6/29/2023 0 Comments Babylonia map 2 theme![]() Babylonian forces razed Jerusalem and destroyed the Temple. Unhappy with this arrangement, Judean kings rebelled several times, but Nebuchadrezzar’s retribution was swift and brutal. Like other vassal states, Judah had to pay tribute to Babylonia. ![]() He plays a major role in several important episodes in the Old Testament, including the sacking of Jerusalem and the 70-year exile of the Jewish people to the city of Babylon.Īfter the defeat of the Egyptians and Assyrians at Carchemish in 605, the kingdom of Judah and the city of Jerusalem fell under Babylonian control. Nebuchadrezzar’s name echoes down through time not only due to his restoration of Babylon but also for his place in Judeo Christian Scripture. WATCH: A new interpretation of an ancient tablet may show that the Babylonians had mastered trigonometry, pushing back the foundation of that subject more than a millennium. Ancient Greek historian Herodotus described it as the “most magnificent building ever erected on earth.” Ancient sources do not provide an exact location for the gardens, nor have archaeologists found remains, leading some to wonder if they ever existed at all. The gardens allegedly held species of every tree and plant from the empire. Descriptions of this palatial complex say it had five courtyards, residences for the king and his consorts, and an ornate throne room. This irrigation system may have fed one of Nebuchadrezzar’s most famous and mysterious accomplishments: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a wonder of the ancient world. Great floods of destroying water like the great waves of the sea I made flow around it.” Inscriptions present Nebuchadrezzar’s canal system as a labor of Herculean proportions: “Alongside Babylon, great banks of earth I heaped up. The biblical Psalm 137, in which the Hebrew captives sit and weep “by the waters of Babylon,” may be a reference to Babylon’s irrigation canals, the lifeblood of its economy and strength. If the favor of the god was regarded as crucial to the city, a more mundane resource-water-was also central to Babylon’s preeminence. Toward the end of his reign, around 575 B.C., he built what is probably Babylon’s iconic ancient landmark: the Ishtar Gate, decorated with cobalt glazed brick reliefs. He refurbished temples and sanctuaries, paved the Processional Way, and embellished his own legendary palace. Nebuchadrezzar II was following in the footsteps of his namesake, the first Nebuchadrezzar, who, centuries before, had exalted Babylon over other cities, such as Nippur.Ĭontinuing the work begun by Nabopolassar, the king built a great moat, defensive walls, and canals. Years of war with the Assyrians the century before had led to the destruction of Babylon in 689 B.C. ![]() ![]() Nebuchadrezzar focused much of his building energies on restoring Babylon to its former glory. Nebuchadrezzar II was a warrior by necessity, but a builder by disposition.The funds collected from his states helped finance his civic improvements. Vassal states would pay heavy annual tribute to Babylonia and feed its growing treasuries with: “silver, gold, costly precious stones, bronze, palmwood, cedarwood, all kinds of precious things, to my city Babylon I brought.” The following inscription, taken from one now held by the British Museum, suggests that keeping the “peace” was a considerable burden on Nebuchadrezzar:įar-off lands, distant mountains, from the Upper Sea to the Lower Sea, steep trails, unopened paths, where motion was impeded, where there was no foothold, difficult roads, journeys without water, I traversed, and the unruly I overthrew I bound as captives my enemies the land I set in order and the people I made to prosper. The king, mindful of his legacy, recorded his achievements for posterity on fired-clay cylinders. Cities were sacked, nobles imprisoned, and peoples exiled to Babylon. It stretched from Palestine and Syria, occupied the fertile valleys of the Euphrates and Tigris, and swept down to the Persian Gulf. By the end of Nebuchadrezzar II’s 44-year reign, the empire had grown immensely. In Akkadian, the new sovereign’s name, Nabukudurriusur, means “Nabu, watch over my heir.” He was named after Nebuchadrezzar I, Babylon’s warrior king of the 12th century B.C., and pursued a path of expansionism. ![]()
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6/29/2023 0 Comments Impression bridal red n ivory![]() ![]() It’s been shown to enhance human metabolism, too. Red can actually have a physical effect on people, raising blood pressure and respiration rates. ![]() In history, it’s been associated with both the Devil and Cupid. It’s also associated with love and passion. It’s associated with fire, violence, and warfare. Use warm colors in your designs to reflect passion, happiness, enthusiasm, and energy. Red and yellow are both primary colors, with orange falling in the middle (making it a secondary color), which means warm colors are all truly warm and aren’t created by combining a warm color with a cool color. These are the colors of fire, of fall leaves, and of sunsets and sunrises, and are generally energizing, passionate, and positive. Warm colors include red, orange, and yellow, and variations of those three colors. And in Part 3 we’ll discuss how to create effective color palettes for your own designs. In Part 2 we’ll talk about how hue, chroma, value, saturation, tones, tints and shades affect the way we perceive colors. Here we’ll discuss the meanings behind the different color families, and give some examples of how these colors are used (with a bit of analysis for each). This is the first in a three–part series on color theory. Cultural differences can compound those effects, with a hue that’s happy and uplifting in one country becoming depressing in another. Something as simple as changing the exact hue or saturation of a color can evoke a completely different feeling. Also, subscribe to our newsletter to not miss the next ones.Visual Perception And The Principles Of Gestalt.Part 3: How To Create Your Own Color Schemes.Part 2: Understanding Concepts And Color Terminology.Cut from a red floral printed tafetta faille on an ivory base, this square neck floor length gown is fitted through the bodice with corsetry inspired detailing. The Viri Gown encapsulated the modest glamour that is synonymous with the Emilia Wickstead aesthetic. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments Euphoria rue and jules break up![]() ![]() "Not sure if it's this season or another, but he's totally gonna die," said the Euphoriafan. YouTuber Turtle with an Appetite made a video about Elliot's possible impending death. Read more on that here.One fan theory paints a dark ending for Elliot. and Dominic Fike will join Zendaya and Hunter Schafer, and the rest of the cast for Season 2. Minka Kelly, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. The second season of Euphoria hit plenty of bumps and snags due to COVID delays, but on Tuesday, November 23rd, Zendaya tweeted that the show would finally premiere on January 9, 2022. Euphoria season two has a January 2022 release date. ![]() According to Teen Vogue, Harris officially joined the cast this spring, but we can’t confirm if he’s playing Jamieson or someone else. The actor was supposed to be in the original ensemble in 2019, but had to back out due to scheduling conflicts. However Euphoria’s creator, Sam Levinson, was reportedly also writing a role for Kelvin Harris Jr. Not much is known about his character, except that he might have a drug problem like his fellow classmates. The original cast is returning for Season 2, but we’re getting at least one new character as well.Ī listing on Backstage revealed that Euphoria was looking for a “Black male actor, aged 18 - 25” to play the role of Jamieson. Every time I read a new episode that Sam writes, my jaw is on the ground and I can’t believe this is something coming out of someone’s mind." Season two will feature a new lead character in addition to the original Euphoria cast. Cassie has a crazy storyline in season 2 that I did not expect. “Cassie really needs to get her shit together. In a you-guys-have-no-idea-what-you’re-going-to-watch way,” she said. "When you ask about season two, my heart drops. In an interview with Stylecaster, Sydney Sweeney, who plays Cassie, hinted at some major drama for her character. After all, the finale also showed Nate and Maddie ending their relationship, Kat potentially starting one with Ethan, and Cassie getting an abortion with the help of her mother. Perhaps those specials were meant to create space for the other characters' stories to develop in the next season. Meanwhile, Jules’ episode brought viewers into a therapy session where she unpacked their relationship. Rue spent hers at a diner on Christmas, where her sponsor Ali (Coleman Domingo) advised that she confront her addiction and codependency head on. ![]() The episodes, which were created to bridge a gap between season one and two, provided an in depth look at Rue and Jules characters. Many fans wondered if the scene alluded to an overdose, but Euphoria’s bonus episodes shut down that theory. After their teary goodbye, she returned home and relapsed before the episode ended. Season one ended on a cliffhanger, with Rue and Jules planning to run away together before Rue backed out at the last minute. Season two of Euphoria will likely pick back up where we left off. Watch the official trailer for season two, released on Monday, December 20, 2021: From drug deals gone wrong, to Rue getting arrested, potential break ups and hook ups, it looks like East Highland High is as crazy as ever. Read on for everything we know about Euphoria season two: The trailers for Euphoria season two finds the characters descending into chaos.Įach new teaser for Euphoria season 2 has included increasingly more chaotic scenes. The official season synopsis reads: “Amidst the intertwining lives in the town of East Highland, 17-year-old Rue (Zendaya) must find hope while balancing the pressures of love, loss, and addiction.” ET on HBO Max.Ī new full trailer for season 2 shows that wild times are in store for Rue and her fellow students at East Highland High. Euphoria fans rejoice, your favorite teen drama will be back before you know it! The show officially returns for its long-awaited, COVID-delayed second season on Sunday, Januat 9p.m. ![]() |