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Roman mosaic with parrot
2 months agoRoman mosaic with a parrot, dating from the 2nd century BCE; currently in the collection of the Pergamon Museum (Berlin, Germany). In ancient Rome, parrots were…
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Roman bronze chest discovered in Romania
2 months agoIn central Romania, in the town of Turda, archaeologists have discovered an unusual artifact, a bronze Roman box with a form resembling the facade of a Roman temple….
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Roman fresco showing flying bird
2 months agoRoman fresco depicting a flying bird. The scene is part of a larger composition from Pompeii. The Romans placed great importance on realistically depicting animals…
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Donkeys – inconspicuous co-creators of empires
2 months agoWhen we think of the animals that have most influenced the fate of humanity, we likely first place horses – after all, it was on their backs that armies, rulers,…
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Shrimp on Roman ring
2 months agoRoman gold ring with a cameo depicting a shrimp. The object dates to the 2nd century CE. In ancient Rome, shrimp were considered a luxury delicacy, served primarily…
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Roman fresco depicting Victoria
2 months agoRoman fresco depicting Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. Dating back to the 1st century CE, it is currently located at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA….
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Roman mosaic that survived earthquake
2 months agoAn 800-square-meter Roman mosaic discovered in Antioch, southern Turkey, retains the rippling marks of an ancient earthquake without disturbing its design. The…
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Roman floor with drawing of phallus
2 months agoRoman floor with a drawing of a phallus. The object is located at the Archaeological Museum in Zadar, Croatia. In Roman culture, the phallus was a symbol of fertility,…
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Jul 23
19th birthday of IMPERIUM ROMANUM!
I am pleased to inform you that IMPERIUM ROMANUM celebrates its 19th birthday! For those interested, I attach an entry about the history of the creation and development of the portal.
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Jul 23
Wanted vandal who carved names on walls of Colosseum
Italy’s culture minister has ordered the search for a man who damaged Rome’s famous Colosseum in June by carving “Ivan + Hayley 23” into a stone.
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Jun 23
New information about movie “Gladiator 2”
The work on the sequel to “Gladiator” has started. In Morocco, a huge scenography was created, which was personally visited by the country’s minister of culture. From the recordings available on the web, one can assume that the beginning of the film may depict the siege of the city. The premiere of the film is scheduled for November 22, 2024.
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May 23
New information about movie “Gladiator 2”
This summer, in Malta, the shooting of the sequel to the famous film “Gladiator” is to begin. It is worth mentioning that in Ridley Scott’s first film, scenes were also shot in Malta.
