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The House of Augustus: A History Mason Fretwell Professor Latham HIEU 482 October 13, 2017 The House of Augustus The House of Augustus is located on the southern edge of the Palatine Hill and is the centermost hill of the seven hills in the most ancient parts of Rome, Italy. It was the main residence of Augustus both before and after he became emperor of Rome. The residence was officially discovered in the 1960s during an archaeological excavation of the Palatine Hill. As the excavation

The Greek Revival two-story mansion with double galleries surrounded by colonnades would have been impressive. As it appeared today, it was extremely run down and dreary. “Hey, look, Casey. They give tours. Let’s check it out.” Casey wasn’t keen. Staring at the grand building gave her an ominous feeling that she wasn’t safe there

Alcoholics Anonymous When I saw the Alcoholics Anonymous assignment on our syllabus earlier this semester I thought, "Oh my god, I have to go to some stupid AA meeting." In the weeks prior to attending the meeting, I was very nervous about attending it because I did not know what to expect. Some of the questions going through my mind were: "Was everyone expected to talk at the meeting?" and "Was I going to be criticized as the outsider wanting to know what AA was all about?" Those were

Ancient Greece is considered by many historians to be the cultural foundation of Western Civilization. Many aspects of Western life that remain visible today demonstrate how immensely influential the Ancient Greek civilization was, with one of the most evident areas of influence being Architecture. Ancient Greek Architecture is one of the earliest forms of architectural style. Greek architects provided some of the finest and most extraordinary buildings that showcased their artistic brilliance in

The building we know today as Lopdell House has had an eventful history. Nestled in the heart of Titirangi, Auckland, New Zealand, the “castle on the fringe of heaven” has served many purposes from a hotel, a nightclub, an educational institute and now as an art gallery today. The Lopdell House has faced many obstacles throughout its history, and it could be argued that most of its lifespan is surrounded by negativity, however, it remains today as an iconic feature of West Auckland, and as a contrast

In daily, weekly or yearly occurrences we can pick out days of balance, days of chaos and then days where we an adjusting from our mistakes or the the problems that we are facing at the time. In most chaos we have the ability to get back on our feet, make some new inventions to fix the problems, places or move away, dominate to get what you want, work together or tolerate the situation. In the case of the Minoans, once a balance, healthy, strong and inventive culture. Where life was more than good

The Behavior of Civilized Greeks Focus on the descriptions of the palaces of Nestor and Menelaus. Find quotations that describe their virtues: “A corded bed inside the echoing colonnade” (Homer 3.445) “Chambers deep within his lofty house” (Homer 3.449) “They feasted within the grand, high-roofed palace” (Homer 4.18) What tone (writer’s attitude toward subject matter) is used to describe these homes? How does Homer’s word

Cultures have been able to be identified according to certain characteristics. Different cultures develop different types of architecture that helps to explain a bit about the culture. Ancient Greek architecture is one of the most unique of its kind. The Temple of Athena, also known as the “Old Temple”, was a Greek temple located in Athens, Greece. The temple was built because the goddess Athena was worshiped highly for her victory in war and wisdom. Those who worshiped her, did so in hope of success

First century BC Athens, also known as The Golden Age or The Age of Pericles, was a time period of Athenian political, economic and cultural flourishing. This all happened under the leadership of Pericles, a man who truly believed that Athens was the best city in the world. Pericles promoted the arts, literature and philosophy, allowing Athens to grow as a center of education, art, culture and democracy. Under the leadership of Pericles, Athens saw the re-construction of the Acropolis, including

Ancient Solar Architecture Passive solar design and architecture may seem like a distant dream in our fast paced modern world, but in reality it’s more of a modern revival of a style of energy efficient building that has been around for millennia. What once seemed to be common sense ideas for designing a house that could both keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter has somehow been forgotten since we started to overuse the planet’s resources on our own comforts. When heating a house