So I’m going to the tavern, who’s coming with me? What can we buy?1yr ⋅ Alexander-poopicus ⋅ r/ancientrome
When you read how they took Trajan off of his column and put some random guy who did nothing for rome2yr ⋅ OnlyRome123 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Banquets in ancient Rome had people eating while lying down, and artists playing instruments, singing and dancing2yr ⋅ LauritaSpinelli ⋅ r/ancientrome
Golden coin (aureus) of Septimius Severus (193-211) with the head of Medusa on the reverse2yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater was ble to hold an estimated number of spectators between 50,000 and 87,000, it is the most important Roman amphitheater, as well as the most impressive monument of ancient Rome that has come down to us.2yr ⋅ Elettra-Medea ⋅ r/ancientrome
A wall painting from the House of the Vettii in Pompeii, which depicts the god Priapus with his erect penis. (798x1200)2yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
The scale of one of Caligula’s floating palaces discovered in Lake Nimi, which contained quantities of marble, mosaic floors, heating and plumbing and amenities such as baths. Sadly destroyed in WW2.2yr ⋅ Stotallytob3r ⋅ r/ancientrome
Last known inscription in Egyptian hieroglyphs: Graffito of Esmet-Akhom, Roman Egypt 394 AD2yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
Roman perfume bottle made of cameo glass showing homoerotic scene (1st century BCE or CE)1yr ⋅ didntfindacoolname ⋅ r/ancientrome
Here is Trajan’s bridge in Romania, the bottom picture is a replica of the bridge4yr ⋅ _Fornacis_ ⋅ r/ancientrome
The lime wood mummy portrait covering the face of Artemidorus, set into a cartonnage body-case. Roman Period Egypt, early 2nd century AD. British Museum3yr ⋅ TN_Egyptologist ⋅ r/ancientrome
This mask has been here since I moved in, someone help me figure out who it is please!!!1yr ⋅ MaintenanceOnly5473 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Trajan's Market from the second level interior. Originally as many as five or six levels of shops, it was by far the largest public commerce facility built by any emperor.2yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
This is not a Roman vampire, probably not at least. No positive identification at present. 2nd century BCE – 1st century, discovered in 1727.1yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
Imitations of Emperor Constantine on gold pendants from the Kushan Empire3yr ⋅ Neutral_Fellow ⋅ r/ancientrome
Found this while clearing out my great grandmother's things. Is this a reproduction of a piece from history or just a random Roman style knick knack?8mo ⋅ SnooAdvice8887 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The most iconic armor worn by a Roman Legionary was the lorica segmentata. A banded iron cuirass constructed of articulated iron plates and leather that was used between circa 150 BC and the late 3rd century AD.2yr ⋅ GreatMilitaryBattles ⋅ r/ancientrome
Still in use today, the Cloaca Maxima was constructed around 600BC and likely began its life as an open canal draining marshland around the Forum. It went through many alterations, with various new sections added, and was fully covered around 200BC.3yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Spintria, the 'currency of sex' in ancient Rome, the spintriae monedas romanas was used as payment in brothel's, in theory it was forbidden to use coins with the emperor's effigy in these places, hence the use of the spintriae.3yr ⋅ Playful_Chipmunk_602 ⋅ 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
From my personal coin collection: a silver Denarius minted by the Roman Republic in 90 BC3yr ⋅ MrMonkeySwag96 ⋅ r/ancientrome
On April 21, 43 BC the Battle of Mutina was fought between the forces of Marcus Antonius and Roman Senate, led by Aulus Hirtius and Octavian. The Senatorial forces won, but Antonius was able to retreat in good order. During the battle Hirtius was killed and Octavian rushed to recover his body.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
An impressive hoard of ancient Roman coins recently discovered in the upper reaches of the Oka River (Russia) has helped to better understand the region's connections with the great empires of Antiquity.2yr ⋅ Scientiaetnatura065 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Ring Lady, skeletal remains of a woman which killed by the eruption of Vesuvius volcano (79 AD).3yr ⋅ Sanetosane ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Tower of the Winds is an octagonal clock tower originally adorned with sun dials on the exterior walls, a weather vane on top and contained a water clock. Located in the Roman Agora in Athens dated to ~50 BC.2yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
My six favorite Roman emperors (top row: god tier; bottom row: demigod tier)1yr ⋅ trytoholdon ⋅ r/ancientrome
Made this illustration inspired by one of ancient Rome brightest minds, Seneca.1yr ⋅ Nomad_Mask ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Colossus of Barletta, V century(439CE) bronze probably portraying Theodosius II1yr ⋅ Ariel90x ⋅ r/ancientrome
Golden bust of Marcus Aurelius (161-180), found at Aventicum (present-day Avenches, Switzerland)2yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
Hamilcar Barca once said, “My son Hannibal will be a great general, because of all my soldiers he knows best how to obey.” Even as a general, Hannibal slept on a military cloak, eating the food of the common soldier and sharing their hardships. We never hear of a mutiny in his army.3yr ⋅ PrimeCedars ⋅ r/ancientrome
Bronze hand of ancient god Sabazios from 4th century Domavia (present-day Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina)2yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
The 2nd century BCE Temple of Fortuna Primigenia is the largest surviving concrete structure from ancient Rome.3yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
Fresco of a woman in profile, possible portrait bust of Cleopatra VII of Egypt, from the House of the Orchard at Pompeii2yr ⋅ Roma_Victrix ⋅ r/ancientrome
I drew a portrait of Trajan as an old man. Optimo Principe. I plan on doing the rest of the Five Good Emperors3yr ⋅ thewinkinghole ⋅ r/ancientrome
What did Romans (or Greeks) call alchemists? Because Alchemy is a medieval word.1yr ⋅ _Hold_this_please_ ⋅ r/ancientrome
Realistic faces of Roman emperors recreated using machine learning by digital artist Daniel Voshart4yr ⋅ josh8587 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Seeds of the medieval art: illustration from the 5th century Roman manuscript of the works of Virgil3yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
Bust of Scipio Africanus, a Roman general and later consul who is often regarded as one of the best military commanders of all time. His main achievements were during the Second Punic War. His greatest military achievement was the defeat of Hannibal at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC.3yr ⋅ PrimeCedars ⋅ r/ancientrome
Early coin of Diocletian (284-305), aureus issued to celebrate his third consulship in 290 AD2yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
Housesteads Roman Fort is the remains of an auxiliary fort located on Hadrian's Wall. The fort was built in stone around AD 124 soon after construction of the wall began in AD 122.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
The theater of Aspendos, Turkey was built by Zenon, a local from Greece, under Marcus Aurelius with rediscovery and excavations in occurring in 2020.2yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
By taking metal samples from Roman silver coinage, researchers have found evidence of a brief period of currency debasement, from about 90 to 86 B.C., that the writer and orator Cicero wrote about.1yr ⋅ MuadDib27 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Out of all the paintings in the world ; just something about this one really hypnotizes. This last painting “desolation” really makes me sad. What is your view and how does this painting make you feel ?4yr ⋅ jruiz1942 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Mosaic floor of a 2000 year old sunken Roman palace, Baia, Naples, Italy4yr ⋅ Sanetosane ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Binnington Carr Hoard is a Roman coin hoard dating from the late 1st century AD. It contains 12 silver denarii within a delightful copper alloy bell. All the coins are denarii: one of Julius Caesar, one of Nero, three of Vitellius and seven of Vespasian.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Theodoric’s coffin in Ravenna. It blows my mind you can just walk up and touch it.2yr ⋅ GDBlunt ⋅ r/ancientrome
Does anyone know what sculpture this is supposed to be? It’s from a still from the intro to Netflix’s Roman Empire show1yr ⋅ graggyman120 ⋅ r/ancientrome
July 18th may mark the date of the Battle of Allia. Fought between the Romans and Gauls near the Allia, (a tributary of the Tiber) 16 km (10 mi) from the city of Rome. The Gauls lead by Brennus smashed the Roman lines and drove many into river. Following the battle, the Gauls sack the eternal city.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Constans II, the last Emperor to visit Rome(7th century) and the last one to serve as a Consul1yr ⋅ chmendez ⋅ r/ancientrome
Rome Ancient and Modern - 1842 Reconstruction of the Roman Forum: The areas in yellow are what remains today.2yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
What type of helmet is Hannibal wearing in the ancient bust found in Capua, Italy?1yr ⋅ Kehnanu ⋅ r/ancientrome
Hermanubis, Egyptian god Anubis, tied to the deity of Hermes, in Roman military garb, 2nd century AD3yr ⋅ Neutral_Fellow ⋅ r/ancientrome
Temple of Augustus (Pula, Croatia), built between c. 2 BC and 14 AD. The temple's dedication read: To Roma and Augustus Caesar, son of the deity, father of the fatherland4yr ⋅ Whaleup ⋅ r/ancientrome
Happy (late) birthday to Trajanus. I'm back with an improved impression of him shot in the cold and wet province of Germania.1yr ⋅ Trajanus-Invicta ⋅ r/ancientrome
The tombstone of a 27 year old Roman woman named Cominia Tyche, who died in the late early 2nd cent. AD, based on her distinctive hairstyle. (1380x 1865)2yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
Marmore Falls, Italy. Made by the Romans in 251 BC, it is still the tallest man-made waterfall in Europe and second tallest in the world. It was created by channeling stagnant waters of a huge swamp into a natural cliff.1yr ⋅ LordBruschetta ⋅ r/ancientrome
Mark of Northern border of the Roman Empire, in the Netherlands, 47 AD3yr ⋅ MMAisAddictive ⋅ r/ancientrome
On October 28, 312 CE (1,710 years ago), the Battle of the Milvian Bridge was fought between the forces of Constantine I and the forces of Maxentius. Constantine was able to defeat Maxentius, who drowned with a part of his army as they fled across a collapsing pontoon bridge over the Tiber river.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Can you give me more information on what this inscription or artifact represents ? found this in Tunisia - Sousse1yr ⋅ After-Foundation-581 ⋅ r/ancientrome
DK Publishing released an Ancient Rome book yesterday for the curious.1yr ⋅ ASwagPecan ⋅ r/ancientrome
Late imperial marble bust, proabably depicting usurper emperor Magnus Magnentius (350-353)3yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
1st Century AD 'Tomb of the Caetennii' discovered in 1939 under St Peter's Basilica in Rome. This tomb is part of the 'Vatican Necropolis' which dates from Imperial times and was originally an open air cemetery with tombs and mausolea.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Remains of the late Roman settlement (III/IV c. AD) and early Christian basilica (V/VI c. AD), on mountain Kopaonik, Serbia (Nebeske Stolice peak, 1800 meters in height)3yr ⋅ horn_a ⋅ r/ancientrome
Following his defeat at Philippi, Marcus Junius Brutus fled to the hills north of the city with the remains of his army (4 under strength legions). He praised his friends for not deserting him and encourage them to save themselves before he committed suicide on October 24, 42 BC.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Sculpture of Eros with Dolphin. 2nd century CE, National Archaeological Museum, Naples.1yr ⋅ didntfindacoolname ⋅ r/ancientrome
The locals in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, are casually walking on the genuine Roman street going about their daily business.4yr ⋅ Bubich ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Battle Of Harzhorn, 235 AD. This battle was fought between the Romans led by Maximinus Thrax and a confederation of germanic tribes. Result: Roman Victory. (More in the comments!)1yr ⋅ LordBruschetta ⋅ r/ancientrome
Reconstructed main gate entrance to a cohort fort. Part of the Limes Germanicus, the Roman linear border fortification of the German provinces.3yr ⋅ Traash09 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Roman tokens made specifically for use in brothels, often with obscene imagery (828X826)2yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
Mosaic from Mount Nebo, featuring the camel-leopard (giraffe) and the strutho-camel (ostrich)3yr ⋅ JuliaDomnaBaal ⋅ r/ancientrome
The infamous CA 4th century Ring of Silvianus was stolen by Senicianus for which the owner placed a curse upon him. It was discovered in 1785 in a plowed field near Silchester, in Hampshire, England. It was never displayed until 2013.2yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
A fragment of the marble flooring art from one of Caligula’s Nemi ships3yr ⋅ ColdRamenTPM ⋅ r/ancientrome
My small collection of Roman replica pieces and my copy of Apicius. (I’m the garum guy)1yr ⋅ ADragonInLove ⋅ r/ancientrome
Remains of the wharf associated with the Tiber Emporium, the commercial river port of ancient Rome, excavated in 1868.3yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Heraclius was Eastern Roman Emperor during the Birth of Islam. His deeds are even mentioned in the Quran.1yr ⋅ AlbaneseGummies327 ⋅ r/ancientrome
1885 image of The Boxer at Rest still in situ where it was hidden to protect it from the furnaces.2yr ⋅ The_pun_fart ⋅ r/ancientrome
A Roman warrior checks the beard of a barbarian who, defeated and in submission, is prostrated in front of him. Great Ludovisi Sarcophagus, Rome (1196x1594)1yr ⋅ BillyCrocker72 ⋅ r/ancientrome
On March 28, 193 a group of Praetorians murdered the emperor Pertinax. They then proceeded with an auction for the imperial throne. Pertinax's father-in-law offered 20,000 sesterces to each Praetorian, but lost to Didius Julianus who offered 25,000. Julianus would only rule the empire for 66 days.1yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
