Maximus Decimus Meridius

The words “veni, vidi, vici,” or otherwise roughly translated as “I came, I saw, I conquered”, were spoken by the man who could be considered as ancient Rome’s most famous persona, Julius Caesar. These three words have become iconic and synonymous with what can readily be labeled as ancient Roman “philosophy”. It was an outlook that, in certain contexts, marginalized groups of people through slavery while glorifying the image of honour and warfare. The Forgotten Legion, written by Ben Kane, ideally

Throughout the story, Maximus endures many tribulations that make Maximus evolve as a hero and embody attributes a hero normally does not have. Maximus embodies various qualities of both a hero

the island of Capreae before being executed. This is different in the movie where she is not banished or executed at all. Another major difference between the reading and movie is the event of Commodus’ death. In the movie, Commodus is killed by Maximus in the arena. However, it stated in Roman History that Commodus is killed while taking a bath by Narcissus. Commodus’ rein was for twelve years. In the movie, however, his reign seems much shorter than this. By looking at the text in a modern

Classical Greece and Rome were ancient civilizations that existed 2500 years ago, and are regarded by numerous scholars as the foundation of humanities in various fields. In popular culture, Ancient Greece and Rome are portrayed substantially in books and movies; however, not many people are aware of how they also shape our thoughts, ideals, and motivations. Through an analysis of classical elements often portrayed in popular media, this essay attempts to illustrate how the representation of ancient

Vuong Khuat Classical influences on modern films and literature Classical Greece and Rome were ancient civilizations that existed 2500 years ago, and are regarded by numerous scholars as the foundation of humanities in various fields. In popular culture, Ancient Greece and Rome are portrayed substantially in books and movies; however, not many people are aware of how they also shape our thoughts, ideals, and motivations. Through an analysis of classical elements often portrayed in popular

Structure of the Senate In this simulation, each delegate will represent a leading figure in the Roman Senate. The rules of the senate will still apply for the most part. A more complete list of the rules and procedures of the senate may be found later on in this package. Due to lack of records, many senators are represented with fictitious names. However, what is more important is the profile of the individual. Within the senate existed two significant factions: the populists and the conservatives

What is that one day we wait for all year? Well of course, our birthday. We all wait for that special day that is our birthday. Our birthday is that one special day that lets us know we are getting older. We get older each year we reach our birthday, but have we wondered what happened the day of our birth? I have also wondered what happened on November 30,2000. The number one thing i know that happened on November 30 is that I was it was my birth day. I was born on November 30 of the year 2000

"I AM ZLATAN" By Zlatan Ibrahimovic as told to David Lagercrantz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This book is dedicated to my family and friends, to those who have stood by my side, on good days and bad. I also want to dedicate it to all the kids out there, those who feel different and don 't fit in. Those who are seen for the wrong reasons. It 's OK to be different. Continue being yourself. It worked out for me. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------