are Early Renaissance, High Renaissance, Gothic, and Medieval. Each era contributed timeless art pieces and their influences are still being researched and understood today. All of the Eras also helped individuality flourish through art. The creative pieces produced during these periods helped future artist to expand their work, too. Medieval Era occurred during the Middle…