Ancient Greek and Roman Music
[ send me this paper ]
This 7 page paper looks at Ancient Greek and Roman music with a particular emphasis on the instruments they used. New research is shown to indicate that people who lived in earlier times were more sophisticated than once thought, even playing similar instruments and employing comparable techniques. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Ancmusic.doc

Ancient Greek and Roman Women
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which examines the roles and positions of ancient Greek and Roman women. The paper also makes mention of the Etruscan women, who influenced how Roman women approached their position in society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAwmnrmn.rtf

Ancient Greek Society and Steven Pressfield’s Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermoplyae
[ send me this paper ]
In five pages this paper references Pressfield’s novel in a consideration of Sparta that includes the role of the polis in shaping the Greek identity, the typical Spartan soldier’s experience, and the personal values they most respected and how these shaped their society and politics. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography. TGgatefire.rtf
Filename: TGgatefire.rtf

Ancient History to the 21st Century
[ send me this paper ]
A 10 page paper which discusses 4 different eras in history, beginning with ancient history and finishing with the 21st century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAanc3.rtf

Ancient Rome’s Government and Political Systems
[ send me this paper ]
This 3 page report discusses the development of a republic in ancient Rome and the similarities and differences that exist between the republic of that time and modern republics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWanrome.rtf

Ancient Roots of Western Cultural Heritage: Questions, Answers, Comparisons
[ send me this paper ]
This is a 30 page paper discussing various questions relating to ancient roots of Western cultural heritage. In regards to a review of ancient roots of Western cultural heritage, various philosophies, concepts, ideals, and political systems are included. References are made to works by Hesiod, Homer, Plato, Aristotle, Virgil, Lucretius, Aeschylus, Euripides among others in relation to the complex myths, social and political relationships and man’s relationship to nature. Included in the concepts of behavior, punishment and the role of myths in social and political systems, references to the Code of Hammuradi, Genesis, Theogony and Enuma Elish are included among others. Many of the ancient philosophies can be applied to artifacts, political realms and situations in the modern world. Bibliography lists 39 sources.
Filename: TJwestc1.rtf

Ancient Societies; Greece, Rome and the World of Beowulf
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper examines the similarities and differences of the people and societies of these three different times. In considering their expectations and the social structure the student will understand some of the contrasting elements in these societies. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEancciv.wps

Ancient Warfare
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper on ancient warfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAanwar8.rtf

Artistic, Literary, and Scientific Achievements: Hellenistic and Classical Ages
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page paper which compares the artistic, literary, and scientific achievements for the Hellenistic and Classical ages. Source cited is from a text faxed by the student requesting this paper and the author is unknown.
Filename: RAarthel.rtf

Aspects and Qualities of Ancient Greek Civilization as Found in Homer’s “The Odyssey”
[ send me this paper ]
This is a 3 page paper on qualities of Greek civilization which are revealed in Homer’s “The Odyssey”. Homer’s “The Odyssey” was written around the year 750 B.C. and in addition to providing a great tale about the adventures of the king Odysseus, it also reveals aspects and qualities of the ancient civilization in Greece at that time. While Greece was recovering from the Trojan War, the journeys of Odysseus reveal to the readers that the ancients Gods and myths played a major role in everyday life and recollection of events in addition to the admiration of the qualities of hospitality, honor, athletic ability, story telling, organization and song within the everyday lives of the Greeks while qualities such as pride and arrogance were abhorred. While most of the events centered on the people from the higher classes, the lives of the slaves and common men are also included which gives the reader an added dimension to the complex societal structure which also existed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJGrciv1.rtf

Athenian Government
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which examines the four forms of Athenian government (monarchy, aristocracy, democracy and oligarchy) and then compares Athenian democracy with American democracy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAathen4.rtf

Athenian Justification for Empire
[ send me this paper ]
This 3 page paper explores some of the justification the “democratic” Athenians may have given for acquiring an empire. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVJstEmp.rtf

Athenian Society
[ send me this paper ]
A 6 page paper which discusses Athenian society at its height of accomplishments and popularity. The paper discusses the wealth and attractiveness of Athens, as well as the defeat of this great city. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAathenian.wps

Athens and Sparta, as seen by Thucydides
[ send me this paper ]
A ten page paper which looks at Thucydides’ account of the social and cultural systems in Athens and Sparta, and how their differences contributed to the events leading up to the Peloponnesian Wars. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JLspartathens.wps

Athens and the Peloponnesian War
[ send me this paper ]
An 8 page war which examines the Peloponnesian War and focuses on the role of Athens as the source of the war. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RApelatw.rtf

Athletes in Ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian Cultures
[ send me this paper ]
A 7 page discussion of the importance athletic competition held in these cultures. The author describes some of the most prominent athletic events and contends that each held deeper societal significance than a simple recreational diversion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPsprtAn.rtf

Augustus and his Role in Roman Society
[ send me this paper ]
This 7 page paper examines the life of this emperor and his relationship to the people, and to the religion of the day. Augustus's role as princeps and a man who was thought of as a god is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources
Filename: SA018Aug.rtf