Word: rome
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Italy in the Dark Ages was different from the rest of Europe. Though made up of separate and distinct states bound in no way to one another, one thing formed a bond of union, and that was the imperial grandeur and authority of Rome. The influence of her traditions were strong. The story of Roman deeds was known to all men, and her language formed the basis of the new language which had its origin, during the early party of the twelfth century, in a growing demand for expression. The Roman Church also had a strong hold upon the minds...
...different from every other as English is from Chinese. And each of these races has its own stories, myths, and traditions, so that the field for investigation is exceedingly wide. The religion of the American races was esoteric. Secret religious brotherhoods, like those which existed in Greece and Rome, are found today among the Pueblo, Zuni, and Moqui tribes, absolutely controlling all the worship of the people...
...March, 1773, Romney set out for Italy and spent two years in studying the galleries of Rome and Venice. On his return to London Romney rented a fine house in Cavendish Square. The Duke of Richmond came to sit for his portrait. The picture was a brilliant success and in twenty years Romney was the acknowleged rival of Sir Joshua Reynolds. In 1782 his friend Charles Greville brought Emma Hart, afterwards Lady Hamilton, to sit for her portrait. Of this famous woman Romney painted not less than twenty-three portraits in various poses. His picture of her as a spinner...
Last evening Mr. Clemens Herschel lectured in the Jefferson Laboratory under the auspices of the Harvard Engineering Society on "Roman Aqueducts." He treated the subject in a very interesting manner, describing the system of water supply of ancient Rome, and giving a brief history of the structures. After the lecture, lantern slides were exhibited showing the present condition of the aqueducts...
...Hudson, a famous portrait painter. This relation lasting but two years, he set up for himself and met with considerable success. During this time he formed a warm acquaintance with Admiral Vicomte Keppel. He accompanied the latter in his trip to the Mediterranean. He carefully studied the galleries of Rome, Florence and Venice. Three years later he returned to England and rented a studio in London...