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Roman sculpture of Sophocles
3 hours agoRoman sculpture of Sophocles, a Greek tragedian who lived in the 5th century BCE. The object dates back to the 1st century CE and is a copy of a Greek original…
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Roman fresco showing Mars and Venus
1 day agoRoman fresco showing Mars and Venus, a divine pair of lovers. We also see two Amores on stage, holding Mars’ helmet and Venus’s toilet chest. The object dates back…
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Roman fresco showing dancing inhabitants of Troy
3 days agoRoman fresco showing dancing inhabitants of Troy leading a horse through the city gates. At the top of the fresco you can see Cassandra, the daughter of Priam (king…
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Review: Empire
5 days agoEmpire The book “Empire” by Conn Iggulden is the second part of the “Golden Age” series, in which we move to the times of Greece in the classical period. This time…
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Hephaestus' workshop on fresco
5 days agoRoman fresco showing Hephaestus’ workshop. The scene shows the Cyclops forging weapons for the heroes. The object was discovered in Pompeii and dates back to the…
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Roman fresco showing Hephaestus forging golden weapon for Achilles
6 days agoRoman fresco showing Hephaestus forging a golden weapon for Achilles. The object dates back to the 1st century CE; discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is located…
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Plaster casts of bodies on new exhibition in Pompeii
1 week agoA new exhibition has been opened in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, where you can see four plaster casts of the bodies of the victims of Vesuvius up close….
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19th century reconstruction of Colosseum
1 week agoThis is not another computer visualization of a famous monument. It’s a work of art in itself. It was made in 1829 and its author is Louis Duc, a scholarship holder…
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Apr 24
Anthony Hopkins as Vespasian in new series “Those About to Die”
On July 18, 2024, the new historical series “Those About to Die” is scheduled to premiere on the American stream “Peacock”. The action is to take place during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (69-79 CE), and the role of the ruler is to be played by the outstanding Anthony Hopkins.
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Mar 24
Gladiators will perform in Pompeii
On Sundays, April 7, May 19 and September 8, special events will take place in Pompeii. Gladiator fights will take place in the amphitheater. Entry price: 5 euros.
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Feb 24
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