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Roman glass cameo
1 month agoRoman glass cameo that shows the upper half of the goddess Venus Anadyomene (rising from the sea) touching her hair. The artifact is in The British Museum….
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Giant blocks of Baalbek
1 month agoBaalbek is home to one of the most impressive quarries of antiquity, known primarily for its gigantic stone blocks, such as the “Pregnant Woman Stone” (Hajjar al-Hibla)….
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Sculpture of Mercury discovered in Turkey
2 months agoMarble statue of Mercury (Greek Hermes), the messenger god and patron of trade, from the Roman Empire (2nd-3rd century CE) was discovered in the ancient city of…
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Review: Brigantia
2 months agoBrigantia The book “Brigantia” by Adrian Goldsworthy is the third volume of the new series by the famous British historian entitled: “Vindolanda”. In the last part,…
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Pyxis - an ancient treasure box
2 months agoPyxis is a cylindrical vessel with a lid, used in ancient Greece and Rome to store jewelry, cosmetics, perfumes and even poisons. Initially made of boxwood wood…
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Agrippa Postumus
2 months agoAgrippa Postumus (12 BCE – 14 CE) was born as Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa Postumus and was the son of Marcus Agrippa – the famous general of Augustus – and Julia,…
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New Roman frescoes were discovered in Pompeii
2 months agoArchaeologists made an extraordinary discovery in Pompeii – beautiful frescoes depicting rituals related to Dionysian mysteries were uncovered. This is one of the…
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Lucilla - daughter of Marcus Aurelius, who has been inspiring filmmakers for years
2 months agoAnna Aurelia Galeria Lucilla is a character whose fate strictly intertwines with the political intrigues of imperial Rome. She was the daughter of Marcus Aurelius,…
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May 24
Roman series available from July 19 on Prime Video
On July 19, the latest series – “Those About To Die” – will premiere, the action of which will take place in the times of the Roman Empire. The episodes will be available on Prime Video, and the main role – Emperor Vespasian – will be played by Anthony Hopkins.
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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.
