Rome

Julius Caesar

Member of the first Triumvirate. Transformed Rome from a Republic to an Empire.

Octavian (Caesar Augustus)

First Roman Emperor. Founder of the Roman Principate. Julius Caesars great-nephew.

Song of Seikilos

Oldest song in the world. "As long as you live, shine, let nothing grieve you beyond measure. For life is short and time will claim its toll."

Stoicism

a) Epictetus

b) Marcus Aurelius

Stoicism: Philosophical school that made you resign from your emotions.

a) Slave in Ancient Rome. His philosophy was practical and it sought to help people live a good and meaningful life. His teachings were written down by his student.

b) Philosopher King. Stoic Emperor. "Meditations"

Ovid

Poet. Most famous work is "Metamorphoses".

Virigil's Aeneid

Epic poem. Story of how the Trojan prince Aeneas fled to the Italian shores to found a new city after the destruction of Troy. Main antagonist is the goddess Juno.

Catullus' Poem to Lesbia

Catullus addresses his love to Leslie in these poems. Lyric poetry.

Horace's Carpe Diem

"Seize the day". Used by him to express the idea that one should enjoy life while one can.

Architecture of Rome

a) Arch

b) Keystone

c) Barrel Vault

d) Aqueduct

e) Colosseum
i) Amphitheater

f) The Pantheon

g) Trajan's Victory Column

a) Compresses eight downwards and outwards while creating an open space.

b) Piece in the center of the arch, distributes wright to the legs of the arch.

c) Vault forming a half cylinder. Creates a tunnel-like interior.

d) Passage used for carrying water from a distance.

e) Elliptical structure made out of stone.
i) Open air venue used for entertainment, performances, sports.

f) Constructed as a temple dedicated to the gods.

g) Commemorates Roman emperor Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars.

Augustus of Prima Porta

Sculpture of the first Roman emperor. Didactic art (art made to teach).

Arch of Constantine

Triumphal arch made for Constantine the Great. His victory of Maxentius at the Battle of Melvin Bridge in 312 AD.