Rome fought three Punic Wars. ... The Second Punic War was the hardest war the Romans ever fought and resulted in huge losses for the Romans in materials and manpower. ... The Romans were slow because the Roman senate hesitated sending help, because they thought it was improper to support what was pretty much a robber-state, and because the Senate feared war with a great sea-power, and also because if they interfered they would be in breach of the treaty which had strictly forbidden the Romans to enter into the Sicilian sphere, they were tired of war and a most important factor-they had no fle...

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Before Augustus became emperor there were a series of events that took place leading him to his victory. ... He primarily focused on important issues dealing with the nutrition of children and agriculture in Italy. ... During this period, many wars occurred bringing about both triumph and devastating consequences. ... During the war, Marcus Aurelius proclaimed his son Commodus joint emperor. ... However, the author still keeps the vital events of Roman history intact and specifies every aspect fully. ...

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Literary Events a. ... Literary Events a. ... Only through loyalty to the leader during war was success measured in gifts from the leader. ... He also played an important role on the lives of people who produced great poetry and also maintained a somber. ... To the Anglo. creating poetry was important as fighting, hunting, farming, or loving. ...

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Life was based around trade, and places such as Athens would have many different events such as the Olympics, and Gladiator competitions. Athens boasted it would have major events every couple of days for the people. ... City-States would build statues for their gods and would have many sacrificial events in order to honor the Gods. ... Education was important to the Greeks, but was also expensive. ... Philosophy, Science, Language, and Math were all important to the Grecian Society and was a key to development of man kind. ...

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There are many events which many scholars and historians believe have lead to the fall of this great empire. ... One of the main events which has had an effect on the fall of the Roman Empire is the decline of her military. ... Also, the soldiers began to have less loyalty to the "power centers," which obviously had an effect on the military power, since it is very important for soldiers to be loyal to their army and those in charge of them. ... Reasons for this decrease in population are disease, war, starvation, and deportations. ...

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One of the most important classes in Celtic life was the druids. ... The treaty fell apart and war ensued. ... Archaeologists believe that two documented battles, those of Badon in AD 516 and Camlann in 537, are the nearest historical events which could prove Arthur's existence. ... There is indisputable proof that, if Arthur did live, he shared his leadership with other war-leaders and kings. ... He is now not only a war hero but also a love story, a god and a boy king all at once. ...

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His enemies, led by Pompey, began to seek ways to wage war on Caesar. Caesar however, did not wish to fight a civil war. ... Greek Philosopher Nicolaus of Damascus gave his description of the event in his book "Life of Augustus." ... Tensions began to grow, and eventually another civil war broke out in Rome. ... His death would ultimately end a very important era in Roman history and usher in the beginnings of the Roman Empire. ...

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These entertainment events were free to the public and were paid and sponsored by the emperors to gain popularity. One of the most popular entertainment events was held at the Colosseum, located in Rome. ... Gladiators were usually slaves, condemned criminals, prisoners of war, or even on occasion women who were sentenced to fight, knowing that eventually they would be killed. ... The gladiatorial matches were held in the Colosseum, the most important building in Rome. ... Christians were against gladiator events and convinced many people that these games were wrong. ...

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These entertainment events were free to the public and were paid and sponsored by the emperors to gain popularity. One of the most popular entertainment events was held at the Colosseum, located in Rome. ... Gladiators were usually slaves, condemned criminals, prisoners of war, or even on occasion women who were sentenced to fight, knowing that eventually they would be killed. ... The gladiatorial matches were held in the Colosseum, the most important building in Rome. ... Christians were against gladiator events and convinced many people that these games were wrong. ...

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An exact copy of the war between Caesar and Pompey then took place. ... This shocking event took away the best commander they had. ... They both committed suicide and the wars ended (Southern 99). ... With great generosity, he donated large amounts of money and food at various events and festivals. ... An important issue to Augustus was that he wanted to have a good successor. ...

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Many farmers were sent to fight wars abroad for long periods; coincidentally, they had to sell their land. ... As Rome began to fight wars overseas, it required more soldiers, and they had to serve for longer periods. ... Under the Roman emperors, equites held important government positions and helped run the empire's civil service. ... Most often, this is where the Acta Diurna (newspaper) was posted containing the day's events, not to mention the last twenty-four hour's events. ... Most of these important men lived in the city due to the rigorous senate schedule. ...

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Many farmers were sent to fight wars abroad for long periods, and so they had to sell their land. ... Other important army posts stood in Egypt, Syria, and Britain. ... As the Roman world expanded, a new social class became important. ... Most often, this is where the Acta Diurna (newspaper) was posted (the day's events and the last twenty-four hour's events). ... Most of these important men lived in the city due to the rigorous senate schedule. ...

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In 91 BC, a "Social War " broke out between Rome and its Italian allies, including Pompeii. ... We don't know how long the war lasted, but Rome emerged victorious. ... Grapes were another important crop for the Pompeiians, used for the production of wine. ... Vesuvius eruption is from letters that were written by Pliny the Younger a quarter of a century after the event. ... Pliny the Elder determined to investigate this event ordered a ship ready to sail. ...

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The legend continues as Mars, the god of war, paid a visit to Rhea Siliva, where he had his way with her while was sleeping. ... There have been many important and historical pieces of architecture in during the reign of the Roman Republic. ... Public events such as gladiator fights, and mock naval battles took place there. ... These fights were between slaves, prisoners of war, criminals, and sometimes occasionally wild animals. ... Eventually these crowds grew to be so large, that the empire felt the need to build a structure to facilitate theses events. ...

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This was one of the first events that started the chain of events that made Rome disapear. One of the most important reasons for the fall of Rome was the economy. ... I"ll first start with the prisoners of war or the lack there of. When Emperor Hadrian drew the boundaries and said Rome could grow no more in 121 AD, the empire lost one of the three largest sources of income, prisoners of war. ...

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This was one of the first events that started the chain of events that made Rome disapear. One of the most important reasons for the fall of Rome was the economy. ... I"ll first start with the prisoners of war or the lack there of. When Emperor Hadrian drew the boundaries and said Rome could grow no more in 121 AD, the empire lost one of the three largest sources of income, prisoners of war. ...

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An important thing anyone should know about the Druids before studying them is there are no written records of their rituals, where they came from, or when they began. ... The Druids, for all-important matters that faced the Celts, practiced the art of divination "forecasting future events. ... Then, he would take his thumb and place it behind his "tooth of knowledge- and wait until the future event he was looking for would be reviled to him. ... During troubling times or times of war, the Druids would help their armies in defeating their foe. ...

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., ending the civil wars. ... Although he instituted many important administrative reforms and continued to grant the senate a role in governing, most of the political power remained within the hands of the princeps, as he called himself. ... Following the suicide of Emperor Nero, there was a brief period of civil war. ... Commodus's assassination in 190 A.D. began another period of civil wars. ... Generals fought each other in civil wars, and German tribes were invading the empire. ...

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Roman Theatre Roman Theatre is a very unique and appreciated art form that is still used today. Their thoughts and ideas paved the way for theatre and literature as we know it. "The Romans introduced "ludi scaenici", which was a form of dramatic entertainment in theatres." "The Romans created...

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The more important the person, the more impressive the sculpture. ... The Greeks believed that they participated in human events, such as the Trojan War and influenced the outcome. ... Because there were important differences between the Greek and Roman approaches to histor...

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The original Roman Senate was a council of one hundred elders or citizens of important families whose purpose it was to advise the king. ... Its purpose was also advisory, but its consent was necessary for the king to make war. ... The events of their reigns and the stories surrounding them are more fully discussed in the article on The Kings of Early Rome. ... Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva were the most important gods worshipped during the period of the Etruscan monarchy and the great temple to Jupiter Capitolinus was built by Tarquinius Superbus, the last Etruscan king. ... Other events i...

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Under the ruler Claudius, Vespasian was instructed to go to Britain to fight, and came back as a war hero. ... On the other end of the spectrum he would often give things to citizens, and during events at the Colosseum he would frequently grant the desires of the people. ... Domitian had a love for entertainment and would often have huge events at the Colosseum. ... Every emperor was different within the dynasty, so it is important to know what each emperor did. ...

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Chariot races were practiced at the Martius, which was consecrated by the "God of War" known as Mars (Alchin, 2014). ... In Roman times, it was considered sacrilege to not attend a sporting event (Ward, A., & Heichelheim, F, 2010). ... It is also important for the athletes to stay well due to the salary they receive, who would want that to all go to waste? ...

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But even as a kid; homeless people, kids with no parents, wars on the news and even death made me ask "If there really is a God, why is suffering and pain present?... During everyday discourse of the normal people, rather than saying the actual year of the event they said the names of consuls of that exact year. ... This, though minute on detail, shows us of a glimpse of how important politics and the government were to an ordinary Roman citizen. ... "Love your neighbor as you love yourself," a message foreign to the people who were witnesses of countless civil wars. ... The countles...

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