Articles related to "Augustus"



Augustus Pablo, RIP
In rememberance of Horace Swaby aka Augustus Pablo.
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A Tale of Three Artists
Three premier American artists of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries worked within a couple of miles of each other in New England and their studios are open to the public. Here are some things you should look for should you decide to pay a visit.
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Coeur-de-Lion Part I
A look at the life & times of a legend
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Coeur-de-Lion Part II
The conclusion to last week's article on Richard the Lionhearted
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Gardens of Nudes - Part Three
How statues were displayed in the gardens of Imperial Rome.
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Mount St. Bernard Abbey
Home to an enclosed order of Cistercian monks, this Abbey attracts a large congreagtion for modern Leicestershire.
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Pompeii's Peristyle Gardens
Italians transformed the peristyles typical of Greek homes from paved courtyards into gardens.
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The Black Sheep - Part I
Part I of John Lackland's reign
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What Day Were You Born On?
We live day-to-day, week-to-week and month to month, but do we ever give a thought as to how we named the days of the week and the months of the year?
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Mercury Melt Minnesota
The Phoenix Mercry Slam the Minnesota Lynx 106-93.
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Roman Emperors
List of Roman Emperors, Augustus - Constantine I
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What is the Praetorian Guard?
Definition of the glossary term praetorian guard
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Who was Octavian?
Definition of the glossary term Octavian
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The Last Emperor of Rome
Declared Emperor at 14, Romulus Augustus is widely recognised as the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire. His abdication effectively marked its fall.
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The Biographers 2/2
Life and works of Tacitus and Suetonius. The works of other biographers: Diogenes Laertius and the Augustan History
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When Was Jesus Born?
When considering the Christmas story of Jesus, people often wonder when Jesus was born. This article looks at the birth of Jesus of Christ.
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Imperial Fora of Rome
The Fora dedicated to the Emperors of Rome were not only monumental and ceremonial, but they also served to provide more gathering space for Roman people and officials.
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Journey to Bethlehem
Mary anticipates of the birth of her son as she and Joseph prepare to go to Bethlehem for the Roman Census.
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Zwinger Palace is Dresden Must See
The Zwinger Palace is one of Dresden, Germany's best attractions. Built to rival Versailles, the Palace features beautiful gardens, an Old Masters museum and more.
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Meaning in Antoine Caron’s Work
Antoine Caron - Late Renaissance painter - shows Christ as the successor to the Roman Empire and owes his inspiration to Classical ideals of ancient Roman art.
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Rock of Ages Hymn Notes
Notes on the hymn "Rock of Ages" written by Augustus M. Toplady and composed by Thomas Hastings. Bible reference is 1 Corinthians 10:1, 4, "that Rock was Christ."
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Junior Braithwaite Shot in Kingston
Junior Braithwaite, one of the original Wailers, was shot and killed Wednesday night in Kingston.
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Wilderness Walks in Scotland
Scotland boasts five official long distance walking routes but you don't have to follow the crowds; there are many rights of way that await exploration.
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Cicero Part 4/4: Murder Most Foul
Cicero's governorship, the civil war, and his murder
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Gramercy Park, New York
The story of Gramercy Park, a New York City landmark.This private park has been in existence since the middle of the 19th century
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New Currier Museum of Art Opens
New gallery space now shows 60% more paintings, sculpture, fine art prints and decorative arts, plus works by Monet, Tiepolo, Matisse, Picasso and White Mountain Artists.
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The House of Vespasia Polla
Situated under the town hall of modern Spoleto, the Casa Romano di Vespasia Polla is a well preserved Roman house attributed to the mother of the Emperor Vespasian.
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The Roman Agora
The end is inevitable for the glory days of the Athenian Agora.
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The Emperor Diocletian
Diocletian stabilized the Roman Empire, introducing economic, administrative and social reforms. His actions laid the foundations for the division of the empire.
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The Beginnings of an Empire
Romulus and Remus are classed as the founders of Rome. This article explains the myths about its beginnings.
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Roman Treasures from the Louvre in Oklahoma City
No passport? No funds for overseas plane tickets? Travelers in the United States find rare cultural treat at Oklahoma City Museum of Art's Roman Art from the Louvre.
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1999 Reggae Year in Review
A look back at the roots and culture that 1999 brought.
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The Royal Pawn
The role and impact of Henry II's last mistress
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Black History Preschool Plans
Black History Month activities for preschool and daycare.
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Jim Henson's Late Night Buffet
Jim Henson Company putting together late night talk show for TBS. Will develop all-new characters.
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Henry Melchior Mühlenberg: The Patriarch of American Lutheranism
A brief history of Henry Melchior Mühlenberg, the patriarch of Lutheranism in America.
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The Roots of Renaissance Gardens
The gardens of Renaissance Italy were rooted in the gardens of ancient Rome.
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"Junjo" Lawes Shot in London
Another death, another painful article. This time the victim is Henry "Junjo" Lawes.
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Henson's Late Night Buffet
Jim Henson Company to do late-night talk show for TBS, featuring new muppet characters.
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The Lady Lights Her Lamp
At last Florence and her team could provide proper nursing care to the sick and wounded. But the death roll kept mounting...

Flashback review of Horace Andy: "In the Light/In the Light Dub"
A look back at one of Horace Andy's career-defining albums.
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Prize News
Breaking news in Prizes this week: The IMPAC Dublin Literary Award short list has been announced, and the great master W.G. Sebald who passed away this December, earns the National Book Critics Circle fiction prize.
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Review of Mad Professor: "Afrocentric Dub..."
Mad Professor returns with the fifth in his "Black Liberation Dub" series.
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African-American Inventors
Black History Month activities for students to learn about African-American Inventors.
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Catherine The Grand Tsarina
The life, reign and death of one of Russia's most colorful rulers.
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Culinary Herbs of Ancient Rome
Herb gardens in Ancient Rome would have been filled with culinary herbs. Here's what to plant in your Roman herb garden.
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Diana Taurasi, 2,000 Points!
Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury scores her 2,000th career point.
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Temple of Debod
Visit an ancient Egyptian temple in Parque del Oeste in Madrid.
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Visit Scotland - Farleyer House Hotel
With only six large rooms this award-winning hotel is intimate and friendly. Near the attractive small town of Aberfeldy and among best salmon fishing spots in Scotland.
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GARRETT MORGAN: Inventor of the Gas Mask and Traffic Signal
A profile of African-American, Garrett Augustus Morgan,inventor of the gas mask and automated traffic signal.
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