... more popular than the plays. There were four kinds of dramatic performances, Comedies, Tragedies, and the two most popular, Farces and Pantomines. Since Roman theaters had no lighting facilities, plays were given during daytime. The average comedy required around two hours. Each performance group had a manager, ... . Pompey built the first permanent theater in Campus Martius in 55 B.C., this theater was known as Pompey's Theater. The second aspect of Roman entertainment were the ludi circenses, or simply shows given is a ring. The only requirement to put on the chariot races was that the...

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... Optimates nor the Populares. Instead, he supports Augustus. This is why Livy supports the senate and the patricians, but still gives accounts of plebeian and tribunal victories. Overall, anything that is classically "Roman" is supported by Livy, and ideas that are countercultural are looked upon with unwelcome ... , it can be seen that Livy introduces a very similar scenario. Cassius tries to placate the plebs and gain power, but is opposed by the senate. The difference is that Livy has Cassius tried in court, as was the law, while Gracchus is murdered in the streets, effectively destroy...

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... it. In doing so, many of his actions seemed justifiable which allowed him to maintain his positive image to the Roman people, and especially those of the senate. Caesar's intentions were not at first to conquer Gaul, but rather Illyria, due to three of his legions being ... based in Italy. Caesars reason for starting the war was said to be a pre-emptive attack to the possible invasion by the Helvetti, whom he considered to be warlike and prone to violence and also to protect the Roman ... to establish a form of leadership that satisfies both parties. Simply put, Caesar didn't care about...

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... rumors that Cesar wanted to be sole king, conspirators (including Brutus who is arguable Caesar's natural son) 'struck Caesar down at the foot of Pompey's statute during a session at the senate'(Plutarch). In the aftermath of Caesar's assignation, Cleopatra widely withdrew from Rome and "During the next three years, Cleopatra, now in her twenties devoted her self to the government and ... maintained, already gained through her relationship with Caesar. The meeting that took place at Tarsus in 41BC had sparked legends 'greatest love story' between the Egyptian queen Cleopatra and the roma...

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... were Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Gaius Julius Caesar was born 100 B.C. His father of the same name and his mother Aurelia Cotta were part of the Roman upper-class. He was a brilliant military general who conquered Gaul (modern day France) and invaded Britain a total of 2 times. He was not liked by ... had a total of 3 children with various women and a nephew, whom he took in as his own. He did not get along very well with the Roman senators, and he was killed on March 15th, 44 B.C by Brutus and Cassius. Over 30 other senators were plotting with Brutus and Cassius to assassinate Caesar....

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... , respected him also. In document 2, it explains how Caesar helped the common people when he took control. "Julius Caesar has done more for the common people than any other Roman When he became dictator, he gave us a holiday that lasted 10 days He built new roads, canals, temples and theaters. This gave many jobs to the Romans who were out ... have as their leader. "The only thing Caesar cares about is power, power for himself soon he will want to be King! Then he will get rid of the senate, and there will be no more voting by the people. yes, the Republic is in danger as long as Caesar ...

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