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When the Western Roman emperor Constantius died in 306 ce, his son, Constantine, was named the next emperor at York (in present-day Britain). However, in Rome, Maxentius laid claim to the same title. For nearly six years, Constantine avoided a direct confrontation. 
However, in 312 ce, he gathered an army of 40,000 and marched into Rome.
A decisive and historic battle in 312 ce, the Battle of Milvian Bridge was fought between two challengers to the Roman Empire's throne: Constantine and Maxentius.
My new digital restoration is this remarkable 2nd c. AD #sculpture of #Eros (Cupid) on a dolphin, approximating how it might have once appeared in the garden of an ancient Roman villa. But who’s captured who here? #polychromy #art #archaeology #romanhistory @MANNapoli 1/
The statue is on display at the Nat'l Archaeological Museum in Naples, but I can’t find information on its history or find spot. Once apparently part of the #Farnese Collection, a copy of a bronze #Greek original. 📸@MumblerJamie and Darren Puttoc. 2/
A few close-ups reveal that the head is likely modern - probably 18th c. (?), and quite good - but everything else, aside from a couple of fingers, appear to be ancient. The modern curls are very Botticelli-esque! 3/
#RomanSiteSaturday - Maison Carrée 🏛️
(1/7) Situated in the French city of #Nîmes, the Maison Carrée ("Square House") is an amazing example of #Roman imperial architecture and among the best preserved temples from antiquity.
#Classics #Archaeology #France #History
(1/7) Situated in the French city of #Nîmes, the Maison Carrée ("Square House") is an amazing example of #Roman imperial architecture and among the best preserved temples from antiquity.
#Classics #Archaeology #France #History
(2/7) Constructed during the late 1st century BCE, the temple was completed c. 2 CE. Its original function is unknown, however between 4 - 7 CE it was dedicated to Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar, the grandsons of the Roman Emperor Augustus who had both died young.
(3/7) Architecturally, it serves as a textbook example of Roman temple building described by the architect Vitruvius. Built in the Tuscan style, it features a single cult room (cella) and a deep porch. Raised c. 3m above ground on a podium, it dominated the ancient city's forum.
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Why America is haunted by Ancient Rome
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In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt: 15 Top Scientists' Predictions for 2021
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Most people think that Julius Caesar was a great emperor. But there is a side to his story that many have not heard. Gaius Julius Caesar was born on July 12 in 1 Century BC. When he was born, his parents hoped that he would change Rome.
They encouraged him continuously so that he would have a great future. Caesar joined the duty of the empire when he was young. Then he began changing the empire by showering it with ideas that could make it win. He then started his conquests making the empire larger.
Who is the teenage butcher? It was Pompey. Pompey was a Roman General. Though he was from Italy, he was really famous in the East. No one could destroy Pompey because if they came near him his armies from Syria, Greece, and Cyprus would come to his defense 1/
Pompey decided he would go back to the place he came from, Rome. That time, Julias Ceasar had conquered the Spanish provinces and he also decided to go back to Rome. Ceasar thought he would rule Rome. But when he reached there, Pompey was sitting on his land. 2/
