This image is of a silver coin with a man's bust and a lighting bolt behind his neck.
The #Romans held not one but two festivals for Vejovis, a chthonic or underworld-associated form of Jupiter; the second festival was on 21 May. This picture is of a republican denarius, 84 BC, showing a diademed bust of #Vejovis hurling a thunderbolt. Photo Credit: Johny SYSEL
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Ruins of Trajan's Market and illustration of the market
Ruins of Trajan's Market and illustration of the market
Ruins of Trajan's Market and illustration of the market
The 18th-20th November marks the Mercatus Plebeii - the #Roman people's market. Following Ludi Plebeii, it was an opportune time for those selling everyday goods & exotic items from the furthest provinces.
Roman market illustration credits: zurl.co/RjDCV
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A mosaic showing the winner in a chariot race
#OTD the Ludi Plebeii festival started & ran from the 4th of #November to the 17th. Festivities included the Epulum Iovis feast, theatrical comedies by #Plautus & chariot races in the Circus Maximus. The #festival is considered one of the oldest, celebrated since 220 BC
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Happy Lucaria Day!!
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Detail of a fresco in the Villa of Livia depicting a tree
🌿Happy #Lucaria ! Ancient #Roman festival of the #SacredGrove held on 19 & 21 July. Even by the 1st c BC its purpose was a mystery.
Lucus meant a ritual grove. It has been argued Lucaria reflects shared Iron Age traditions—from Romans to Celts - where nature was sacred
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Roman Forum standing in Jubilee Square, #Leicester as part of the #RomanFestival this weekend. Go see it and join in with it's demolition at 3pm today! 😁👍🏻
Fordicidia was a #RomanFestival celebrated on 15th Apr for farming & livestock fertility. It involved the sacrifice of a pregnant cow to Tellus (Mother Earth) during the time of Cerealia.The sacrifice ensured the fertility of the planted grain growing in the womb of Mother Earth
Duke and Honey are talking. Duke is dressed as a Roman Consul and clutching the axe and bundle of sticks called fasces. Honey is in her grey Mao suit Honey: SIR, AREN'T YOU KIND OF JUMPING THE GUN? YOU HAVEN'T ACTUALLY BEEN APPOINTED PROCONSUL YET! Duke: HONEY.. Honey: I KNOW YOU HAVE LOTS OF EXPERI ENCE IN CHAOTIC SITUATIONS... Duke: HONEY... Honey: BUT I THINK THE ADMINISTRA TION IS TRYING TO DOWNPLAY THE IMPERIAL NATURE OF OUR INVASION! Duke: IN LATINUM! LATINUM! Honey: YESIBUS, SIRUS. www.doonesbury.com
As @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social and @rideleicester.bsky.social prepare for the #RomanFestival here’s a handy guide to the language, courtesy of Duke and Honey and the Iraq War
The Romans are returning to Castleford on 31st May 2025
- roman-themed market
- thrilling street show
- archaeological dig
- guided tour of Roman Castleford
- Roman demonstrations
- free onsite activities
#castleford #roman #livinghistory #daysoutyorkshire #RomanFestival
