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Meticulously carved on an amethyst, this ethereal portrait of an idealised Julio-Claudian prince is our

With a strong profile and tussled hair typical of Augustan imperial portraiture, this piece may in fact date to the 2nd century CE.

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2021-07-27

Today we've chosen this stunning depiction of a Bacchic rite from the Villa of Mysteries in Pompeii - the fifth of seven similar frescoes.

Here a woman kneels before a priestess beside a mynaed or thyiad and a figure holding a thyrsus.

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2021-07-02

in 552 CE the Battle of Taginae was fought in Italy between the Byzantine Empire and the Ostrogoths ⚔️

Lead by the eunuch Narses, the Byzantine force won, killing some 6,000 men and the Ostrogothic King Totila.

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2021-07-02

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This wall painting from the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor dates to c. 50 BCE and depicts a woman holding a shield.

She is likely a seer predicting the birth of a future king, with his image appearing on the shield.

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2021-06-18

Today we're showcasing the art of - A freelance UK-based who focuses on ancient history and 🏛️🏺

Check out the links below for Flora's and amazing portfolio!

✨https://t.co/g7FXRLE9l2
✨https://t.co/V8T0NJP85R

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2021-06-11

Today we're showcasing the art of - A Classics PhD student at , art historian and 🎨

Check out the links below for his website and his work at Redbubble!

✨https://t.co/TJeSAwTsZO
✨https://t.co/o3FDLhIJeP

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2021-06-10

This week we wanted to celebrate the talent of the community by showcasing the of 5 amazing artists (to name but a few!) 🎉

First up is , a freelance illustrator ✨

Check out her work below! 😍

https://t.co/YRpM6vOdzr

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2021-06-07

This Parthian rhyton, or drinking vessel, is our

Produced c. 1st century BCE, it takes the form of a roaring lion leaping from the silver rhyton. It is decorated with a gold mane and inlaid garnet eyes.

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2021-05-30

It's Today we've chosen the Punishment of Ixion!

This stunning fresco was found in the House of the Vettii in Mercury is in the centre between Juno, Iris and Vulcanus. Nephele is at his feet and Ixion is tied to the wheel.

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2021-05-28

This Roman cornelian gemstone depicting the goddess Venus and Anchises, the father of Aeneas, is our

Produced c. 25 BCE, this superb engraving is set in a gold and enamel 18th century frame.

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2021-05-28