delayed the capture of Syracuse by the Romans. Archimedes remained in Syracuse for most of his life except when he went to school in Alexandria. Since Greeks loved to learn and be full of knowledge they would send their sons to schools to become wise Greek citizens. Archimedes had one of the best educations as a boy. When he was in his teens Archimedes traveled to Alexandria and went to one of the most famous schools of mathematics that had been founded by Euclid. There he studied astronomy‚ geometry
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New Testament. It is traditionally ascribed to the Barnabas who is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles‚ although some ascribe it to another apostolic father of the same name‚ a "Barnabas of Alexandria‚" or simply to an unknown early Christian teacher. Toward the end of the second century‚ Clement of Alexandria cites the Epistle. Origen also appeals to it. At some points the Epistle seems quite Pauline‚ as with its concept of atonement‚ giving credence to the author being the Barnabas who was a companion
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attempt to get him in there now. The Winchester did throw him in there before‚ but he managed to escape with the help of a few people. As far as he knew‚ the Winchesters had no idea that he was back out and the only one who did‚ was his soulmate; Alexandria. That was who he was
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The Great library of Alexandria was burned down somewhere between the 1st century BCE and the 4th century CE‚ one theory for why it was burned down was that the people of the city destroyed it because the library was a symbol for wealth and the upper class in the city. In destroying
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was a lyric poet‚ which means her poems were sung‚ usually accompanied by a lyre‚ which was a type of musical instrument. She was included in the list of the Nine Lyric poets‚ which were seen as highly esteemed poets to the scholars Hellenistic Alexandria. It is widely thought that Sappho was born to an Aristocratic family‚ her father is said to have been Scamandronymus‚ and her mother Cleis‚ which Sappho is said to have named her daughter after. Her poetry was mostly about the love and passion of
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revealing an individual’s character through the work. The Bronze Statuette of a Veiled and Masked Dance is a Hellenistic sculpture currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It was made between the third and second century B.C. in Alexandria‚ Egypt‚ and displays the skill of an unknown sculptor who portrays a female citizen of his city. Artworks are always communicating something‚ and by using Dr. Terry Barrett’s method of analysis and interpretation one can deeply
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To Kill a Mockingbird‚ the American classic which throughout the whole text exposed the several stereotypes that existed in our nation decades ago. To Kill a Mockingbird showed in depth stereotypes in the 1930s not only in fictional Maycomb‚ Alabama but throughout our whole nation at the time. The book emphasized on racial‚ class‚ gender‚ and even social stereotypes and how in many cases they were unfair and ridiculous in modern day opinion which is why it is a stunning piece of literature and was
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successful years were in 60s and 70s. He is probably best known for his 1971 season. That was his first year coaching at T.C. Williams High school. Tensions were high‚ because the school district had just became integrated. Racism was a huge problem in Alexandria‚ Virginia‚ consequently‚ this lead to complicated times trying to bring the team together. In an effort to bond the team‚ Coach Boone took them to Gettysburg. This is where he delivered the speech I have chosen to analyze. Point one: Upon arrival
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Alexander the Great was one of the greatest ruler’s and conquerors of all time. He conquered the mighty Persian Empire and most of the known world at that time. Alexander was born in Pella‚ the ancient capital of Macedonia. He was the son of an excellent general and organizer‚ named Philip II King of Macedon. His mother was Olympias‚ princess of Epirus. She was brilliant and hot-tempered. Alexander inherited the best qualities of both his parents. But he was even more ambitious than his
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industry‚ Moreover‚ the article “A Tale of Three Cities” mentions “The United Nations and other international agencies are cooperating with the Egyptian government to finance a new 200-million-dollar Alexandria Library near a possible site of the old one.” (Swerdlow) The quote illustrates that Alexandria preserves the cultural heritage and knowledge well‚ and that is essential to the tourism industry‚ that it would attracts tourist from all around the world. Similarly‚ Dubai also has the features of
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