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Colosseum functions today as a rather positive symbol of Graeco-Roman civilisation, which is commonly interpreted as the backbone of Western European civilisation. However, the building, as it is also widely...

Odysseus is a feminine hero due to the way he uses duplicity, lies and disguise rather than brute force in order to return home to Ithaca (also known as a 'nostos' - a journey with the goal returning home). ...

Both can be viewed as propaganda devices of augustus portraying: Religious aspects - Augustus portrays himself both as a god-fearing man, but also with divine right. E.g: Prima porta shows bare-footedness wh...

Naval combat was never a huge part of the Roman war machine but there success with it serves to perfectly illustrate the main strength of the Roman Army, Innovation. Rome didnt have a standing navy until aft...

My most important piece of advice is not to be afraid of describing what you see. Refer to particular features which seem distinctive and relevant to the question even if they seem obvious. This will show th...