The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization‚ characterized by government headed by emperors‚ and large territorial holdings around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe‚ Africa‚ and Asia. The 500 year old republic which preceded it was severely destabilized in a series of civil wars and political conflict‚ during which Julius Caesar was appointed as perpetual dictator and then assassinated in 44 BC. Civil wars and executions continued‚ culminating in the victory of
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he Romans in Britain The Romans arrived in Britain in 55 BC. The Roman Army had been fighting in Gaul (France) and the Britons had been helping the Gauls in an effort to defeat the Romans. The leader of the Roman Army in Gaul‚ Julius Caesar‚ decided that he had to teach the Britons a lesson for helping the Gauls – hence his invasion. Julius Ceasar In late August 55 BC‚ 12‚000 Roman soldiers landed about 6 miles from Dover. Caesar had planned to land in Dover itself‚ but had to change his
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A vast number of ancient Roman deities are known by name. The most familiar today are those the Romans identified with Greek counterparts (see interpretatio graeca)‚ integrating Greek myths‚ iconography‚ and sometimes religious practices into Roman culture‚ including Latin literature‚ Roman art‚ and religious life as it was experienced throughout the Empire. Many of the Romans’ own gods remain obscure‚ known only by name and function‚ through inscriptions and texts that are often fragmentary—particularly
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<http://library.thinkquest.org/23492/data/history.htm>. . "All About Ancient Roman Sculpture: Materials‚ Styles And Artists ." Essortment. Demand Media‚ n.d. Web. 21 Nov 2012. <http://www.essortment.com/ancient-roman-sculpture-materials-styles-artists-51709.html>. . "Art." Ancient Greece. University Pree‚ n.d. Web. 21 Nov 2012. <http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Sculpture/>. Roman Sculpture Roman sculpture effects life and plays an important role in Ancient Rome‚ Julius Caesar
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The Roman Government Latin Investigation By Abhishek Gambhir January 2013 The High School of Glagow abhishekgambhir14@gmail.com 1. Table of Contents 3. 4 5. 6. 7. 8. Introduction The Leaders Political Groups Monarchy to Republic Conclusion Bibliography Curia Julia The High School of Glagow abhishekgambhir14@gmail.com 2. Introduction I have chosen the government for my latin investigation for many reasons. The first and formost reason is that I am very interested in modern
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Located in the center of Rome‚ just east of the Roman Forum stands one of the greatest architectural structures ever built by man. In 64 AD‚ under Emperor Nero‚ the Great Fire of Rome devastated the empire. Nero decided to take the land for himself and build the Domus Aurea along with a synthetic lake‚ gardens‚ and pavilions. A series of vast aqueducts was constructed there in order to supply water to the land. Afterwards‚ he placed a bronze statue of himself‚ Colossus of Nero. When Emperor Vespasian
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One battle that illustrates this issue is the battle of Heraclea‚ where the Romans faced Pyrrhus. The Romans outnumbered the Greeks significantly‚ but they suffered a critical defeat in which they lost thousands of soldiers. The Roman cavalry faced off against the greatly feared Thessalian heavy cavalry: "On the flanks‚ however‚ the Roman cavalry would face the famous Thessalian heavy cavalry and others modeled on Alexander’s Companions‚ commanded by the king himself" (Sidnell‚ 165). They more than
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Roman Entertainment There were many things the Romans did for entertainment. Even though this entertainment was cruel and brutal it satisfied the Roman’s need for excitment and relaxation. In Rome most people loved to watch others suffer and fight to their death. While others loved to go and get a good laugh at the theater or relax and talk about politics at the baths. In the city the state provided most of the entertainment. Outside of the city the people made their own
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ROMAN WOMEN An average roman housewife normally left her home only to go shopping‚ to go to the baths‚ or‚ if she want to go visit her friends and relatives. A women did count as someone in politics. She could not vote or be a witness in court. Divorce was in the early part of the empire impossible‚ even if her husband dated other women. Children legally belonged to their father even after divorce. Roman foods Romans ate beef rarely. It was a mark of luxury and was eaten only on special
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inspired‚ or horrified and disgusted. There are only a few‚ however‚ that are as historically significant as the games of the Roman Coliseum. In 70 AD‚ Emperor Vespasian wanted to create a magnificent structure that reflected his great power‚ and for the amusement of his people. This magnificent structure was called the Flavian Amphitheatre‚ commonly known today as the Roman Coliseum. Vespasian died before the structure was completed. His son‚ and new Emperor‚ Titus‚ oversaw the completion of the
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