One of the oldest cities in the world. The birth Place of the republican political system and western civilisation.
The city began as a small settlement established by twin Brothers Romulus and Remus nearly 2,500 years ago.
"All Roads lead to Rome" refers to the fact that all roads literally began in the city of Rome and expanded out to the provinces. The Umbilicus urbis Romae, a large cone shaped monument, marked the center of the city and Republic.
Augustus Caesar added the Milliarium Aureum which stood across from the Umbilicus urbis on the Rostra (the speakers Platform for political speeches). It was engraved with all of the Provinces of the Empire at that time and the distance from the monuments.
Today the "Eternal City" is considered , perhaps, one of the most romantic locations on Earth. Ancient edifices, music, good food and a long history is what Rome is most known for.
The city began as a small settlement established by twin Brothers Romulus and Remus nearly 2,500 years ago.
"All Roads lead to Rome" refers to the fact that all roads literally began in the city of Rome and expanded out to the provinces. The Umbilicus urbis Romae, a large cone shaped monument, marked the center of the city and Republic.
Augustus Caesar added the Milliarium Aureum which stood across from the Umbilicus urbis on the Rostra (the speakers Platform for political speeches). It was engraved with all of the Provinces of the Empire at that time and the distance from the monuments.
Today the "Eternal City" is considered , perhaps, one of the most romantic locations on Earth. Ancient edifices, music, good food and a long history is what Rome is most known for.
by Amadscientist April 15, 2009
Is the name of a political message board begun by an Evil Monkey (Current User name).
It is one of many message boards with a purposely liberal slant.
The site officially backed Barack Obama during the 2008 Presidential elections.
It is one of many message boards with a purposely liberal slant.
The site officially backed Barack Obama during the 2008 Presidential elections.
by Amadscientist April 06, 2009
The derogatory term combines the words "Tourist" with "Moron" to describe any person who, while on vacation, commits an act of pure stupidity.
The term has its roots in the resort, park service and service industries and can easily be dated back at least as far as the mid 1970's. It is widely used throughout the US, but may not be in general use by mainstream society.
Mostly an inside "Joke", created to vent emotion when dealing with the public.
In Yosemite National Park, "Tourons" regularly block access into the park by stopping on the single lane road to take pictures of wildlife.
"Tourist, Please leave your brain before entering " was the sign in an underground cartoon in Yosemite in the late 1980s. It depicted the entrance to the park with a park service employee leaning out the gate to accept the brain of a tourist driving a Volkswagen Beetle. Another sign in the cartoon read "Night Drop".
The cartoon was seen in both park service and concessions offices during that period and reflects the over all harmless, yet critical view of people who forget how to act in public.
The term has its roots in the resort, park service and service industries and can easily be dated back at least as far as the mid 1970's. It is widely used throughout the US, but may not be in general use by mainstream society.
Mostly an inside "Joke", created to vent emotion when dealing with the public.
In Yosemite National Park, "Tourons" regularly block access into the park by stopping on the single lane road to take pictures of wildlife.
"Tourist, Please leave your brain before entering " was the sign in an underground cartoon in Yosemite in the late 1980s. It depicted the entrance to the park with a park service employee leaning out the gate to accept the brain of a tourist driving a Volkswagen Beetle. Another sign in the cartoon read "Night Drop".
The cartoon was seen in both park service and concessions offices during that period and reflects the over all harmless, yet critical view of people who forget how to act in public.
by Amadscientist April 18, 2009
The Theatre of Pompey was the worlds largest theatre ever built.
It was financed by Pompey The great during his second Consulship of the Ancient Roman Republic in 55 BC.
It was built in the Campus Martius area outside the ancient city walls.
It is behind this theatre in the curia of the Theatre of Pompey that Julius Caesar was murdered by the senate.
It was financed by Pompey The great during his second Consulship of the Ancient Roman Republic in 55 BC.
It was built in the Campus Martius area outside the ancient city walls.
It is behind this theatre in the curia of the Theatre of Pompey that Julius Caesar was murdered by the senate.
by Amadscientist April 06, 2009
To shoot saliva in a stream from ones mouth while holding the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
This is either done on purpose or by accident.
This is either done on purpose or by accident.
by Amadscientist April 22, 2009
"Rocky Horror" is the creation of one Dr. Frank-N-Furter after he discovered the secret to life...itself!
It is also the shortened version of the titles of both, the British stage play originally produced in 1973 and it's film version which was released in 1975.
This can also be intended to encompass all of the aspects surrounding the following of fans.
It is also the shortened version of the titles of both, the British stage play originally produced in 1973 and it's film version which was released in 1975.
This can also be intended to encompass all of the aspects surrounding the following of fans.
1) Rocky Horror you need piece of mind. I want to tell you that you're doing just fine.
2) Oh that Janet Weiss, she's so into "Rocky Horror".
2) Oh that Janet Weiss, she's so into "Rocky Horror".
by Amadscientist April 06, 2009
A person who resorts back to, or continues to make use of, old technology, the general population has discarded or no longer finds viable.
After her device died and had no upgrade available, the Retro Techno resorted back to her laptop to send E-mails.
by Amadscientist November 02, 2011