Spartacus Born?” The most popular date given by historians for the year he was born is 109BC. Where was Spartacus Born? Where was he Born? According to Plutarch "He was a Thracian from the nomadic tribes". Thrace was a region of northern Greece and one of the earliest enemies of Rome. Did Spartacus have a Wife? Did he have a wife? Plutarch refers to a wife of Spartacus as follows‚ "They say that when he was first taken to Rome to be sold‚ a snake was seen coiled round his head while he was asleep
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May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor Throughout time‚ there have been countless movies that began as books. Authors create compelling stories; which captivate one type of audience‚ those who read. These books turn into best sellers‚ which in turn are purchased for production purposes. Once written art is turned into a movie‚ it can grasp the attention of an entire world instead. During the process of transforming a bestselling novel into a box office hit movie‚ sacrifices in the story must be made
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In the Greek world‚ Pericles is widely known as one of the most influential and popular names in ancient history. However‚ the story of Pericles coming to power‚ resembles the mark of a true leader‚ one who understands his country‚ and the people who live in it. We all understand that Pericles was a war hero‚ but his rise to political power is what made him a great leader to the Athenians. His rise to power is drastically different than many of the athenian leader we have come to know and that is
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Democracy Is Not Capable of Empire There are reasons why many of history’s greatest empires have tended to be either oligarchic or monarchial in nature. In observing the development of two of the ancient world’s most prominent models of representative government‚ the Athenian democracy and the Roman Republic‚ it can be concluded that when coupled with the political‚ economic‚ and social changes that come with expansion‚ the complications inherent with systems with democratic design prove incapable
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Marcus Cato: The republican Man Some years into the republic age of Rome‚ Marcus Cato was born into a less-than-impressive‚ but honorable home. Over time‚ Cato would prove to be a great statesman as well as earn many other titles and honors. However‚ before one can understand the great man‚ one must understand the society that shaped him. At this time in its history‚ Rome had formed its republic by vesting the power in the people‚ represented by the senate. Despite there being instances of
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great-niece) in marriage‚ yet Pompey declined. Then in 53 BC‚ Crassus was killed in the battle against the Parthians which further impacted to the Triumvirate’s fading friendship and also meant that the invasion on the East had failed. Suetonius and Plutarch paint the scene with little detail: Pompey is appointed as the sole consul in an emergency as Rome is on the brink of the civil war. With no financial support from Crassus and non-existent political backing from Caesar (coupled
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an Empire under Athenian domination” (Rawlings‚ 1997‚ p. 6). This was brought to a head when the Athenians moved the treasury from Delos to Athens. Plutarch described the reaction of the members of the Delian League as though they were being controlled by a tyranny‚ as Pericles did not feel a need to account for the funds to the league members (Plutarch‚ 75 A.C.E.‚ para 36-37). As unrest ensued‚ Athens would use its control of the Delian League to suppress revolts of members that wished to secede from
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for a wealthy Samian; and that he met his end in the city of Delphi. Plutarch[8] tells us that Aesop had come to Delphi on a diplomatic mission from King Croesus of Lydia‚ that he insulted the Delphians‚ was sentenced to death on a trumped-up charge of temple theft‚ and was thrown from a cliff (after which the Delphians suffered pestilence and famine); before this fatal episode‚ Aesop met with Periander of Corinth‚ where Plutarch has him dining with the Seven Sages of Greece‚ sitting beside his friend
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During the era of classical civilizations‚ the Han dynasty and the Roman civilization were among the most important forces in the world. These two civilizations had large influences on the world and had elaborate views on various advancements like in politics‚ art‚ and religion. However‚ one of the most important advancements that both civilizations embraced was technology. Within these civilizations‚ many people had different attitudes toward technology. Their views differed because of various factors
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Femme fatale is defined as ‘an attractive and seductive woman … who will ultimately bring disaster to a man who becomes involved with her.’ Prior to researching this woman with great historical influence‚ it was believed to me that this image was based on truth and evidence. Not all is certain now that I have assessed her life and significance. Much of what we know about Cleopatra was written after her death‚ when it was politically convenient to portray her as a threat to the city of Rome. This
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