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Cleopatra’s family ruled Egypt for more than 100 years before she was born August 69 B.C. Cleopatra was a queen of Egypt but she was not Egyptian. She was the last of the Macedonian Greek dynasty that ruled Egypt from the time of Alexander the Great's death in 323 BCE to about 30 BCE. She was a talented and resourceful individual of great charm but ruthless when she felt she had to be. Cleopatra was the only one of her family that learned to speak the Egyptian (Coptic) language. She knew a half…

was a patriot and a savior for the people of Rome because he sacrificed his good friend to ensure that Romans would not be enslaved. His actions showed that the people of Rome and their safety come first; him maintaining a relationship with Julius Caesar was a priority for Brutus. Brutus knew that if he did not follow through with his plan, he would regret it for the rest of his life and Romans would die as slaves. Although some would say that Brutus was untrustworthy, by carrying out this…

In ancient times, there were the Romans and the Mongolians. The Romans being a reformed and ever changing society moving forward with technological advances, and the Mongolians being a ruthless force, conquering many societies and keeping the dynasty alive and strong. Each civilization had their similarities and differences, and their pros and cons. In the following paper there will be three aspects of Roman and Mongolian life compared and contrasted; government, military, and religion. Ancient…

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 carrying his father on his back as…

brief, lasting about five months while Caesar was visiting Africa in 46 BC. For about a year, Cleopatra was Caesar’s mistress. She gave birth to Caesarian, and she claimed the father to be Caesar. She attempted to get her son to became an heir to the Roman throne, but Caesar refused because he was illegitimate. Although unconfirmed, Cleopatra and Julius were said to be in love. Although married three times, he had only one legitimate child with his first wife. His other children were born out of…

it’s preservation, it influences the modern world a lot today. (“Vesuvius”) Today, Pompeii has shown us many things of the Roman life. It showed people common day task, from baking bread to someone feeding their animals. Even though most of the place has been looted, Pompeii can give others an idea of their religious beliefs, currency, and/or everyday lifestyle. And for the Romans it was no party when their main tourist attraction was swallowed whole by the lava. Tourism declined and so did…

empire, Rome became weak. Although many historians believe that the invasion of the Barbarian tribes was the cause of the fall of the Roman Empire, there were many economic issues that also contributed to the fall of Rome. Some of these issues included: too much military spending, the costly decision to move the capital from Rome to Constantinople, and the greed of the Roman emperors. When the question of the end of Rome arises, the Barbarian…

- 440 BCE. Most ancient Greek statues were made of bronze, and because bronze is so valuable and can easily be melted down to make weapons, very few of the original figures remain. Therefore, our understanding of ancient Greek sculptures come from Roman marble replicas. (Khan Academy) Spear Bearer is nude male figure, or a kouros. Kouri (plural for kouros) were typically made in honor of…

Medieval society took place during the 1400s to the 1500s. Geoffrey Chaucer was a very famous enough poet at the time. He was labeled the father of English literature. King Edward had awarded him a gallon of wine for the rest of his life for a task he completed. Geoffrey Chaucer was the first writer to use English in a major literary work. He wrote The Canterbury Tales. Medieval society was different then how it is now, everything has changed. The Medieval church was a huge factor during this…

#1) 1. Rebecca Molholt argues that Roman floor mosaics have been in the past looked at the wrong way since art historians have looked at it as a painting and not as a horizontal experience that links myths and sports. #1) 2. One goal of this article is to understand how these mosaics were used. Another goal is to understand how these mosaics worked with the baths where they are located. Lastly, Molholt wants to understand how the myths interact and shape the experience of these floors. #1)…