Late Antiquity
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Bucephalus and Alexander were inseparable; only Alexander could ride him, and indeed he did, into every battle from the conquest of the Greek city-states and Thebes through the Battle of Gaugamela and into India.
Although historians disagree on the cause of the horse's death - some claim he died from battle wounds - most agree he died of old age after the Battle of Hydaspes River (326 BCE… battle illustrated above).
Alexander founded a city in his beloved horse's memory and named it Bucephala. It is also interesting that Alexander built another city after his favorite dog Peritas.
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The Verona amphitheater (called the Arena) is an ancient Roman amphitheater, the third largest after the Colosseum and the amphitheater in Kapui. It was built in the 1th century CE and initially it lay outside the city walls, in which it was included only in 3th century. The audience could seat 30 000 people in antiquity.
To modern times, the amphitheater has survived two floors of arcades lined with limestone "Veronian" stone. The three-story ring of the outer wall collapsed during the earthquake in 1117 and only a small fragment has survived to this day. Like many other Roman buildings, the amphitheater was treated as a source of building material after the fall of the empire. During the Renaissance, however, the first efforts were made to protect and preserve the monument.
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Amfiteatr w Weronie (zwany Areną) to starożytny rzymski amfiteatr, trzeci co do wielkości po Koloseum i amfiteatrze w Kapui. Był wybudowany w I wieku n.e. i początkowo leżał na zewnątrz murów miejskich, w obręb których został włączony dopiero w III wieku. Na widowni mogło pomieścić się w starożytności 30 tysięcy osób.
Do czasów współczesnych z amfiteatru zachowały się dwie kondygnacje arkad wyłożonych wapiennym „werońskim” kamieniem. Trzykondygnacyjny pierścień muru zewnętrznego zawalił się podczas trzęsienia ziemi w 1117 roku i do dziś zachował się tylko jego niewielki fragment. Podobnie jak wiele innych budowli rzymskich, amfiteatr był po upadku cesarstwa traktowany jako źródło budulca. W okresie renesansu podjęto jednak pierwsze starania o zabezpieczenie i konserwację zabytku.
Remembering Tillicum Island, which sadly is now closed.
Tillicum Island
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“Drifting Through Antiquity” By Michele McLaughlin
Cyanotype print toned with Tanic Acid. Rolleicord Vb with Ilford HP5+ developed in HC110 Dilution B. Digital negative made with Pictorico Premium OHP Transparency Film. Printed on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag under Edwards Engineering 18x20 UV lightbox for 14 minutes. Borders masked with Scotch removable Magic Tape.
The ancient chapel of St.Christophe found along a country road in Provence., France. Thanks to 2LilOwls for the texture.
As in every great city, there is it's port. Ostia was the main port for Roma and it's empire (Imperium Romanum). Also as in any city of antiquity, as now theaters are a must. As for the shows, spectacles and crowds, it must have been amazing. Vareus culture's that mingling in this city are clearly visible in the impressive mosaics. Sort of like a modern day Manhattan. Numbers of people that have passed through the ages at this port. SPQR aeternum
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The original Pantheon was built by Marcus Agrippa in 27 B.C. - the inscription still says M.AGRIPPA.L.F.COS.TERTIUM.FECIT which means "Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, who has been consul three times, built this" on the outside of the building. Modern archaeological research has shown that the Pantheon now standing here is not the one Agrippa built - instead it was erected sometime after 110 A.D. after the original had been destroyed by fire in 80 A.D. (it was first rebuilt by Domitian after the fire, but that one also burned down). Earlier historians thought this done by Hadrian, but new research could indicate it was actually done already by Trajan, and his architect Apollodorus of Damascus, and then finished by Hadrian. The actual function of the building in ancient times is not known.
In 609 the Pantheon was consecrated to be a church by Pope Boniface IV, and it still is a church, called Sancta Maria ad Martyres (now Santa Maria dei Martiri, and informally known as Santa Maria Rotonda). Since the Renaissance it has been used as a burial place and here two of Italy's kings are buried: Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I.
As you know, tattoos have been around for a long, long time dating back to the antiquity of the Egyptian Pharaohs. People have been using different inking styles for many years. However, there are different and unique flower tattoo design ideas to commemorate an specific event in your Second Life or to simply add beauty to your body.
Chest tattoos for women on the upper side are beautiful locations on the female body that attract attention. Tattooed body parts have become new trends in the whole fashionable world.
Case in point. check out this gorgeous BOM Howlett Design's Angel Floral Chest VII Tattoo. I am also adorning Howlett Design's Butterfly Belly Tattoo to complement the butterflies in my hair. Additionally, I am wearing Alge's Fish Eyeshadow in Pink to pair flawlessly with the beauty and magic of these wonderful tattoos.
The Howlett Design's Angel Floral Chest VII & Butterfly Belly Tattoos and the Alge's Fish Eyeshadow are available at the SWANK Hollywood Glam Event this month. Come see the fabulous new creations there!
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True is that I am still experimenting with a new camera and lens (Leica M8 plus Voigtlaender 40/1.4; here at F11). Using a rangefinder camera is quite a challenge for me and I will not go into any pros and cons (judge for yourself). However, I wish to combine these experiments with actual issues, and one of these is what we are going to do with the traditions we have inherited from Greek and Roman antiquity. These traditions (and their historical re-incarnations as it were) have been profoundly influential for our political thinking, for developing the scientific method and culturally of great importance too. In the West it was used to liberate the human mind from religious totalitarianism. However, in the 21st century we live in a world that is culturally divers and religiously extremely active. Rethinking antiquity and Enlightenment, a lot of cracks have become obvious. Social inequality and slavery and the stigmatising of the other are featuring prominently. "What have the Romans ever done to prevent the transatlantic slave trade?" I could ask rhetorically. The question is whether we can pick the liberating traditions only and disregard what we think is unacceptable.
True is that I am still experimenting with a new camera and lens (Leica M8 plus Voigtlaender 40/1.4; here at F11). Using a rangefinder camera is quite a challenge for me and I will not go into any pros and cons (judge for yourself). However, I wish to combine these experiments with actual issues, and one of these is what we are going to do with the traditions we have inherited from Greek and Roman antiquity. These traditions (and their historical re-incarnations as it were) have been profoundly influential for our political thinking, for developing the scientific method and culturally of great importance too. In the West it was used to liberate the human mind from religious totalitarianism. However, in the 21st century we live in a world that is culturally divers and religiously extremely active. Rethinking antiquity and Enlightenment, a lot of cracks have become obvious. Social inequality and slavery and the stigmatising of the other are featuring prominently. "What have the Romans ever done to prevent the transatlantic slave trade?" I could ask rhetorically. The question is whether we can pick the liberating traditions only and disregard what we think is unacceptable.
Poseidonia, now Paestum located in Southern Italy. Photo of the first Temple of Hera built in 560 BC in the foreground. in the background is the Second Temple of Hera, or Poseidon/Nettuno built in 450 BC. Both in the Doric order, It name still disputed to this day by scholars to be dedicated to Hera or Poseidon (Greek) / Neptune (Roman). Still a incredible sight to see.
These are some of the Greek and Roman amphorae from the 3rd and 2nd century B.C.; they were recovered from the bottom of the sea around the island of Lipari (Aeolian Islands north of Sicily). They have been most beautifully exhibited in the Museo Bernabo Brea in Lipari. Clearly, transport across the Mediterranean was dangerous, but, on the other hand, the contents of these containers (wine, olive oil, marinade) must tell us that life in antiquity had most attractive sides. There was luxury, for some.
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Anfiteatro Romano Málaga.
Antiquity, and spolia plie up, in this spectacular city. One of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited settled cities, settled by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Rome, Visigoths, Arabs, Spanish kings, unified España. Malaga España one of few continuous settled city's on Europe from Ancient antiquity.
Foreground Roman theater built over the Phonecian theater, background on hill is the Alcazar
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This is an image of tree reflections in the water that I rotated 90 degrees, and then duplicated and reversed....and then a bit more work in PS and Topaz.
HSS!
Teatro Romano de Merida España.
One of Spains greatest treasured city's, Which holds some of the most impressive Roman Ruins in the country. Merida is a mini Roma, minus the crowds.
Acueducto de Segovia
It was built around the first century AD to channel water from springs in the mountains 17 kilometres (11 mi) away to the Roman city's fountains, public baths and private houses, and was in use until 1973. At Plaza de Díaz Sanz, the structure makes an abrupt turn and heads toward Plaza Azoguejo. It is there the monument begins to display its full splendor. At its tallest, the aqueduct reaches a height of 28.5 m (93 ft 6 in)
Cyanotype toned with Tannic Acid. Hasselblad 501CM with 80mm Planar and Kodak Portra 160 developed in Arista C-41. Digital negative made with Pictorico Premium OHP Transparency Film. Printed on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag under Edwards Engineering 18x20 UV lightbox.
Egrisi Range (Georgian: ეგრისის ქედი), also known as the Samegrelo Range (სამეგრელოს ქედი) or the Odishi Range (ოდიშის ქედი), is an east–west mountain range that runs parallel to the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of Georgia. The Range is connected to the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range via the Svaneti Range. The length of the Egrisi Range is 62 kilometres (39 miles) and the width is 37 kilometres (23 miles). The Range is bounded by the Tskhenistsqali River Valley to the east and the Enguri River Valley to the west.
The highest point of the Egrisi Range is Mount Chitagvala which rises to an elevation of 3,226 meters (10,584 feet) above sea level. Peaks that exceed 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) in elevation include Tsalmagi, Tekhurishdudi, Lakumurashdudi, Didghalidudi, Otepura and others. The name of the range is derived from the early medieval Georgian region of Egrisi, roughly equivalent to the Colchis of Classical Antiquity.