#FrescoFriday - A gorgeous roundel from Herculaneum (although findspot unclear). That the woman sports a lionskin and club identifies the pair as Hercules and Ompale, the Lydian Queen, whom he served for a year. #Roman #Art

Image: National Archaeological Museum, Naples (9004)

Spring has come beautifully to these #Roman ruins! #Archaeology

I bought a copy of 'Varus' (Pen & Sword Books) and I was very touched to find this comment in the Acknowledgements, page vi. That was very kind of you, Dr Jo Ball!

A human touch to this epitaph that no one has yet mentioned: the hired engraver failed to include Simplex's profession in the formal inscription. This evidently would not do, so underneath another hand – I surmise Simplex himself – has chiselled in 'Centurion of Legio VI V'

Unveiling a piece of Roman mischief! Can you imagine the chaos in the courtyard as this tile captures a playful chase between a dog and a cat? How many times have you witnessed a similar scene unfold? #NationalPetDay

To anyone seeking a new champion after boar vessel, 600-500 BC, Etruscan: may I present to you WARRIOR DUCK

Despite the awful weather earlier in the week our Period 1 team are making excellent progress at Vindolanda. Some fabulous Roman flagstones just beneath the surface. #Vindolanda

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I was on site at Pompeii shortly after they made the stunning discovery of exquisite frescoes of figures from the Trojan War in a newly uncovered winter dining room.

Story from the site is here:

thetimes.co.uk/article/7e8f36…

Sharing this again because it’s so appropriate for #NationalPetDay #NationalPetDay 2024

One of the interpretations of this jar is that it held food for an animal companion on board the ship, probably an otter!

The tombstone of a #Roman named Quintus Petilius Secundus, alongside a modern colourised replica (showing how eye-catching these stones originally were!) He died at the age of 25 after 5 years in the #Roman Army, & is depicted on the stone with some of his weapons (but no armour)

WOW! Breathtaking new paintings found in Pompeii!
Really stunning!

👉 bbc.com/news/science-e…

An elegant Roman drinking cup. Translucent cobalt blue glass with contrasting coloured decoration. One of a pair made about 2,000 years ago.

The Met. Photo my own. metmuseum.org/art/collection…

#Archaeology

A hoard of twelve Roman denarii buried inside a bronze cowbell. The coins date from the age of Julius Caesar (46 BC) all the way up to the reign of Vespasian (AD 69-79) and were most likely concealed soon after this date in the late 1st century. The hoard was revealed by a farmer…

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Goethe University Frankfurt: Significant cuts planned at the Institute of #Archaeological Science

change.org/p/gegen-die-kü…

Dr Jo Ball Flint Dibble 🍖🏺 Alison Fisk (Dr) Rena Maguire Dr Tess Machling

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The level of detail on this #Roman sarcophagus never ceases to amaze me. I couldn't tear myself away the first time I saw it in person!

(Probably) Ancient #Roman fan merchandise!

A beautiful #Roman glass jug, in absolutely amazing condition - it was made about 1800-1900 years, & is a lovely example of ancient glasswork #Archaeology #Roman Archaeology

This book by Dr Jo Ball is fantastic. Technically accomplished, bringing archaeology/historic texts together, a gripping account of what became a psychological disaster for the Empire. Varus reframed: accomplished, but trusted too much in both Arminius & the model of Romanisation.