Essays about: "Antiquity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the word Antiquity.

  1. 1. The accuracy of road distances in the Antonine itinerary

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Antikens kultur och samhällsliv

    Author : Tomas Öberg; [2023]
    Keywords : History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : The Antonine itinerary was compiled in the early fourth century CE and is a key source to our know¬¬ledge about ancient geography and the Roman road system. However, the major research work dates more than 100 years back in time and few studies have been focussed on its overall reliability. READ MORE

  3. 2. Reception of Antiquity in18th century Opera : A Study of Divine Elements in the Story of Alcestis

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Filip Swital; [2023]
    Keywords : 5th century B.C. Athenian theatre; 18th century opera; divinity; enlightenment; reformed opera; Atensk teater under 400-taket f.Kr.; 1700-talsopera; upplysningstid; reformerad opera;

    Abstract : The story of Alcestis is an interesting case of divine agency pervading the narrative and the characters in the play. It intimately concerns the mortal players, who, though largely powerless in the struggle, are central to the story. READ MORE

  4. 3. Griesbach Rethought: The Synoptic Problem Reviewed The Griesbach Hypothesis (Two-Gospel Hypothesis) Examined in Light of Ancient Compositional Book Production

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Mattias Dufvevind; [2022-02-03]
    Keywords : Jesus; Gospels; Two-Document hypothesis 2DH ; Two-Gospel hypothesis 2GH ; Griesbach; Farrer-Goulder-Goodacre hypothesis FGG ; Matthew-Conflator hypothesis MCH ; Markan posteriority; Synoptics; Synoptic Problem;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the Two-Gospel hypothesis from an ancient compositional book-producing practices. Mark is seen as the middle term and most important is the theoretical framework of book production in antiquity through which we need to view the Gospels. READ MORE

  5. 4. The made-up woman : Women’s daily use of makeup in Rome

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Sara Falk; [2022]
    Keywords : Cosmetics; women; Roman women; make up; gender identity; chemical analysis; Kosmetik; kvinnor; romerska kvinnor; smink; könsidentitet; kemisk analys;

    Abstract : This study details Roman women’s use of makeup, and the relevance of studying makeup whenexploring the history of Roman women. The study explores the relation between the use ofmakeup and female identity through texts and archaeological material. READ MORE

  6. 5. Blandalléer i urban miljö : möjligheter och utmaningar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Agnes Karlsson; Emilia Rentorp; [2022]
    Keywords : blandallé; allé; stadsträd;

    Abstract : Allén är ett uppskattat landskapselement med högt kulturhistoriskt värde som har rötter tillbaka till antiken. Historiskt har allén indikerat på makt och rikedom både i staden och på landsbygden. READ MORE