This picture features a compilation of Roman women, portrayed in both paintings and statues.
#March is #WomensHistoryMonth a month, and to celebrate, we will be sharing the fascinating stories of Roman & Iron Age women.
#trimontium #trimontiumtrust #trimontiummuseum #herstory #womenhistorymonth #internationalwomensday #romanwomen #ancientwomen #women #womeninhistory #ironagewomen
This picture features a ruined cloister from an abbey, with crumbled stone walls covered in moss.
#SundayintheBorders
In February, Dryburgh Abbey is covered in beautiful snowdrops, a sign of spring. The abbey is hosting a day of activities and guided walking tours. Why not take a look after stopping by the #TrimontiumMuseum?
#SeeSouthScotland #scottishborders #visitscotland #scotlandstartshere
Mosaic showing victorious charioteer; intaglio of Jupiter shown in profile on a reddish stone
Mosaic showing victorious charioteer; intaglio of Jupiter shown in profile on a reddish stone
Today marks the end of the Ludi Plebeii. The festival included chariot races, athletic contests & theatrical acts to entertain Rome’s common people.
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1) c.250CE Mosaic of victorious charioteer, Trier, Rheinisches Landesmuseum
2) Jupiter Intaglio from Trimontium, on display #TrimontiumMuseum
Collage of images of actors who have played Caesar
🎂 Born (probably) #OnThisDay in 100 BC: #JuliusCaesar—general, reformer & eternal scene-stealer.
But the real question is…
👉 Who played him best?
Rains, Harrison, Dalton, Urban, Hinds, Lasance & more.
Vote in the comments or name your fave!
#RomanHistory #CaesarOnScreen #TrimontiumMuseum
The picture shows a column on a wall with names carved into the stone. Behind it, there are high, arching windows and walls with Gothic-style trimming. The second picture shows the same arches from beneath.
The picture shows a column on a wall with names carved into the stone. Behind it, there are high, arching windows and walls with Gothic-style trimming. The second picture shows the same arches from beneath.
#SundayintheBorders
Jedburgh Abbey was founded in AD 1138. Once a religious centre & military site, it housed Augustinian canons who served the town’s spiritual & civic needs.
Don’t miss the majestic nave—and why not stop by the #TrimontiumMuseum too?
#JedburghAbbey #scottishborders
Mosaic representing a man feeding a donkey; fresco of bread; photo of modern donkey
Mosaic representing a man feeding a donkey; fresco of bread; photo of modern donkey
Mosaic representing a man feeding a donkey; fresco of bread; photo of modern donkey
🌸🔥 #OTD 9 June, Day 3 of #Vestalia! 🐴🍞 #Romans decked donkeys with flower garlands & bread, thanking them for powering bakery mills and—per Ovid—braying just in time to save Vesta from Priapus. Celebrate hearth, home & heroic donkeys!
#RomanHistory #TrimontiumMuseum
The picture features the gothic architecture of the Melrose Abbey, specifically one of the chapels. The picture portrays an arched wall with no ceilings, ruined stonework, and an arched window.
#SundayintheBorders
You can learn more about the Melrose Abbey and see it for yourself by visiting the site and museum! Why not take a look after stopping by the #TrimontiumMuseum?
#SeeSouthScotland #scottishborders #visitscotland #melrose #jedburgh #kelso #drybrugh #scotlandstartshere
Images of Roman playmobil and Celts playmobil
Images of Roman playmobil and Celts playmobil
Images of Roman playmobil and Celts playmobil
The #countdown continues, just 4 more days to opening day this FRIDAY 14th February! 🌟🎉😃 The #Playmobil Roman troops are ready😎 & this time they are not alone...
We are open Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am to 4 pm until Easter.
#TrimontiumMuseum
#ScottishBorders
