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Post by Admin on Oct 11, 2016 7:01:19 GMT
Quote:Grave stele of Licinia Amias, one of the earliest Christian inscriptions: early 3rd AD, Vatican necropolis area. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish] There are rules for proper burial in DRAGON magazine.
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Post by Admin on Oct 11, 2016 8:24:38 GMT
Quote:Marble bust from c.100 AD of Lucius Junius Brutus, founder of the Roman Republic & first consul in 509 BC Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 12, 2016 1:53:08 GMT
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Post by Admin on Oct 12, 2016 6:09:30 GMT
Quote:Fragment of the Forma Urbis Romae, a gigantic 60 x 45 ft town plan of Ancient Rome dated to c.200 AD Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 13, 2016 3:01:17 GMT
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Post by Admin on Oct 13, 2016 4:33:54 GMT
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Post by Admin on Oct 13, 2016 6:30:06 GMT
Quote:6 sided Roman ivory die dated to the 1st century AD - dice games were a regular social event and as well as gambling. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 13, 2016 13:06:59 GMT
Quote:Roman bronze statuette of a dog, dated to the 2nd century AD (on display at the @metmuseum) Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 13, 2016 13:16:05 GMT
Quote:Virgil flanked by history and tragedy at the Bardo. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 13, 2016 15:31:37 GMT
Saw this and I absolutely love it! Quote:1st century AD Roman cavalry face mask, which elite horseman wore to differentiate themselves from other ranks. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 13, 2016 16:34:57 GMT
Quote:Cornelian intaglio, 2nd c AD, in 5th-6th AD frame of gold and green glass: perhaps Commodus and the Marcomannic wars? Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 13, 2016 17:14:56 GMT
Quote:Roman marble serpent throne dated to the 1st century AD Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 14, 2016 10:19:01 GMT
Quote:#FavMW The Trivulzio Diatreta Cup, a splendid example of highly prized workmanship from the 4th c. AD @museoarcheomi Also give me an idea of assembling six stands and the glasses so they can be filled to perform a rite. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 14, 2016 10:27:10 GMT
Some photos from my lunchtime visits to the British Museum (click for full res): Hadrian Thanks to: Nagora cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 14, 2016 13:43:19 GMT
Over 1000 views, so far! I'm guessing that this is the most-viewed thread on Presposia, so far. Build it, and, they will come.
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Post by Admin on Oct 14, 2016 13:44:16 GMT
Quote:Museum of Djemila.The covered court contains the busts of the Emperor Septimius Severus and his wife, Julia Domna. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2016 5:03:50 GMT
Quote:Example of a Roman hypocaust (underfloor heating system) - steam from a special furnace flowed under the whole house Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2016 5:51:56 GMT
Quote:Celtic-style golden bust of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, made c.180 AD and found in Switzerland Quote:Marcus Aurelius (26 April 121 – 17 March 180 AD) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169. He was the last of the Five Good Emperors, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. During his reign, the Empire defeated a revitalized Parthian Empire in the East; Aurelius' general Avidius Cassius sacked the capital Ctesiphon in 164. In central Europe, Aurelius fought the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians with success during the Marcomannic Wars, with the threat of the Germanic tribes beginning to represent a troubling reality for the Empire. A revolt in the East led by Avidius Cassius failed to gain momentum and was suppressed immediately. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2016 7:20:24 GMT
Quote:Mosaic showing a retiarius (net-fighter) named Kalendio fighting a secutor named Astyanax, 3rd century AD. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2016 7:36:03 GMT
Quote:Ivory heads of two roman knifes in the form of gladiators (Romisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne). Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2016 14:13:19 GMT
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2016 14:38:42 GMT
I like that it was inscribed with the owner's name. Quote:Roman shield boss dated to the 2nd century AD, found in the Tyne river and inscribed with the name Junius Dubitatus. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2016 14:40:20 GMT
I absolutely love this! Holds the paralyzing trap? Quote:Bronze head of a marine Medusa, probably an ornament decorating a box, about 50-75 AD. #RomanArt Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 18, 2016 1:35:48 GMT
Quote:I have wondered about Roman ladders (no, really) so was thrilled to see an oak example from 1st C AD @museumoflondon Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 18, 2016 6:06:44 GMT
This is so going into my game! Quote:Roman toilet shaped like a chariot seat, complete with wheels, found in the Baths of Caracalla & dated to c.200 AD Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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