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Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Buried for Nearly 2,000 Years, a Monumental Dionysian Fresco Sees the Light of Day in Pompeii

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius preserved significant details of Pompeii's Roman life through ash-covered structures and art.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks ago

Unprecedented Roman mass grave found under Vienna soccer field

A unique mass burial of Roman soldiers dating back to the late 1st century was discovered at a soccer field in Vienna.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

4,000 fragments of 2nd c. wall paintings found in Roman villa in Spain

Excavation in Villajoyosa uncovers 2nd-century Roman villa wall fragments showcasing elaborate designs and contributing to historical understanding.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

More details for London's new Roman Basilica museum revealed

Roman ruins discovery leads to a new museum plan in London.
City Hall remnants change skyscraper development to focus on heritage.
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Buried for Nearly 2,000 Years, a Monumental Dionysian Fresco Sees the Light of Day in Pompeii

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius preserved significant details of Pompeii's Roman life through ash-covered structures and art.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks ago

Unprecedented Roman mass grave found under Vienna soccer field

A unique mass burial of Roman soldiers dating back to the late 1st century was discovered at a soccer field in Vienna.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

4,000 fragments of 2nd c. wall paintings found in Roman villa in Spain

Excavation in Villajoyosa uncovers 2nd-century Roman villa wall fragments showcasing elaborate designs and contributing to historical understanding.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

More details for London's new Roman Basilica museum revealed

Roman ruins discovery leads to a new museum plan in London.
City Hall remnants change skyscraper development to focus on heritage.
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History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
8 months ago

Who Were Cleopatra's Rivals for Mark Antony's Love?

Fulvia and Octavia, Antony's wives, became Cleopatra's determined rivals, marked by revenge and political intrigue in their relationships with the powerful Roman general.
fromOpen Culture
1 day ago
History

The Simple, Ingenious Design of the Ancient Roman Javelin: How the Romans Engineered a Remarkably Effective Weapon

The Roman pilum was a key weapon that disrupted enemy shields and tactics effectively.
History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
8 months ago

Who Were Cleopatra's Rivals for Mark Antony's Love?

Fulvia and Octavia, Antony's wives, became Cleopatra's determined rivals, marked by revenge and political intrigue in their relationships with the powerful Roman general.
fromOpen Culture
1 day ago
History

The Simple, Ingenious Design of the Ancient Roman Javelin: How the Romans Engineered a Remarkably Effective Weapon

The Roman pilum was a key weapon that disrupted enemy shields and tactics effectively.
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fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago
Arts

Public mosaic by Jeremy Deller and Coralie Turpin explores the history and nature of Scarborough

Scarborough's new public artwork merges Roman history and local marine life through a large mosaic installation.
#cultural-heritage
fromCornell Chronicle
6 months ago
Higher education

Modeling an ancient house and garden in 3D | Cornell Chronicle

A new 3D virtual model of a Pompeian house aims to simulate ancient domestic life for educational purposes.
fromCornell Chronicle
6 months ago
Higher education

Modeling an ancient house and garden in 3D | Cornell Chronicle

A new 3D virtual model of a Pompeian house aims to simulate ancient domestic life for educational purposes.
more#cultural-heritage
History
fromWorldhistory
3 months ago

Domitian's Rome and the Augustan Legacy by Raymond Marks & Marcello Mogetta (Book Review)

Domitian's reign, often condemned, reveals a nuanced adoption and expansion of Augustus' legacy through urban development and cultural initiatives.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why ancient Romans like Cicero saw gladiators as enemies of the republic

The portrayal of gladiators in film misrepresents their historical significance and perception in Roman society.
#gladiator-ii
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Gladiator II Line That Broke My Brain

Gladiator II prioritizes storytelling over historical accuracy, raising questions about the depiction of ancient Roman identification methods.
fromArchitectural Digest
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Inside Gladiator II's Colosseum: What Ridley Scott's Sequel Got Right

The real history of the Roman Colosseum is often misrepresented in films, highlighting a gap between fact and Hollywood dramatization.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Gladiator II Line That Broke My Brain

Gladiator II prioritizes storytelling over historical accuracy, raising questions about the depiction of ancient Roman identification methods.
fromArchitectural Digest
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Inside Gladiator II's Colosseum: What Ridley Scott's Sequel Got Right

The real history of the Roman Colosseum is often misrepresented in films, highlighting a gap between fact and Hollywood dramatization.
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fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
History

Mark Zuckerberg's shirt says 'All Zuck or All Nothing' in Latin

Zuckerberg's shirt at Meta Connect reflects his playful take on ambition and commitment towards his work.
History
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Ancient Roman military camp found hiding 7,000 feet in the sky

Archaeologists discovered a Roman military camp at 7,200 feet in the Swiss Alps, revealing insights into ancient military strategies.
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