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    this word or the next’ ’Britt 255. “ Neat people are bums and clods at heart” Britt 256. Dave Barry stated and his essay “ Batting Clean-Up n Striking Out” Modern people often ask “How come when the ashes falling the Pompeii people didn’t just leave? The answer is that in Pompeii it was the custom for the men to do the homework. They never even noticed the ash until it had for most part covered the children “Hey! The men said (in Latin). It’s might quiet around here!” With these three example

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    Band Program Notes

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    Aliaa Eldabli Per. 2 05/01/14 Symphonic Band Program Notes Today‚ the music that the symphonic band will present to you will certainly make sure that you are awake. If you still choose to sleep‚ just know that you will be on your toes once we manage to wake you up. Now‚ why would I say this? Well‚ it’s springtime‚ for one‚ wake up and smell the roses! Of course‚ for more important reasons‚ as well. One of which we have the opportunity to grant you the most energetic‚ uplifting‚ vicious‚ and monstrous

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    1. Define the imperial spirit. The imperial spirit is all about the need to dominate and rule over everything‚ the need to conquer or be conquered. 2. What is a republic? How does it work? A republic is a society ran government system. Sometimes decisions are made in a vote but usually decisions are made by elected leaders in the idea that they would look after the true needs of those they are leading. 3. What is the difference between the Plebeians and the Patricians? Plebeians were the

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    The Demise of Pompeii

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    Pompeii‚ a Roman city with a population of about 20‚000‚ was annihilated by Mount Vesuvius on August 26‚ 79 AD. It wasn’t until 1595‚ when artifacts from Pompeii were excavated. Centuries of raiding and looting then followed. In the mid-nineteenth century‚ archaeological excavations began‚ revealing to the modern world the way the people lived (and died) in 79 A.D. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius was‚ in fact‚ the downfall of the ancient city‚ Pompeii‚ but people today still wonder how it all happened

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    in history. Another volcanic eruption that altered a society was the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. In the year 79 A.D.‚ The surrounding towns of Pompeii and Hurculaneum were not prepared for what was to come. One morning‚ a giant column of smoke‚ ash and pumice exploded from the top of Mt. Vesuvius‚ startling many of the local townspeople of Pompeii and Herculaneum. From there‚ pyroclastic flows worked their way down the mountainside and blanketed both towns. Townspeople were

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    Pompeii Baths

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    Baths * There were 4 public baths in Pompeii: the Stabian‚ the Forum‚ the Central and the Amphitheatre Baths. Herculaneum had 2 sets of baths: one near the centre called the Forum Baths‚ and the other on the marina outside the walls by the sea‚ known as the Suburban Baths. * Apodyterium- a change room. Caldarium- a hot bath. Tepidarium- a warm steam room. Frigidarium- a cold bath. Thermae- a bath. * Public baths were a very social place where friends met not only to bathe‚ but to

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    Tragic of respected Naval Commander: Eruption causes terror and destruction in bay of Naples. A great explosions happened for an unknown reason about a week ago. The air became polluted and poisonous . The eruption caused the death of about 20‚000 but most importantly the naval commander " Pliny the Elder". The bay of Naples is now a complete disaster. At the bay of Naples in Italy a tragic scene happened‚ the huge mount Vesuvius erupted. The reason for the eruption is unknown however some

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    The Excavation of Sutton Hoo Sutton Hoo is an entire group of 17 mounds uncovered first in 1939 by Basil Brown that have been confirmed to be medieval burial mounds. Brown uncovered “the remains of a ninety-foot long‚ clinker-built wooden ship of the 7th century” which was outlined by iron rivets. (Archaeology‚ 1) Within these 17 mounds they uncovered ships‚ bodies‚ urns‚ and other objects. In mound 1 they uncovered a very rich burial which is believed to be the burial of the leader of the Wuffing

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    Sutton Hoo Excavation

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    1. When was the discovery at Sutton hoo made? How did international events complicate the first excavation? What were some later findings? Studies show that the discovery at sutton hoo made in 1939. It contained lots of wealth and artifacts. International events complicate the first excavation because the original excavation of the mounds was destroyed in World War 2. The only evidence was the picture of the reverts in the sand. Included in the treasure are some of the finest pieces of barbarian

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    The Forum Pompeii

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    Resina and therefore there is not enough physical evidence to provide a great depth of information. Studies were concentrated on the Forum at Pompeii. The Forum dates back to the 2nd century BCE. It underwent numerous alterations during the city’s history and at the time of the eruption was in the process of receiving an ambitious restoration. The Pompeii Forum was accessed through the entrance Via Marina and Via Dell’Abbondanza. The main roads from Naples‚ Nola and Stabiae led to the Forum. Amery

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