ANCIENT ROME AND GREECE
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- The Getty Villa: Bringing Ancient Rome and Greece to Malibu, CAThe J. Paul Getty Villa in Malibu, California is an excellent museum filled with artifacts from ancient Rome and Greece. It's not an ordinary museum, because it's a replica of a villa from the ash-covered town of Pompeii near Naples, Italy.
The Foreign Policy Similarities Between Ancient Rome and Modern AmericaIt was a bad idea for Cato the Younger to try to judge history before it had come to term - and it's a bad idea now.
How to Attract Fairies and Nature Spirits into Your HomeSpirits are easily attracted to your home and garden and if you respect them, they will remain with you for years to come.- Giving Birth to PsychologyThe idea of psychology has been around since the times of ancient Rome and Greece. This article briefly outlines the history of psychology and explains its origins and explains some of its theories.
Remembering War in Ancient History and Contemporary ExperienceThe Column of Trajan and the Korean War Veterans Memorial are separated by over 1,000 years, but this gap in history did not keep the two monuments from sharing intriguing similarities in their function and social importance.- Wedding Ceremonies and Religion - Why Intermingle the Two?Marriage ceremonies often include a sacred aspect. Ever think about that? Why are most marriage ceremonies religious? Read more to find out.
The Status and Role of Women and Marriage in Ancient RomeMarriage takes on several different forms sometimes associated with social class and others on religious role.
Evolution of the Scarf - a Celebration in Free Knitting and Crochet PatternsScarves and shawls have been a functional part of our daily wear since the days of the Roman Empire. Now, equally as fashionable as they useful, this article shares the history of scarf-wearing and several free patterns for scarves, triangle scarf shawl.- How Women Were Viewed in Ancient TimesInsight into the lives of women in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Babylon.
- List of Imperial Roman Mints for the Historian and Coin CollectorHere is a list of the cities where Imperial Rome had mints for producing their coins, along with their corresponding mint marks. If you are interested in Ancient Rome or simply an avid collector of ancient Roman coins, you may find this list handy.
- A Beginner's Guide to Robert Graves and the Classical WorldWith a few of his historical novels under your belt, classical Greece and Rome will come alive for you.
- The Ancient Origins of Christmas TraditionsThe origins of many Christmas celebration traditions are not biblical. The Christmas tree, yule log, supposed date of Jesus' birth, and Epiphany are all deeply rooted in ancient paganism.
- Magna Mater in Ancient RomeMagna Mater, a goddess brought over from Anatolia to Rome during the Second Punic War, is elusive but fascinating. Some of her devotees castrated themselves in service to the goddess, and many of their ritual activities caused great distress to the rulers of Rome.
- Revealing How Our Congressmen and Senators Get Rich QuickIf you want to get rich quick breaking laws that only apply to mortals you need to go to congress as a senator or a representative. This is good reason for the Occupy Wall Street People to re-think where they should be protesting.
Brief History and Significance of the Byzantine EmpireThe Byzantine Empire has a significant connection to a strong sense of Greek culture and heritage, but this relationship is not addressed in the Western narrative as currently taught.- Dante and the RomansThis essay details several examples of how the world of Ancient Rome impacted Dante's writings centuries later.
- Who was Petrarch?The Italian poet Francesco Petrarca was celebrated for works in Latin and in Italian, and for bringing to light works of ancient Roman and Greek writers.
10 Facts About Ancient ItalyIf you visit Italy and dedicate some time to exploring the country outside major cities, you will find plenty of historical sites and artifacts to help you better appreciate Italy's origins.- Rome Grows: Emperor Suetonius AugustusRome's Emperor Suetonius Augustus and his influence are discussed.
- Home Schooling: Making Studying Fun and InterestingHome schooling gives a wonderful opportunity to take history and other "boring" subjects, add some creativity to the lessons, and make it fun and interesting.
The History of Rickets, Scurvy and Other Nutritional DeficienciesMost of us today understand nutrition sufficiently to prevent diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies, such as rickets and scurvy. However, such was not always the case.
Being a Journalist in a Time of War: Discussions on Iraq and WarThis article explains the role of journalists during wars like Vietnam and Iraq, as well as offers opinions on the situation in Iraq.
Guide to Neo Classical DesignWhat do they mean when they call it Neo Classical? Read this article to find out what Neo Classical is and how to achieve this style.- The Fear of Friday the 13th: Superstition and PhobiaDo you have a fear of Friday the 13th? Do you know anyone who has the fear of Friday the 13th? Can you even imagine that some people would even have a fear of Friday the 13th?
- From Africa to America: A Brief HistoryThe causes and overview of the cruel and inhumane journey for Africans to British North America through the Atlantic slave trade.
Vatican City, Athens and Mykonos: Inspiring Travel DestinationsMy fiancé was planning our honeymoon as a surprise. Little did I know he had Vatican City as well as Athens and Mykonos, Greece selected as our fabulous romantic honeymoon destination that truly became a life changing experience!- Analysis of Siegfried Sassoon's "Glory of Women"This poem is a very sarcastic poem. It marks the beginning of anti-women literature. Men resented the fact that they had to fight in the war, while the women could stay home and pretend that everything was the same as it always had been.
What is the Definition of the Perfect Woman?The definition of the perfect woman has changed throughout the years. This article describes the changes and the outcomes from what Society views as the perfect woman
The Garnet: Birthstone Charm of Warmth and FireIf you are wearing a garnet ring, garnet necklace, or garnet charm bracelet, you are wearing a metaphysically powerful as well as physically warming stone.- Great Ideas for a School or Group Fundraiser Eventevents and ideas that have been proven successful on college campuses for fundraisinga
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