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But maybe that’s more HOPEFUL thinking since one of stops on the journey of provenance was as part of the Hope collection. Either way, this beautiful sculpture also considered to be a Roman reimagining of a Greek bronze from the fourth century BCE.

#AncientRome #AncientGreece #Dionysus

The Palatine Hill is definitely the place to relax.
#rome #ancientrome #palatinehill

The Romans didn't just conquer the world, they brought the spa day to it with their empire-wide network of sophisticated public baths. #RandomFact #AncientRome #History #RomanEmpire #Baths

🏛️ Originally a small town on the banks of the Tiber, Rome grew in size and strength, early on, through trade. The city was ruled by seven kings, from Romulus to Tarquin, as it grew in power.

📝 Article by Joshua J. Mark. 
📷 Photo by Leo-seta.

#Rome #Roman #History #AncientRome #NatalediRoma

2000 years ago, his enemies wrote his story. Isn't it time we heard it from him?

SON OF ROME: mybook.to/0HMl
SECOND IN COMMAND: mybook.to/FQ9CeKf
SOLDIER OF FATE: mybook.to/5bIc

brookallenauthor.com

#BlueSkyWriters #AncientWorld #AncientRome #AncientHistory #Classics #BooksWorthReading

A Roman goddess Minerva portrait sketches and digital painting (WIP) by @mythicalarts1982.bsky.social Her father Jupiter assigned her to guard Titus, a Roman centurion from the Ninth Legion, during the fiercest battles against Boudica.

A Roman goddess Minerva portrait sketches and digital painting (WIP) by @mythicalarts1982.bsky.social

Her father Jupiter assigned her to guard Titus, a Roman centurion from the Ninth Legion, during the fiercest battles against Boudica.

#ancientrome #mythology #fantasy #novel #graphicnovel #art

"To the fates, as I suppose, was owed the origin of this great city and the beginning of the mightiest empire that is second only to that of the gods."-Livy

🎨"The Sun of Rome" by Pelle Swedlund (1865-1947).
#AncientBlueSky #AncientRome #Livy

life on the edge Some thoughts on > The Far Edges of the Known World > A New History of the Ancient Past > By Owen Rees > Bloomsbury 2025 Somebody left several copies of the US edition of this new book in an Oxford street library, so I took one home and found it quite interesting. The author looks at the lives of people on the edges of the known empires of antiquity. People lived ordinary lives far away from Rome, Athens, or Thebes, they exchanged goods and services with the neighbouring populations who in the central metropolis would be considered Barbarians, and experienced an interesting mixing of cultures. We get glimpses of the Scythians on the Pontic Steppe, the Numidians on the Southern borders of Ancient Egypt, Roman soldiers guarding Hadrian's Wall, and the origins of Viet Nam. Far from being the unimportant margins, these edges turn out to be the connecting tissues between different cultures. Unexpected connections occur, eg when considering Southeast Asians simultaneously aware of the Roman and the Chinese empires. Artifacts characteristic of one culture show up in another many thousands of kilometres away. Like other recent books dealing with areas outside the Roman empire including Peter Frankopan's The silk roads and Neal Ascherson's Black Sea, this is also about globalisation happening in Antiquity. Given the exciting nature of the findings discussed, the author's tone and style is rather subdued. I can't help feeling that somebody like eg Jared Diamond might have written a more engaging book about all of this. However, the surprising connections and discoveries related here are sufficient to make it an interesting read throughout. Bloomsbury

An interesting look at life on the edges of ancient empires: proseandpassion.blogspot.com/2026/04/life-on-edge.htm... #bookReview #history #antiquity #nonFiction #archaeology #ancientRome #ancientGreece #ancientEgypt

Two former slaves and their 4 children are remembered on this grand funerary stele.

The Cartorii were very wealthy brick-makers and many terracotta bricks in the region bear the CARTORIANA stamp.

📸 Us, Musei Civici #Padua

#Archaeology #TombTuesday
#AncientBluesky #Classicsbluesky #AncientRome

A view of the Circus Maximus from the Palatine Hill. #rome #palatine #circusmaximus #ancientrome

Ancient ‘machine-gun’ damage discovered on walls of Pompeii Recently uncovered damage to walls in Pompeii displays patterns that may have been made by an ancient “machine gun” called a polybolos

Unique damage on Pompeii’s northern fortification walls may have come from a mysterious ancient “machine gun,” according to new research.

The damage was preserved by the fateful eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.

#Archaeology #AncientRome

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New at @sciam.bsky.social

One young woman is seeing red often these days, and it’s not because of her favorite color- she’s been chosen by the goddesses of ancient Rome to be the last keeper of the eternal flame. #YA #paranormal #thriller #Supernatural #VestalVirgins #AncientRome #Paranormal #BookSky amzn.to/1VGburS

Think studying ancient history is all about reading classical texts in a dark library? Think again! Here's a flashback to this winter's field trip to Rome! This is the kind of learning that we're working hard to preserve. #uOttawa #ottawa #AncientHistory #SOSClassicsUO #AncientRome

#MosaicMonday and some more flooring from a 3rd/4th Century C.E villa complex in Verona.

Sacred to Bacchus, a fabulous feline graces a panel of the banqueting hall floor🍷

📸 Us, #Roman Theatre Museum, Verona.

#ancientbluesky #archaeology #skystorians #ancientrome #classicsbluesky

Part of a colourful Roman mosaic floor depicting doves drinking from a vase from a townhouse that dates AD 1-50. The house is now below the Caseggiato delle Taberne in #OstiaAntica.
📷 my own.
#MosaicMonday #Archaeology #AncientRome

I recently visited Rome so there will be various content which I hope you will enjoy. First up a video about the Aventine (sporting a tshirt from the fab @partialhistorians.bsky.social )
#rome #ancientrome #aventine
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Happy Birthday to Rome, founded 2,779 years ago.

#Rome #AncientRome

Una persona cortando pan.

Hoy celebro el aniversario, aunque por los distintos calendarios no sea exacto, del grafito en las barracas de gladiadores de Pompeya que dice: "El 19 de abril, hice pan" #antiguaroma #ancientrome

2000 years ago, his enemies wrote his story. Isn't it time we heard it from him?

SON OF ROME: mybook.to/0HMl
SECOND IN COMMAND: mybook.to/FQ9CeKf
SOLDIER OF FATE: mybook.to/5bIc

brookallenauthor.com

#BlueSkyWriters #History #HistoricalFiction #Rome #RomanHistory #AncientRome #AncientWorld

Neo the Baker and Wife, #Pompeii
#CelebratingWomen #woman #AncientRome #art #artsky #archaeology

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We're having a lovely time!

The Tribune makes a speech, drawing a crowd of civilians!

The centurion of the Vigile Urbani is bludgeoned to death by an angry mob!

All is quiet in the town... Well, apart from those flipping geese!

A few pics of today's 'Song of Shadows and Dust' game! EXCELLENT! #GaneshaGames' rules are fantastic fun and should be tried! Fast play, simple but not basic, and full of character. I'll be playing a lot more! What to add next... #Wargaming #AncientRome #History

Photos showing some of the complex archaeological remains at #OstiaAntica, ancient port of Rome.
#Archaeology #AncientRome #RomanSiteSaturday
📷 my own.

Hooray, uploading something here too!!!
Here's Octavian

#ancientrome #romanempire #octavian

What Did Ancient Pompeians Burn as Offerings to Their Gods? New Research Reveals the Surprising Answer An analysis of incense burners discovered in the doomed city identified traces of resin imported from sub-Saharan Africa or Asia, testifying to Pompeii's extensive trade networks

What Did Ancient Pompeians Burn as Offerings to Their Gods? New Research: buff.ly/MSP493N #Pompeii #RomanHistory #AncientRome #AncientHistory #Antiquity #AncientReligion

You've seen Those About to Die. But you haven't seen where it was made.

➡️ www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-th...

#thoseabouttodie⚔️ #ancientrome #cinecittà #filmhistorybuff #heritagecinema #filmlocationstours #movielocationstours #setjettingtours #cinephiletravels #movietravellers #wherewasitfilmed

A miniature Roman cameo of fourth century CE is now in Capitoline Museums, Rome.

Faces from the past reach us in many artefacts, from statues to tiny portraits like this.

A shoutout to the forgotten artists who made them.

#FindsFriday #AncientRome #Archaeology
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Vigiles Urbani on patrol.

A Vigiles Urbani centurion and six of his men.

Two bases of sacred geese of Juno.

Two clay coated and whitewashed, wicker, mediterranean bee hives.

The final Romans are complete! The Watchmen of the Vigiles Urbani are ready to patrol, supported by the vigilant sacred geese of Juno! With a few beehives for them to watch over to boot. Tomorrow - WE GAME! 😆 @footsoreminiatures.bsky.social #Wargaming #History #AncientRome #Painting

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Talking #Classics with #MaryBeard

New episode of the Classics and #History #Podcast #InstantClassics with Mary Beard and #CharlottteHiggins

#AncientGreece #AncientRome

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Home decoration nearly 1,800 years ago: a Roman mosaic with an octopus, now displayed at the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid.

Found in Villaquejida (León, Spain) and dated to the 2nd–3rd century CE.

#RomanArt #Mosaic #AncientRome #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor

Out now!

"Military Matters (Part 1)"

We're joined by @ancientblogger who answers your questions about the Ancient Roman military. Full of fun facts, cautionary tales, plus a touch of barracks-based scandal for good measure... 🗡

#ancientrome #skystorians #ancientbluesky #romanmilitary #military