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Beautiful colors from Ancient Rome

Mosaic plaque fragments from late Roman Republic time

Current location: J. Paul Getty Museum.

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HAPPY ROMAN BREAD DAY Y’ALL!!!!!!!

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Dice found in Pompeii

Photos: Pompeii-Parco Archeologico

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Bronze ornament from a chariot pole. Roman 1st–2nd century CE. x

This heavy metal ornament, decorated with the head of Medusa and inlays of silver and copper, probably comes from a currus triumphalis (ceremonial chariot) used in processions rather than a lightweight racing chariot.

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How much longer must I suffer your indignities? While breath gives life to my command. 

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House of the Vettii in Pompeii.

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Gladiator (2000) Dir. Ridley Scott

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View of the Roman ruins with the Arch of Constantine by Carlo Fontana, 1830s.

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Fresco of Pan and nymphs.

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Spartacus Costumes - Seppia in Season 2

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Rome season 2, episodes 13-22 HBO/BBC, 2007

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Cincinnatus leaves the plow for the Roman dictatorship, Juan Antonio Ribera (1806)

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Milo and Cassia scenes: ‘If they catch you up here with me…’

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Altar of Angera.

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Arch of Titus

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PERIOD DRAMA MEME: four friendships - Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo (Rome)