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  Appian Way - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Romans sensed the inherent nobility of the road imbued by the circumstances and method of its construction, and its utility to the Roman Republic.
A coastal road wound its tortuous way between Ostium at the mouth of the Tiber and Neapolis.
A new Appian Way was built in parallel with the old one in 1784 as far as the Alban Hills region.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Appian_Way   (2456 words)

  
 Appian Way, Egnation Way, and the Great East Road
The Appian Way and the Egnation Way were sea and land routes.
The Appian Way began in Rome at the miliarium aureum (Golden Milestone) and went south from Rome to Tarracina.
In 312 B.C. the Roman Caesar Claudius, who is credited for beginning the Appian Way, began construction of the southern route.[1] Claudius thought that it would be the benefit of Rome if it were to establish trade with the Mediterranean cultures in the south.
www.mnsu.edu /emuseum/history/trade/appian.htm   (281 words)

  
 Appian way, Rome. monuments of Rome, Italy
Stazio, a Latin poet, called it " Queen of roads" for the splendour of its burial monuments, the splendid patrician residences in the suburban section and for the evocative beauty of the land that it crossed.
It became in short time the elected road, sacred to the cult of the dead, crossed during the Latin holidays by the crowd going to the temple of Giove on the summit of mount Cavo or to the temple of Diana, by the shores of the Nemi lake.
The Appian way ran here straight -after this the name of " recto " - at first followed the line of an existing road to the Alban hills and reached the Agro Pontino.
www.activitaly.it /inglese/monument/appia.htm   (593 words)

  
 Via Appia
The Appian way is the oldest and most famous road built by the ancient Romans.
The main route to Greece, the Appian Way was more than 560 km (more than 350 mi) long.
The road was well constucted, although the present pavement of large hexagonal block made from lave, laid on a firm foundation and strengthened by cement, is probable not the original bed.
www.geocities.com /Colosseum/Ring/5382/appian.html   (242 words)

  
 Santa Monica Mirror: No (Free) Exit On Appian Way
A once-bustling but now seldom-traveled street that runs parallel to and west of Ocean Avenue, Appian Way was a thoroughfare for drivers traveling south on Pacific Coast Highway, heading for Ocean Park, who chose to bypass the perpetually snarled traffic on Ocean Avenue.
But the southbound lane of the nothernmost block of Appian Way was closed -- on a supposedly temporary basis -- in 1999, to accommodate construction of the City’s new water treatment plant near the Pier.
While the Appian Way debate is blessedly bereft of torture, there are divergent points of view.
www.smmirror.com /volume5/issue19/no_free.asp   (979 words)

  
 Via Appia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In 1784, Pope Pius VI built the new Appian Way from Rome to Albano, parallel with the old.
In Roman times slaves that had been sentenced to death were crucified on both sides of the Appian Way.
Crucifixes were erected along the Appian Way all the way from Rome to Capua.
www.barca.fsnet.co.uk /Via-Appia.htm   (270 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Appian Way
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 Appian Way
Paul followed the road known as the Appian Way from the port of Puteoli north toward Rome.
Context: The Appian Way or Via Appia was one of the principal land routes in Italy.
It extended across Italy, from the Bay of Naples on the western coast to the Adriatic Sea on eastern coast.
www.luthersem.edu /ckoester/Paul/journey4/AppianWay.htm   (73 words)

  
 Let's Go Dining - Appian Way   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
At The Appian Way, the restaurant’s name is embossed in red script letters near the edge of each white plate.
The Appian Way is a new restaurant, but its owner, Bruno LaBanca, is anything but new to the industry.
The Appian Way serves lunch from 11 a.m.
www.fhtimes.com /letsgo/dining/appian.htm   (440 words)

  
 Rome : Attractions : The Appian Way & the Catacombs | Frommers.com
Rome : Attractions : The Appian Way and the Catacombs
It eventually stretched all the way from Rome to the seaport of Brindisi, through which trade with the colonies in Greece and the East was funneled.
Of the monuments on the Appian Way, the most impressive is the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, within walking distance of the catacombs.
www.frommers.com /destinations/rome/0064022157.html   (445 words)

  
 The Pines of the Appian Way
The Pines of the Appian Way is the fourth movement of a larger work by Ottorino Resphigi entitled The Pines of Rome.
Built in 312 B.C. by Appius Claudius Caecus, the Appian Way was the main route by which traders and merchants could get to and from Greece.
WCU Marching Band The West Chester University Marching Band used Pines of Appian Way in their 2001 Field Show.
courses.wcupa.edu /frichmon/mue332/fall2001/devorecraig   (1191 words)

  
 PCWorld.com - Two Monitors Is the Appian Way   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The advantage of the Appian card is that it requires only one AGP or PCI slot for two monitors.
Appian didn't have a Windows 98 driver for the Duet in time for my review (it should be out by the time you read this).
To Appian's credit, the choice of the Virge/MX allows the board to use just one chip to drive two monitors (unlike most of its peers).
www.pcworld.com /reviews/article/0,aid,7585,00.asp   (345 words)

  
 Appian Way   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The name Appian Way is taken from the name of the oldest and most important ancient Roman road.
The Appian Way was the first information superhighway.
A Murder on the Appian Way (hopefully the last one)
www.cs.virginia.edu /~evans/appianway.html   (73 words)

  
 The Appian Way (Getty Bookstore)
The Appian Way was the first great artery from Rome to southern Italy and the model for all roads originating in the ancient capital.
Paved in fl basalt, the road was flanked by level pedestrian footpaths and bordered by tombs, villas, and pleasant rest and refreshment areas along its 365 miles, which could be walked in thirteen to fourteen days.
Ivana della Portella is executive adviser to the Appian Way Park and director of the Antonio Cederna Documentation Center.
www.getty.edu /bookstore/titles/appian.html   (172 words)

  
 The Appian Way - Orange, New Jersey Restaurants - We cater NJ weddings, showers, business meetings, parties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Appian Way is the perfect setting for all of life's memorable events, especially a wedding where families come together for a special celebration.
Established in 1975, The Appian Way has been providing the finest Italian cuisine wrapped around a friendly atmosphere and attentive staff.
Our wedding menus are designed to fit any budget, and our family personally supervises every aspect of your affair, from the preparation of the finest and freshest foods to the planning of every small detail of your event.
www.njdiningguide.net /AppianWay   (160 words)

  
 FilmStew.com • Beacon Hones in on Appian Way
Appian Way's Leonardo DiCaprio will produce and star in untitled mercenary pic for Beacon and IEG.
The script, which will be penned by Scott Burns, focuses on the new global phenomenon of governments and companies turning to mercenaries to wage war.
Landesman currently has a deal with Beacon and Appian Way with IEG, so the companies combined to finance the project.
www.filmstew.com /Content/Article.asp?ContentID=10087&Pg=1   (288 words)

  
 FilmStew.com • Dark Days Ahead for DiCaprio
Appian Way, Leonardo DiCaprio's production company, has picked up the Sheldon Turner thriller pitch In Dark Woods.
Appian Way, the production banner run by Oscar-nominated actor Leonardo DiCaprio, has snatched up the rights to the Sheldon Turner pitch In Dark Woods in a preemptive bid.
Appian Way will produce the film with Graham King's Initial Entertainment Group.
www.filmstew.com /Content/Article.asp?ContentID=12127&Pg=1   (241 words)

  
 Appian Way - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
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The Appian Way: From Its Foundation to the Middle Ages
Hotel Victor is situated in the monumental Acheological Area of the Appian Way where the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, the Basilica...
www.nextag.com /appian-way/search-html   (115 words)

  
 PC World Monthly: Two Monitors Is the Appian Way@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The way Microsoft has been touting Windows 98's multiple-monitor support, you'd think everyone would be jumping to double the fun.
Appian Graphics has long specialized in adapter cards designed to display programs on two or more monitors.
I checked out a shipping version of Appian's new $490 Duet card, which supports two displays.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:29245285&refid=holomed_1   (211 words)

  
 The Appian Way
First United Methodist Church of La Vergne, TN recently started using a blog to publish their church newsletter to the web.
I think this is a cool way for a small church to get started using web technology at no cost.
The Web is the new "Appian Way" -- a technology that accelerates spreading the gospel throughout the world -- and we get to be some of the builders.
appianway.blogspot.com   (890 words)

  
 Appian Way Inc Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Today you not only have to provide the best care available, you also have to closely watch your bottom line.
Appian Way Practice Management Software can help you effectively and efficiently manage your health care practice, saving you precious time and improving your office productivity.
With Appian Way you can continue to focus on patient care and be confident that your bottom line is safe and sound.
www.appianwayinc.com   (92 words)

  
 Enjoy Rome walking tours: by bus and by foot through the ancient tunnels of Rome's catacombs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
By bus and by foot, our guided tour will take you beyond the city walls: through the ancient tunnels of Rome's catacombs, along the rustic Appian Way, and under the arches of the aqueducts of antiquity.
Our bus will take you from the start of the Appian Way, and continue to the southern edge of ancient Rome.
With our tourguide, you will make three stops along the way, giving you an opportunity to walk the ancient Roman countryside, explore the underground catacombs, and examine the masterful structure of Rome's remaining aqueducts.
www.enjoyrome.com /walking/catacombs.html   (151 words)

  
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 Appian Way
Via Appia - Via Appia: see Appian Way; Roman roads.
Asculum - Asculum, ancient town, Apulia, SE Italy, 18 mi (29 km) S of Foggia, on a branch of the Appian Way.
Appii forum - Appii forum [Lat.,=Appius' market], important stop on the Appian Way, c.40 mi (64 km) E of Rome.
www.factmonster.com /ce6/history/A0804405.html   (213 words)

  
 Variety.com - Appian way into 'Woods'
Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprio's production banner, Appian WayAppian Way, has preemptively bought Sheldon TurnerSheldon Turner's pitch "In Dark Woods" for Appian and Graham KingGraham King's Initial Entertainment GroupInitial Entertainment Group to produce.
Sean BaileySean Bailey, who brought the pitch to Appian with Turner, also will produce.
While Appian is keeping the plot under wraps, it described the project as a dark revenge thriller.
www.variety.com /article/VR1117927399?categoryid=1236&cs=1   (134 words)

  
 CARDIO EXERCISE DVD FOR TREADMILLS - APPIAN WAY VIRTUAL WALK, THE PERFECT COMPANION TO YOUR TREADMILL OR EXERCISE BIKE ...
the natural sounds as they were recorded on site on the Appian Way.
depicting some of the very families whose estates were built on the Appian Way.
The DVD also includes a separate 4 minute "Mini-Documentary" that explains the history of the Appian Way.
www.loudfrog.com /itemdetail.aspx?detailid=18563   (869 words)

  
 Caesars Palace: Appian Way Shops   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Located in a quiet shopping arcade, graced by a life-size replica of Michelangelo’s David, are the shops of the Appian Way.
Here you can browse through the finest apparel, gifts, art and jewelry including Caesars logo items.
Harrah's welcomes those 21 years of age and older to our website.
www.caesars.com /Caesars/LasVegas/Shopping/AppianWayShops   (286 words)

  
 Appian Way Pizza - Pizzeria Style Pizza Kit - Homemade Pizza Mix
Appian Way Pizza - Pizzeria Style Pizza Kit - Homemade Pizza Mix
Pizza is complete with Crust Mix and Pizza Sauce.
By following the easy instructions printed on the box, you can create your own pizzeria style pizza at home.
www.dialcorp.com /index.cfm?page_id=129   (40 words)

  
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