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    This research paper is about the first step pyramid. This pyramid was built in the 27th century, so you can say it is pretty old. It is a central feature that is in a huge courtyard surrounded by many memorial and ceremonial figures. It is one of the first pyramids built. The structure of the pyramid isn’t in the best of shape. It has many crack and loose rocks all over it. This pyramid used to be as high as 62 meters from the ground. The pyramid has six steps and every one going up gets decreased

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    rectangular pool in the center that is bookended by bronze statues, copies of those found at the Villa of the Papyri. Surrounding the pool is a walkway, and on the outside of the walkway is a covered colonnade, separating the two is a myriad of plants and statues. On the inside walls of the covered colonnade wall paintings are found that nearly exactly match the descriptions of wall paintings at the Villa of the Papyri. The wall paintings at the Papyri Villa are described as having a “rich festoon of

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    In Football Season Green grass under the display of bright field lights. Late on a friday night. The scent of popcorn overflows out of the concession stand and into the stands. Students paint each others skin until it is caked like glue. Many people that grew up in America can recall these descriptions with ease. A certain smell or feeling can often take people back to a vivid memory in life. In his short story “In Football Season,” John Updike uses various literary elements to illustrate his themes

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    The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is located in Vincennes, Indiana, on the banks of the Wabash River. A memorial stands on the site of Fort Sackville to honor the capture of the fort from British soldiers by Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark and his men on February 25, 1779, one of the greatest feats of the American Revolutionary War. Clark's army, aided by French people of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fortes capture

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    policy was mainly peaceful.” (Wikipedia.com) She is also known to be one of the most prolific builders in ancient Egypt executing hundreds of projects in both upper and lower Egypt. One of her most famous buildings is the Djeser-Djeseru, which is a colonnade structure built into the side of a cliff, sitting atop many terraces and is surrounded by lush gardens. This structure being considered a huge architectural advancement. Since Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh it was important the way she dressed.

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    Stoic Philosophy

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    Stoicism is a philosophy which originated in Greece around 300 B.C. It got its name from the place where its founder, Zeno, taught. He held his school in the stoa poikilê, a colonnade in Greece, and thus, he and his followers became known as Stoics. Stoicism also spread to Rome, where influential people including Seneca and Marcus Aurelius were adherents to Stoicism. There are three different areas that are a part of Stoic philosophy: logic, physics, and ethics. The Stoics believed that everything

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    Hatshepsut Essay

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    Throughout history, there is absolutely no doubt that women, (whether they be royalty, revolutionaries, or regular citizens,) tend to be erased by the men that were recording at that time. The gender was, and still continues to be, suppressed and discriminated against. Therefore, when a powerful woman happened to be in the position where she could make a difference, she might adapt masculine tendencies and presentation. This is the case of the ancient Egyptian queen Hatshepsut, who was the second

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    I. OVERVIEW The two pieces of art that I have chosen to compare are The Luxor Temple located in Luxor, Egypt and Saint Peter’s Basilica located within Vatican City of Rome, Italy. The ancient design has fostered some of its styles and characteristics into future generations, and also upheld the mysteries of phenomenal architecture over the centuries. I believe the Luxor Temple and Saint Peter’s Basilica are good pieces for comparison. The details and the architectural features between both of these

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    Many often lump Greek and Roman culture into one movement. The Greeks were an influence on the Roman Empire in everything from their art, architecture, and mathematics to their political structure. Though they are separated by over 500 years, the building of the Parthenon and Pantheon were each hugely significant architectural strides for each culture. Each has their similarities, as well as differences. On a whole, they set the way for the architects of the future with their vision. The Pantheon

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    The history of Andalucía ranges from shifts in landownership over a span of many years. Located in the southwestern part of Spain, Andalucía is comprises of the Iberian Peninsula. Land was being conquered and re-conquered over the years. With the change in control of the land, palaces were being constructed for the royalty. The Alhambra was constructed during the time of the Nasrid dynasty. Located in what is now Granada, the Alhambra stretches across one full mile. It is one of the most primary

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