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1 day ago · Sculpture during this period was characterized by intense emotion and dynamic movement, as seen in sculptural works like the Dying Gaul and the Venus de Milo. A form of Hellenistic architecture arose which especially emphasized the building of grand monuments and ornate decorations, as exemplified by structures such as the Pergamon Altar.
5 days ago · The death of Aetius in 454 and the growing debility of a western imperial government hamstrung by the loss of Africa to the Vandals created a power vacuum in Gaul. It was filled by the Visigoths, at first indirectly through the nomination of the emperor Avitus (reigned 455–456) and then directly by their own kings, the most important being ...
5 days ago · France - Roman Conquest, Gaul, Franks: In the 2nd century bce Rome intervened on the side of Massilia in its struggle against the tribes of the hinterland, its main aim being the protection of the route from Italy to its new possessions in Spain.
1 day ago · France - Franks, Charlemagne, Gauls: The settlement of Germanic peoples in Roman Gaul brought people from two entirely different backgrounds into contact. Linguistic barriers were quickly overcome, for the Germans adopted Latin. At the same time, German names were preponderant.
3 days ago · Notable masterpieces such as the iconic Capitoline Wolf, the colossal statue of Emperor Constantine, and the Dying Gaul can be found here. At the center of the Capitoline Hill stands the magnificent Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by renowned Renaissance artist Michelangelo. The piazza features a grand staircase and an equestrian statue of ...
1 day ago · After twelve years of peace, Arthur sets out to expand his empire once more, taking control of Norway, Denmark and Gaul. Gaul is still held by the Roman Empire when it is conquered, and Arthur's victory leads to a further confrontation with Rome.
4 days ago · The Wall is a rock opera [28] that explores abandonment, cycles of violence, and isolation, symbolized by a wall. The songs create a storyline of events in the life of Pink, a fictional rock star based on Waters and Pink Floyd's former frontman Syd Barrett.
