The Talos Principle 2 does it right; The Roman Empire lasted till the 15th century6mo ⋅ bureaquete ⋅ r/ancientrome
The roman wine of speyer is the oldest wine of the world that is still liquid. The bottle has been dated between 325 and 350 AD. It was found in 1867 in a grave and is today in a museum.3yr ⋅ Some_Chow ⋅ r/ancientrome
Carved stone depicting mystery horseman uncovered during excavations at the Roman fort of Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. (3024X4032)1yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
The oldest door still in use in Rome. Cast in bronze for emperor Hadrian's rebuilding, they date from about 115 AD. Each door is solid bronze seven and a half feet wide & twenty-five feet high, yet so well balanced they can be pushed or pulled open easily by one person.3yr ⋅ Masteruserfuser ⋅ r/ancientrome
Pillars of the Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek (𐤁𐤏𐤋𐤁𐤊), Lebanon, the largest in the Roman Empire. The city, also known Heliopolis, was a noted oracle and pilgrimage site. The temple suffered natural disasters and was pillaged for stone under Theodosius and Justinian. Now only six columns remain.2yr ⋅ PrimeCedars ⋅ r/ancientrome
Ancient Roman engraved gemstone, depicting emperor Licinius (308-324) in triumph2yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
Just wanted to say it was a mistake getting rid of pteruges and cheek guards. It was so bada** looking.2yr ⋅ Highelflvl420 ⋅ r/ancientrome
1,700 year old gold and sapphire tiara discovered in an undisturbed tomb in 2011.2yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
I did a drawing of the bust of Julius Caesar. I really wanna share it here3yr ⋅ LeWoodsii ⋅ r/ancientrome
Catacombs of San Gennaro, Naples- 5th century AD mosaic of Quodvultdeus, bishop of Carthage from 437 to 439 (died c.430)2yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
Interior of the Baths of Diocletian as it appears today with the original granite columns.3yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
The thrill and danger of a chariot race in Rome’s Circus Maximus is captured here in Alexander von Wagner’s 1882 painting.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
I’m starting a collection of Roman and byzantine gold jewelry:)2yr ⋅ MineHeadacheIslife ⋅ r/ancientrome
Making myself a Lorica Hamata, this is 847 hours worth of handmade riveted maille over two and a half years4yr ⋅ brennenkunka ⋅ r/ancientrome
Battle of Carrhae: I always pictured it in the deserts of Syria or Iraq - it was actually in Turkey1yr ⋅ shallowblue ⋅ r/ancientrome
Crosssection image showing the inner difference between civilian and military ships of the mid Republic1yr ⋅ Neutral_Fellow ⋅ r/ancientrome
Every Roman settlement (that ever existed, with borders from 117AD)3yr ⋅ ImUsingDaForce ⋅ r/ancientrome
1,958 years ago (AD 64), the Incendium Magnum Romae or Great Fire of Rome occurred. It burned for 6 days before being brought under control, only for it to reignite and burn for another 3 days. Once the flames were doused and the smoke dissipated nearly 2/3 of the eternal city had been destroyed.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Roman face mask. One of the few remaining artifacts found after the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, which claimed ~20,000 Roman lives. 9 CE. [1920 × 1240]3yr ⋅ Some_Chow ⋅ r/ancientrome
On October 18, AD 31 Lucius Aelius Sejanus was executed after attempting a coup against Tiberius. During his command of the Praetorian Guard, he expanded the unit from 9 - 12 cohorts, based them in Rome and murdered several members of the Imperial family including Caligula's mother and 2 brothers.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Hello everyone! I'm going to take help from a designer to create like an rpg / fantasy map of the Roman Empire. My photoshop skills are terribly bad, I only use it to help the designer understand where to place things and for inspiration. Does any of you have cool fun ideas? Appreciate all help!1yr ⋅ Holymayo ⋅ r/ancientrome
Incredible Roman mosaic showing Bellerophon riding Pegasus and killing the Chimera. The circular emblema mosaic adorned the reception hall of an aristocratic home in Autun (Roman Augustodunum). The composition was later used in the iconography of Saint George slaying the dragon.2yr ⋅ royalxav ⋅ r/ancientrome
Germanicus in front of the remains of the Varus legions. By Lionel Royer3yr ⋅ MaximusFrank ⋅ r/ancientrome
Silver denarius of Publius Helvius Pertinax, emperor from 1 January to 28 March 193, when he was murdered by his Praetorians for refusing their anticipated accession bonus1yr ⋅ Finn235 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Who was the most good-looking emperor? For me it Octavian Augustus, masculine yet delicate. 10/1011mo ⋅ Low_Appointment_3917 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Villa Romana del Casale is an extremely large complex built in a remote area of Sicily. Buried by mountain erosion, excavations proceeded during the mid-twentieth century.2yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
Rabbit charioteer, riding a geese chariot, mosaic, Tivoli, 2nd century AD3yr ⋅ Neutral_Fellow ⋅ r/ancientrome
Thought as I walked by the Marcelo theatre today about how sad (but fascinating) is the way in which the Romans reused buildings throughout the centuries1yr ⋅ debilitasdelendaest ⋅ r/ancientrome
'The Roses of Heliogabalus' depicting Emperor Elagabalus hosting a banquet. The Historia Augusta says that In a banqueting-room with a reversible ceiling he once buried his guests in violets and other flowers, so that some were actually smothered to death, being unable to crawl out to the top.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Visited the Legion exhibition at the British Museum, lots of pics to share. To start with here's me not making the heigh requirement!2mo ⋅ AncientHistoryHound ⋅ r/ancientrome
Look at that badass red and black plume scheme of the Primus Pilus in the background1yr ⋅ echoch4mb3r ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Location of the Roman Legions in the Roman Empire at the death of Augustus in 14 AD1yr ⋅ MichelangelesqueAdz ⋅ r/ancientrome
Marble hand holding a globe, Antiquities Museum, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, 1st-2nd century AD2yr ⋅ Neutral_Fellow ⋅ r/ancientrome
This fragment of Diocletian’s Edict on Maximum Prices was rediscovered in the modern era as part of the door frame of the Church of St John Chrysostomos in Geraki, Laconia1yr ⋅ TiberivsGracchvs ⋅ r/ancientrome
Extremely rare late Roman bronze weight depicting emperors Arcadius and Honorius, with godess Fortuna/Tyche standing behind them, c. 393-408. AD3yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
A pair of 2,000 year-old children's shoes found in the ruins of the Roman city of Palmyra. Palmyra is an ancient archaeological site located in modern-day Syria.2yr ⋅ MichelangelesqueAdz ⋅ r/ancientrome
This is a photograph from 1846 showing the Roman Forum (looking west) before the large scale excavation works took place.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Evocatus and Centurion share a laugh🌿 1st century legionary reenactment (Eketorps Borg, Sweden🇸🇪)1yr ⋅ R2Holo ⋅ r/ancientrome
Gladiator shin guards found in the Gladiators' Barracks at Pompeii (first century AD). They depict a procession in celebration of Bacchus. Amazing how artistic people were almost 2000 years ago.3yr ⋅ Traash09 ⋅ r/ancientrome
What is the part in the white circle?is it his tunic or a part of his armour? Essentially i wish to know what colour it’s supposed to be as I’m making a coloured portrait of him. Some insight would be great2yr ⋅ Solid-Version ⋅ r/ancientrome
Attempting to date this ring. Roman Legion I’m assuming? Can anyone assist in info?2yr ⋅ BovaFett74 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Felt cute, might invade Cartage later (Legio VI Ferrata Cohort VII Scutum made by me)1yr ⋅ AndreasMe ⋅ r/ancientrome
19th century photograph of the Pyramid of Cestius, with the Porta San Paolo in the background. The pyramid was built about 18-12BC as a tomb for Gaius Cestius, a magistrate.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome, an underground temple where Rome's military elite would come to worship the god Mithras3yr ⋅ oriel_8341 ⋅ r/ancientrome
One of my favorite Numismatic accomplishments - every member of the Severan dynasty, finally complete with the addition of Annia Faustina, 3rd wife of Elagabalus2yr ⋅ Finn235 ⋅ r/ancientrome
ITALIA 297 BC A map from a new nation/RP/strategy' discord game. Lore in comments.2yr ⋅ Renaissance_SI ⋅ r/ancientrome
Portrait of two brothers; from Roman-Egypt, (1st Century AD) discovered at Hawara - Fayum. Now housed at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt. (933x1027)2yr ⋅ Rinoremover1 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Got to see a small exhibit from Pompeii today, this statue was incredible..2yr ⋅ Thef1nal ⋅ r/ancientrome
this vape shop is the only thing standing in the way of a civil war.11mo ⋅ Mr_Big_Heart ⋅ r/ancientrome
1,800 year old Roman leather sandals on display at Vindolanda fort.2yr ⋅ worldofarchaeology ⋅ r/ancientrome
A piece of armor lost in Roman Britannia still reflecting the suns rays, thanks to the low oxygen content in the local soil.3yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
Would Roman magistrates really hold court with their families present, circa 45 BCE?2yr ⋅ RedPlammer ⋅ r/ancientrome
The definitive Roman Emperor tier list (All Emperors included)2yr ⋅ Anthemius_Augustus ⋅ r/ancientrome
From my Roman coin collection: a bronze Antoninianus of emperor Aurelian, the “restorer of the world”2yr ⋅ MrMonkeySwag96 ⋅ r/ancientrome
My favorite painting of Caesar's death is La Mort de Cesar (The Death of Caesar) by Vincenzo Camuccini c.18052yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Bust of emperor Macrinus (217-218) found in Ritopek (Serbia), near the Roman road from Singidunum to Viminacium (Belgrade City Museum)2yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
Fresco depicting Queen Pasiphae of Crete receiving a wooden cow from the craftsman Daedalus in order to hid inside the hollow statue to couple with a bull. Casa dei Vettii, Pompeii (1st cent. CE)1yr ⋅ didntfindacoolname ⋅ r/ancientrome
This just arrived last week and I’ve been so excited to read it! What were your thoughts on this book?1yr ⋅ AQVILLADOMINICVS ⋅ r/ancientrome
Found these in the library at our holiday home. That's my reading for the next week taken care of.2yr ⋅ CRK81 ⋅ r/ancientrome
I've been reading into the philosophy of stoicism and trying to make my life better. And I got this pendant based on emperor and stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Thought this sub would appreciate it1yr ⋅ Mad_Season_1994 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Does this mosaic in the Villa of Livia represent anything important?1yr ⋅ Mr_Pinguin8 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Carthaginian generals (+ Laelius, who I drew today). It is my drawing practice and just wanted to share.3yr ⋅ molechin ⋅ r/ancientrome
I drew Marcus Aurelius. Princeps, Philosopher, incredibly difficult to draw. Next up is Hadrian.3yr ⋅ thewinkinghole ⋅ r/ancientrome
On August 1st, 10 BC, future Roman Emperor Claudius was born. He was born in the Roman city of Lugdunum (modern day Lyon, France) making him the 1st Roman Emperor to be born outside of Italy.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
I was doing a research about Napoleon Bonaparte End Goal, & I was surprised that most European Leaders are just creating their own version of Rome, Is this true?1yr ⋅ Edjelly_daddy ⋅ r/ancientrome
Where would you say an emperor like Basil II would rank among Augustus, Trajan, Hadrian, Aurelian, Marcus Aurelius, etc?2yr ⋅ Neither_Ad_91 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain. Built by the Romans during the second half of the 1st Century, it supplied water to the city from the Frio River until the mid 1800s.3yr ⋅ Pinnacle8579 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The amazing face of an inhabitant of Pompeii who died in 79 CE as a result of the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano..Thank you very much for your interest in our channel.😊😊2yr ⋅ Sanetosane ⋅ r/ancientrome
On October 1st, 208 CE future Roman emperor Severus Alexander was born. He was made emperor at the age of 13 by his powerful grandmother, Julia Maesa. His reign lasted for 13 years before he was murdered by his own troops. His death led to a period of crisis that plagued Rome for nearly 50 years.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
I Made Digital Portraits of the Julio-Claudians. From Gaius Caesar to Nero. About a Month of Work.4yr ⋅ thewinkinghole ⋅ r/ancientrome
A modern interpretation of Antinous. Amazing work of Becca Saladin / royaltynowstudios.com1yr ⋅ hagiasophiatr ⋅ r/ancientrome
This Wonderful 2000 years-old sapphire ring is belonged to Roman emperor Caligula, thought depicting his fourth wife Caesonia.2yr ⋅ Zine99 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Theater of Marcellus, the model for the Colosseum, as it appears today versus the 19th century (inset) with elevated street levels and disguised as apartments.3yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
Fishbourne Palace, one of the earliest major Romano British constructions covers 500,000 square feet. Built and owned by a Celtic chieftain, the closest facsimile is Domitian's Palace in Rome, built a generation later.2yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
A marble bust of Caligula, Roman emperor from AD 37–41, next to a plaster replica to show the what it would’ve looked like with accurate paint.3yr ⋅ dtinaglia ⋅ r/ancientrome
Roman mosaic depicting a young Bacchus sipping from his cup, from House of the Faun, Pompeii. (1920X1920)2yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
I propose that all busts of Caracalla be given this sort of lighting.2yr ⋅ SeptimiusSeverus_ ⋅ r/ancientrome
From almost 2000 years ago this man's inner thoughts are still as relevant as ever! So fascinating and incredible that this has not been lost to history! My favorite Emperial Philosopher: Marcus Aurelius.2yr ⋅ foodenthusiast87 ⋅ r/ancientrome
From my Roman coin collection: a silver Denarius of Julius Caesar minted in North Africa during the civil war against Pompey2yr ⋅ MrMonkeySwag96 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Statue of Juno Sospita (Juno the Saviour) from the first half of the 2nd century CE. Juno Sospita was originally the protector goddess of Lavnuvium in Latium, but in 194 a temple to her was erected in the Forum Holitorium and she was eventually adored as the protector of Rome during wartime.1yr ⋅ MuadDib27 ⋅ r/ancientrome
finally got a nice print for my room. I mean come on, great art AND conquered barbarians? what more could a man want?2yr ⋅ hoodieninja86 ⋅ r/ancientrome
[Part of the] Fasti Capitolini: the list of every Roman consuls and dictators, from 483 BC to 19 BC. The original marble tablets, created during the reign of Augustus, were discovered in 1546 in the Roman forum.4yr ⋅ Synchronyme ⋅ r/ancientrome
Statue of Hercules in gilded bronze from the Forum Boarium in Rome, 2nd Century BC2yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
On August 7, 317 Constantius II was born. A son of Constantine I, he would rule the Roman Empire from 337 - 361 (24 years) alongside his brothers, and his cousins. Most of his reign was spent fighting against the Sassanians, Germans and usurpers, such as Magnus Magnentius between 350 and 353.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
On September 28, 48 BC, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey) was murdered by Lucius Septimius, Achillas and a man named Savius. He had fled to Egypt following his defeat at Pharsalus hoping to gain support, but was killed instead. He was a day short of his 58th birthday.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The longest-lasting of all sacred Roman relics: the Needle of Cybele, Magna Mater (Great Mother) of Rome and a goddess with constructed ties to Troy, survived from 204 B.C. until 1730. Textual account inside.1yr ⋅ ArgentumAg47 ⋅ r/ancientrome
