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Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar: The Boy Who Conquered an Empire teaches children about the fascinating life of Gaius Julius Caesar.
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Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon
While it may seem to be a trivial geographical barrier, when Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his army in A.D. 49, he effectively changed the course of history.
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Julius Caesar: The Roman Who "Invaded" Britain
Julius Caesar arrived in 55 B.C. He came back a year later. His presence left a lasting impression on the ancient Britons.
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Julius Epstein's Author of "Casablanca"
The man that put those formitable words into Bogart's, for the airport scene, died aged 91 year old.
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"When I Can"
This artist once wrote "My beard points to heaven. . . my paintbrush all the day does drop a rich mosaic on my face." What was he talking about?
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Anniversary of the Battle of Pharsalus
2,056 years ago, 9 August 48 BC, Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great clashed outside the ancient Greek city of Pharsalus to decide the fate of the Roman Republic.
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Basilicas of the Forum Romanum
The basilica was an important public and administrative structure in any Roman forum. The basilicas of the Forum Romanum were among some of the largest and grandest.
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But Brutus Is An Honourable Man:
Mark Antony's oration over Julius Caesar's body is a masterpiece of Shakespearean rhetoric.
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Catherine of Aragon, Part II
Henry VIII seeks military glory, fathers a princess, and becomes disillusioned with his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
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Claudius: Betrayal and the Tempest Part III
This article is part three of the story of Claudius.
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English Exam Review Lesson
Here is a literary elements study guide that will keep students motivated by directing their attention to key concepts and details in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar play.
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Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
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High Renaissance Gardens
The High Renaissance didn't produce many important gardens, but two gardens of this period had a powerful influence on European gardens.
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Literary Elements Exam Review
Here is a continued list of literary elements that can be applied to The Tragedy of Julius Caesar to help students prepare for final exams and keep them engaged.
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Mr. Potato Head
The humble spud has gone from comfort food to movie star thanks to a creative inventor who knew no boundaries.
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NBA All-Star Game not Fan-tastic
Shaquille O'Neal hasn't played a game this year. Neither has Yao Ming. Carmelo Anthony missed 15 games due to suspension. So why are fans voting for them?
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Riding in Carts With Hobbits
Tolkien's Hobbits bear some striking resemblances to the pre-Romanic Celts who spread across ancient Europe.
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The Ides of March
The Roman Republic came to its official end on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.E., but the Ides of March was not a day for people in togas conspiring against dictators.
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The meaning of atheism
A text by Haldeman-Julius prompts reflection on the role of atheism in society.
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The Power of the Roman Emperors
This article focuses on the Roman emperors, the powers they wielded and the rise and fall of Caligula.
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The Real Cleopatra
Desperate to keep Egypt in her hands, Cleopatra goes to great lengths to get her way. But, fate has a different plan for her.
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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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What the Romans Found: The Belgae
Julius Caesar drove the Belgae out of Gaul and then found them in Britain.
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What the Romans Found: The Celts
The Romans found the Celts to be stubborn antagonists for awhile, but even the staunch Celts had to retire north and west in the face of Roman advance. The Celts, however, kept their traditions alive through oral traditions.
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Who is Mark Antony?
Definition of the glossary term Mark Antony
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Who is Sulla?
Definition of the glossary term Sulla
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Who was Octavian?
Definition of the glossary term Octavian
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2005 NBA Finals Preview: San Antonio versus Detroit
The NBA Finals are here at last and the two combatants are no surprise to Basketball Spotlight readers. Will the Detroit Pistons match the "Bad Boys" by repeating as champions or will San Antonio Spurs' star Tim "Big Fundamental" Duncan tie Shaq "Diesel" O'Neal by winning his third championship?
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Baby Peggy's Playmates
How "Baby Peggy" became Hollywood's first child star.
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Beverage Recipes for Kids
Enjoy the summer with these refreshing beverage recipes that are easy enough for kids to help with.
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Book review: Warfare in the Classical World by John Warry
This "encyclopaedia of weapons, warriors and warfare in the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome" offers a wealth of information in an impressively accessible format.
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Cleopatra - Egypt's Last Pharoah
This article is a biography of Cleopatra, who became Queen of Egypt at the age of 18 and committed suicide at the age of 39.
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Cleopatra Part 1: Seducer of Power
She was a lover of leaders and power with dreams of ruling the world, but fate had other plans. Enticing biography of the queen whose reign would signify the end of pharoahs in Egypt.
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Cleopatra Part 2: Queen of Kings
After Caesar's death, the mighty queen found another chance at love with Marc Antony. Their love; however, was doomed from the couples increasing arrogance and the plight of Roman Empire.
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Cleopatra: Queen of The Nile
The life, times and untimely death of of one of Egypt's most important and brilliant rulers.
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Composer Gustav Mahler
Mahler had great talent and composed many wonderful works; his private life was not so successful.
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Constant as the Northern Star
The north star, Polaris, is neither constant nor particularly bright as many believe. Shakespeare got the poetry right but the astronomy wrong for this star.
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Et Tu Brute? Why You Should Read JC!
"Julius Caesar" is a political play with far reaching implications and modern day similarities. So why haven't you seen it?
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Gardens of the Late Renaissance
While the 1527 sack of Rome is often seen as the end of the High Renaissance, most of the great Renaissance gardens were created after 1527.
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Goddess-Queen of the Nile
Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, developed quite a reputation in her rather brief lifetime. Find out what stories about her are true, and which were merely bits of political propaganda that became woven into history.
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Julia Roberts on Broadway
Tinseltown’s brightest are flocking to Broadway, drawn by delightful theatre scripts and a chance to flex their acting chops.
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Piracy of Yore vs. Piracy Today
Pirates today are far from being the romantic images portrayed by Hollywood. In this five-part series I'll examine modern piracy in more detail: pirate hot spots, their methods, what constitutes piracy, what's being done to combat piracy, the economic effects of piracy, and anti-piracy techniques.
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Politics in the Forum Romanum
The Forum Romanum was the political and religious center of the city of Rome. The government buildings were both functional and symbolic examples of its power.
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Renaissance Siena – Art for a City
The art of the Siena Renaissance is almost unknown. The National Gallery hopes to rectify this situation through an exhibition of paintings, ceramics and sculptures.
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Rome Recap: Passover
On the premiere episode of the second season of HBO's Rome, Caesar is dead, and everyone claims they have the power of Rome in their hands.
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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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