Ergebnis für "Rom" in Kunst & Unterhaltung

The Punic Wars (264-146 B.C.) were a series of conflicts between the rapidly expanding Roman Republic and the Phoenician Sea empire, Carthage. Both sides expended enormous resources assembling armies and building and rebuilding fleets. Hannibal crossed the Alps and the Romans, for the first time, confronted war elephants. The struggle featured heroic personalities, brilliant battles, terrible sieges, cruelty, craft, and for Carthage, devastation and ruin. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)

This short book has the objective of showing how important it is to stamp out malaria as soon as possible. Unlike a plague that suddenly takes it victims and leaves its survivors, malaria is a debilitating infection. It seizes all, fit and unfit alike, gradually lessening the general vitality until, in some cases, it has exterminated the people among whom it has become endemic. Extensive evidence has been compiled and summarised from consultation with medical authorities, antique literature, and historical sources to show how this insidious disease has undermined the integrity of a pair of ...

In 1906, William Jennings Bryan, himself a famous American orator, and Francis Whiting Halsey compiled a series of the most famous orations of all time. They are ordered by both geographic area and time period, ranging from Ancient Greece to their contemporary United States. This is the second volume in this series, in which the most famous speeches of great Roman statesmen are collected, including Cicero, Seneca, and Julius Caesar. - Summary by Carolin

Von "Ludwig Fun Beethoven" bis "Chris die Himmelfahrt": Deutschlands Schüler setzen mit wahnwitzigen Schreibfehlern und absurden Wissenslücken nochmal einen drauf. Hunderte Lehrer sandten erneut skurrile Stilblüten und Ausreden aus dem Schulalltag an SPIEGEL ONLINE. Der Nachfolgeband von "Nenne drei Nadelbäume: Tanne, Fichte, Oberkiefer" versammelt die schrägsten Einsendungen - abstruse Antworten, faule Ausflüchte und dreiste Notlügen.

In this short scholarly work the German historian, Wilhelm Ihne, elucidates what is known or can be deduced about Rome's early history, from the time of its legendary founders and kings, through the establishment of the Republic, to the invasion of the Gauls in 390 B.C. Ihne writes that "No great state known to history can be traced to such a small beginning as Rome." This book shows how the slow evolution of Rome's political institutions, through class conflict and compromise, created a state which, despite few natural advantages, was destined to rule the world. (Pamela Nagami, M.D.)

For almost a thousand years, Rome held sway as the spiritual and artistic centre of the world. Hughes vividly recreates the ancient Rome of Julius Caesar, Marcus Aurelius, Nero, Caligula, Cicero, Martial and Virgil. With the artistic blossoming of the Renaissance, he casts his unwavering...

Es ist ein Schock für die ganze Christenheit: Konstantinopel ist gefallen! Verbissen haben die Byzantiner die Stadt verteidigt, doch die Übermacht der Türken war erdrückend. Wo Hunnen, Perser, Araber und Bulgaren gescheitert waren, haben die Türken 1453 triumphiert. Jetzt schmückt sich der osmanische Sultan Mehmed II. mit dem Beinamen »Vater der Eroberung«.

How have films like Ben-Hur, Spartacus, Gladiator, or even a satire like Monty Python’s Life of Brian created our popular perceptions of ancient Roman history? In what ways have they led us astray? And why, despite the occasional box-office flop, do movies set in ancient Rome still have the power to captivate us, and to turn each of us into theater-going history buffs? In these 12 lectures, an award-winning historian gives you a front-row look at the great movies that have shaped ancient Rome’s role in popular culture and memory.

Designed for visitors wishing to explore the archaeological landscape, this user-friendly guide sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns – explaining how visitors can find the site and what they may expect to see. Where appropriate, this book explores how the town developed from an Iron Age settlement or where it began life as a military fortress or fort.

Join me as I take you on a journey back to Ancient Rome! I look at how Roman culture has influenced our modern world and continues to do so Tales of Emperors, Gladiators and more!!

The Abbe Pierre Froment, after his experiences in Lourdes, has written a book expressing a vision of a new enlightened papacy. He visits Rome to defend this book against condemnation and seeks audience with the Pope. He is introduced to aristocratic and ecclesiastical society, and during his three months' stay has the opportunity to reflect on the historical position of the "Eternal City", as well as its future and that of the Roman Catholic Church, reflections imbued with Zola's deep skepticism and his modernistic views. The plot, embellished with great detail, includes a thread of dark ...

Writer, broadcaster and recovering comedian Natalie Haynes mixes comedy and conversation to bring the ancient world entertainingly up to date in these four radio series. Each episode sees her profiling a key figure from ancient Greece and Rome, and, aided by her special guests, creating a stand-up show around them. 

Immerse yourself in the epic saga of Rome with The History of Rome (Ab Urbe Condita), a monumental work by the esteemed historian Livy (Titus Livius). Composed in Latin between 27 and 9 BC, this enthralling narrative transports you from the legendary arrival of Aeneas and the Trojans to the reign of Augustus, concluding with the death of Drusus, a contemporary of Livy. Although only 35 of the original 142 books remain, this exquisite translation by Rev Canon William Masfen Roberts brilliantly captures the richness of Livy’s storytelling. Experience the magnificence and drama of ancient Rome ...

Dive into The Lays of Ancient Rome, a captivating collection of four narrative poems by Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay that vividly recounts iconic tales from Roman history. Each poem serves as a powerful reminder of Roman virtues in the face of adversity, showcasing their moral strength against the treachery of their enemies. Discover the gripping stories within - **Horatius** - Join Horatius and his two brave companions as they stand resolute against a massive Etruscan army, risking their lives to safeguard Rome by holding back the tide at a critical bridge. Will their sacrifice buy enough ...

As the passengers in the sleeping car of the Rome Express are jolted awake with news of their imminent arrival in Paris, a flurry of activity ensues. Yet, one occupant remains stubbornly unresponsive to the porters urgent knocks. When the door is finally forced open, a chilling discovery awaits the passenger lies dead, a knife plunged into their heart. Now, amidst the growing panic, the true challenge begins — to unmask the murderer hidden among them... (Summary by Carolin)

Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions are born and history is made. Through ten unique cities, from the founding of ancient capitals to buzzing modern megacities, Paul Strathern explores...

Ava, Rebeka and Grace have been best friends forever. Ava has hit rock bottom since she split up with her husband. It's hard enough being a Scot in London without being broke to boot! Photographer for a women's magazine, Rebeka is tired of working on the fluff pieces. She knows her affair with...

Enter Magical Rome Universe, a parallel ancient Rome — where magic is real, the gods are watching, and ambition... is a dangerous game.In this historical fantasy fiction podcast, join tavern-keeper Gellius Varro, the Keeper of Stories, as he shares tales of magic, adventure, and danger.Each standalone episode follows the lives of the common folk and the powerful elite as they navigate the gritty, supernatural underbelly of the Mighty City.Perfect for fans of mythology, ancient history, and immersive storytelling. Set in the world of the Magical Rome Universe books by A. David Singh.New ...

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There is, so far as I have been able to ascertain, no biography of Augustus Caesar - a most curious fact when one considers the extraordinary success of his career and the enormous importance of the work which he accomplished. Perhaps the reason of this apparent neglect may be found in the circumstance that his character is one of the most puzzling of antiquity. In this volume I have attempted to give a clear account of what Augustus achieved in the establishment of the Roman Empire, and at the same time to reveal the man, in so far as he reveals himself by his actions. - Summary Adapted from ...