Ancient Roman terracotta pottery plant pots discovered while constructing San Giovanni Metro Station #rome #archaeology #ancienthistory #romanhistory #ancientrome
Ancient Roman terracotta pottery plant pots discovered while constructing San Giovanni Metro Station #rome #archaeology #ancienthistory #romanhistory #ancientrome
✨It’s that Bacchus time of year✨
This hazy time between Saturnalia and the New Year has me a bit befuddled - much like this depiction of Bacchus! Hope these days are treating you well.
✨It’s that Bacchus time of year✨
This hazy time between Saturnalia and the New Year has me a bit befuddled - much like this depiction of Bacchus! Hope these days are treating you well.
✨A cat amongst the birds ✨
Amongst the treasures held by the MAN Napoli is this beautiful scene from ancient Capua. A pigeon and two parrots eagerly attend the bird bath, but watch out for that cat!
✨A cat amongst the birds ✨
Amongst the treasures held by the MAN Napoli is this beautiful scene from ancient Capua. A pigeon and two parrots eagerly attend the bird bath, but watch out for that cat!
Here’s Bellerophon in all his heroism!
This #MosaicMonday we recognise the glorious artistry of this second century CE mosaic that depicts Bellerophon riding Pegasus while killing the Chimera.
The Chimera was a monstrous fire-breathing creature from Lycia. It was often depicted as a lion with a goat's head protruding from its back and a tail ending with a snake's head.
Bellerophon was a Corinthian hero, the son of Poseidon and Eurynome, a Megarian princess who became a queen of Corinth. Bellerophon was known as one of the greatest hero and slayer of monsters, before the days of Heracles.
🐇A Roman charioteer for the ages 🦆
What do good rabbits do in their spare time? Why it’s duck chariot racing! Purported to have been found at Hadrian’s villa in Tivoli, this scene sets the stage for great animal rivalries on the chariot racing circuit!
🐇A Roman charioteer for the ages 🦆
What do good rabbits do in their spare time? Why it’s duck chariot racing! Purported to have been found at Hadrian’s villa in Tivoli, this scene sets the stage for great animal rivalries on the chariot racing circuit!
Visualising the lifetimes (and deaths) of major Roman Emperors
(by Reddit user: u/Western-Flatworm-537)
See
Dark History of the Roman Emperors by Michael Kerrigan, 2012
Five of the first eleven emperors of Rome were assassinated and another two killed themselves rather than face the fury of their subjects.
It’s #MosaicMonday and we’re taking a dip in the sea to freshen up with this marine life mosaic from Pompeii. This intricate mosaic is so detailed that it’s possible to identify the different species including the central tussle between an Octopus vulgaris (common octopus) and a Palinurus vulgaris (European spiny lobster).
It’s #MosaicMonday and we’re taking a dip in the sea to freshen up with this marine life mosaic from Pompeii. This intricate mosaic is so detailed that it’s possible to identify the different species including the central tussle between an Octopus vulgaris (common octopus) and a Palinurus vulgaris (European spiny lobster).
The timeless joy of a child sharing funny cat videos with mom
*I went on a pilgrimage to the archaeology museum to commune with the world's first multitool. #Italy#AncientRome #materialculture
*I went on a pilgrimage to the archaeology museum to commune with the world's first multitool. #Italy#AncientRome #materialculture
