Commodus Antoninus Augustus‚ commonly referred to as Commodus‚ was the only surviving son and heir of Marcus Aurelius. He was born in 31 August AD 161 in Lanuvium‚ south-east of Rome. At the age of five‚ he‚ along with his younger brother‚ Marcus Annius Verus‚ was named Caesar (junior Emperor). However the latter later died which left Commodus as the only surviving son and heir. In AD 177‚ after the revolt of Cassius‚ Marcus Aurelius gave Commodus the title of Augustus‚ therefore making him joint emperor
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major threat to others. Spartacus was a good leader. He tried to protect his army by sending them towards the Alps and headed for their homelands (133:1). Spartacus’ plan threw Rome into full panic. Some of Spartacus’ men faced a surprise attack from Lucius Gelluius Publicola but Spartacus came out victorious. Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus attempted to surround Spartacus and instead of fleeing he showed courage. He went head on with Cossinius’ army‚ won‚ and took their supplies (133:2). Spartacus continued
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The Fall of Republicanism and Rome Why did Rome fall? Some say Rome fell because Roman Empire was just too big‚ making it collapse. Others say the empire spent too much of its resources on the poor‚ drawing away much needed funds from the empire. Another theory was that plagues reduced the population to the point it could not sustain itself‚ and another was that the citizens of Rome became too satisfied and lazy‚ allowing the empire to crumble due to neglect. The list goes on and on;
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In Roman literature Aeneas serves as the epitome of a well behaved exemplary citizen. The poet Archias is also the embodiment of the values of Rome. He displays loyalty‚ honesty‚ and honorable character. These traits make him a model citizen. However we also have Roman citizens like Catalina who have done bad things like attempting to over throw the republic‚ attempting assassinations‚ and extorting money. Behaviors among citizens such as those displayed by Catalina force us to pose the question
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When Ivy and Lucius make plans to marry‚ Noah isn’t very keen on the idea. Knowing that Noah has a mental disability‚ he fell in love with Ivy. He was jealous of the two lovers‚ fearing that Ivy would no longer have time for him. This of course leads to the tragic stabbing
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Zephyrinus | 199 | 217 | 16. | St. Callistus I | 217 | 222 | 17. | St. Urban I | 222 | 230 | 18. | St. Pontain | 230 | 235 | 19. | St. Anterus | 235 | 236 | 20. | St. Fabian | 236 | 250 | 21. | St. Cornelius | 251 | 253 | 22. | St. Lucius I | 253 | 254 | 23. | St. Stephen I | 254 | 257 | 24. | St. Sixtus II | 257 | 258 | 25. | St. Dionysius | 260 | 268 | 26. | St. Felix I | 269 | 274 | 27. | St. Eutychian | 275 | 283 | 28. | St. Caius -- also called Gaius | 283 | 296 |
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The paradox of tragedy is when the worst comes inevitably even to those who proceed with the best meaning. Titus Adronicus‚ King Lear‚ and Timon of Athens are a collection of some Shakespearean tragedies that have survived through the ages because of their content. The society that perceived and attended the theatre at the time each play was written had some influence on how the plays were written or performed in the future. Critics have reviewed and studied all of these plays and many different
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Michael D Brown Mrs. Lucius ENG. 1113 June 10‚ 2009 There is one item that everyone uses and many have very strong feeling for it‚money. Money can affect issues such as well-being‚ safety‚ self-esteem‚ and even something as personal as a career or relationship choice. There are many factors that can contribute to an individual’s attitude toward money‚ such as economic standings‚ culture‚ upbringing‚ and most importantly the individual’s personal definition of financial success. When asking
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ---------Scene 1: In a cage. ---------LOCATION: Little Whinging‚ Surrey – night ---------LOCATION: No. Four Privet Drive – Harry’s room - night HARRY: I can’t let you out‚ Hedwig. I’m not allowed to use magic outside of school. Besides‚ if Uncle VernonUNCLE VERNON: Harry Potter! HARRY: Now you’ve done it. AUNT PETUNIA: He’s in there. Vernon... UNCLE VERNON: I’m warning you‚ if you can’t control that bloody bird it’ll have to go. HARRY: But she’s bored
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Boyle‚ T.C. “Drop City” (November 2016): 3-209 Boyle introduces the two different lifestyles of the people who live in Alaska verus the people who live in Drop City. The characters in this story are all in search of a utopia kind of lifestyle instead of a bourgeois controlled lifestyle. The people in drop city are hippies and believe in free love‚ unquantified drugs‚ free food and no rules. The beliefs of the people from Alaska are different including their belief in monogamous relationships. During
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