Constantine and the Christianisation of the Roman Empire. Beginning with the battle of the Milvian Bridge and ending with the death of Fausta and Licinius, this edition shows how the Emperor Constantine brought Christianity to the western world. In AD 312, Rome was in crisis. The empire had been divided into four parts, each with its own emperor who fought one another. Constantine intervened and united Rome, using military might and a new religion – Christianity.
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City Of Rome – Is Rome worth one good man’s life? We believed it once. Make us believe it again. They were a soldiers of Rome. Honor them… Music: Alexander soundtrack – Across the mountains
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The objective is to present the Hystory through Art, passing by Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, The Middle Age, The Renaissance, The Baroque, The Romantism, The Enlightenment, The Pre-Modern Era, … The art of Ancient Greece is one of her greatest gifts to posterity.But when one thinks of Ancient Rome …… her gladiators, her government, or perhaps her armies are the conspicuous mementos. True, the vividly colored murals at Pompeii are spectacular. So are the murals in neighboring towns, also preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD But Pompeii and its neighbors were gay seaside resorts, only provincial cousins of Rome. According to descriptions by Roman historians, the wall paintings in Rome itself far surpassed these from Pompeii. Indeed, it is probably because there is little else that survives to compare with it, that we prize the art of Pompeii and its neighbors so highly. Is this to say, then, that Roman art has little merit, that it is a second-rate rerun of the glorious Greek art which preceded it? The relative merits of Greek and Roman art have been debated by scholars for centuries. Let’s leave the debate to the scholars and turn instead to a more meaningful way in which all art may be judged: that is, as a reflection of the culture that produced it. Just as pop art, like it or not, will give future ages a meaningful image of our society and its values … … so Roman art is an excellent indicator of what mattered to people in Roman times. And just as …
A video made for an Independent Study course at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to show the lasting legacy of the Romans in the world today. Looks at the different aspects of everyday life that were taken from the Romans, much of which we wouldn’t suspect.
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Ancient Rome Interesting Facts & Random Stuff Part 1, Jessica Join Jessica for some interesting facts and trivia about the ancient Rome civilization. What caused the rise and fall of the Roman Empire? Is it true that Rome wasn’t built in a day? Was the means of expansion for Rome really total war? What kind of music did the romans listen to? Here are some random cool facts that you probably won’t see on a History channel or BBC documentary. This video was produced by Psychetruth www.youtube.com www.myspace.com Music By Jimmy Gelhaar www.jimmyg.us http youtube.com Copyright 2010 Target Public Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Rome’s ancient wonders are at tourists’ fingertips when they visit the Eternal City. Step inside Rome’s pantheon for a look at the splendor of ancient Rome, and marvel at the colossal Colosseum, Rome’s greatest engineering feat. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
The objective is to present the Hystory through Art, passing by Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, The Middle Age, The Renaissance, The Baroque, The Romantism, The Enlightenment, The Pre-Modern Era, … The art of Ancient Greece is one of her greatest gifts to posterity.But when one thinks of Ancient Rome …… her gladiators, her government, or perhaps her armies are the conspicuous mementos. True, the vividly colored murals at Pompeii are spectacular. So are the murals in neighboring towns, also preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD But Pompeii and its neighbors were gay seaside resorts, only provincial cousins of Rome. According to descriptions by Roman historians, the wall paintings in Rome itself far surpassed these from Pompeii. Indeed, it is probably because there is little else that survives to compare with it, that we prize the art of Pompeii and its neighbors so highly. Is this to say, then, that Roman art has little merit, that it is a second-rate rerun of the glorious Greek art which preceded it? The relative merits of Greek and Roman art have been debated by scholars for centuries. Let’s leave the debate to the scholars and turn instead to a more meaningful way in which all art may be judged: that is, as a reflection of the culture that produced it. Just as pop art, like it or not, will give future ages a meaningful image of our society and its values … … so Roman art is an excellent indicator of what mattered to people in Roman times. And just as …
Jewelry (joias) is a fascinating fashion accessory that has been popular from ancient times. It has played a variety of roles including political, religious and ornamental, and jewelry artefacts have helped modern historians shape pictures of the daily lives of ancient civilisations.
Jewelry in ancient Rome is no exception. There are literary accounts and pictorial depiction such as in the Regina tombstone, plus an abundance of other artefacts available that help us to understand the role jewelry played during this fascinating time.
Jewelry (joias) was worn by men and women though it was subject to conventions of the time; particularly with regards to the appearance of men. Male jewelry was typically practical in nature. Men usually wore a single ring. The ring would serve a functional purpose. Typically a signet ring, the male jewelry item was used to seal official documentation. The male signet ring was initially iron but was later produced in gold as it displayed status and wealth more clearly.
Other practical uses of the signet ring included the inlay being a type of key for a strong box. Literary evidence suggests that propriety regarding male jewelry (joias) was ignored by a minority of fashion fanatics, as with any other social group. Trends and attitudes also changed from the time of Emperor Augustus. The emperors were established with official state clothing during his reign which included jewelry as a display of status and power.
Jewelry also had a protective function in ancient Rome. Boys wore an item of jewelry known as a bullah. This was worn from being a baby. It was worn around the neck and was a form of chain with a pouch which contained an amulet. This was a jewelry item worn by most classes, but the rich upper class had bullahs made of gold. The amulet was often phallic in design, as boys were considered to be the stronger species and so needed protection. Another jewelry (joias) item worn by boys was a small gold ring which was again carved with a phallus for good luck
With regards to women, jewelry (joias) was first and foremost a display of wealth and status. Women had no obvious status distinction through their dress like Roman men. Therefore, hairstyles and jewelry were the only distinction possible. The importance of jewelry to the status of women is apparent through certain historical events. When the Oppian law was passed in 195BC curbing the use of jewelry and suggesting it be handed over for war materials, women demonstrated against this in the streets. During the campaigns of Marcus Curellius, women chose to donate their jewelry (joias) to get enough gold to send a huge gold vase as an offering to Delphi. Their behaviour was rewarded with speeches at funerals which had previously been only for men.
The type and amount of jewelry worn by women varied, but the richest women were the most flamboyant in terms of amount and style. Amber jewelry (joias) was only worn by lower class women and was thought vulgar by the wealthy who favoured gold jewelry. Other items used to make jewelry include pearls, coloured glass beads and polished stones. These would be inset in gold and would vary in size and style, depending upon status. It was possible to tell a lot about a woman in ancient rome by the jewelry she wore.
The types of jewelry worn include necklaces with adornments such as pendants, amulets. Fibula which are similar to safety pins were used as fasteners and so were often adorned to make them a piece of jewelry that was both function and beautiful. Earrings were popular and came in both hoop and drop styles. Rings were usually inset with stones or carvings.
Particularly popular jewelry (joias) items were engraved gems which were referred to as intaglio. These were gems such as carnelian, jasper and chalcedony that had a sunken or engraved image, created with the use of wheels and drills.
Tomb jewelry findings suggest that bracelets were usually worn in pairs with one on each arm. Some tombs have revealed up to 7 items of jewelry on each arm which shows how the conventions for men and women differed. Even gold thread hairnets have been discovered.
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Constantine and the Christianisation of the Roman Empire. Beginning with the battle of the Milvian Bridge and ending with the death of Fausta and Licinius, this edition shows how the Emperor Constantine brought Christianity to the western world. In AD 312, Rome was in crisis. The empire had been divided into four parts, each with its own emperor who fought one another. Constantine intervened and united Rome, using military might and a new religion – Christianity.
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Want to make a tour to ? If you do not have time to do it on foot, “touch ” each monument, and enjoying the closeness of the artistic and cultural wonders of this busy city, you can settle for a virtual tour and we turn it in your guide.The capital embodies a mysterious charm, the capital and a metropolis that magically transforms into a charming village or neighborhood, depending on how you choose to live it and gives you emotions, ancient and modern, unique emotions.This great city that has kept the gifts of time, managing to blend naturally with the oldest strata of various ages with the current, chaotic living Urbe deserves to be savored in all its forms of art and that is why you may want to visit anyway, even if you’re away or you’re short on time.Pay a visit through the large network and discover the old town doing a tour around the Colosseum.If you read this page means that you are inside the or rather within the site that talks about this great monument, and you can start from here to begin your virtual tour.Discover the history of the Colosseum, its structure, gladiatorial games, curiosities and writers who have spoken. We are confident that eventually it will seem almost to have been there … at least with fantasy, or you turn on the desire to go there soon to see him in person.
From the you can decide to take a tour of the , visit the official website you can make a feast of history and pictures related to it in all respects.We recommend a visit to the Palatine hill to discover the historical and archaeological layers that characterize and testify to its importance as a management center of the ancient city. Find his story on the website of the Archaeological Superintendence and several photos on wikipedia significant.Discover the magnificent Domus Aurea, Nero’s golden house that was built on the ashes of the terrible fire of 64 AD Bright and luxurious, with its stucco and its rich decorations.Do not miss the beautiful Piazza del Campidoglio, an architectural masterpiece designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti. In the center you can admire the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius and opposite the Palace of Senators. To the right is the Palace of the Conservatives and left the New Palace and the Pinacoteca Capitolina.You can find more detailed history on the site www.romecity.it.Visit also the site of the Capitoline Museums to discover the great works of art that are housed.
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