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This mosaic of the #Roman God, Neptune, is from the 3rd Century AD and now house in the Musée archéologique de Sousse in #Tunisia. Known as the Triumph of Neptune, the god is shown standing on a chariot pulled by two sea horses. He holds in his right hand a large trident.

The #Lupercalia, 1 of #Rome's oldest holidays ran 13-15 Feb to purity the city & encourage health & fertility. Known as dies Februatus & dedicated to the god Lupercus. Goats & a dog were sacrificed at the Lupercal Cave. The goatskin-clad Luperci struck women wishing to conceive.

On 5th February the #Romans marked the anniversary of the temple of Concordia on the Capitoline Hill. Concordia was the goddess of agreement in marriage & society and represented stability of the state. The first temple on the site is thought to have been dedicated in 367BC.

This mosaic of the #Roman God, Neptune, is from the 3rd Century AD and now house in the Musée archéologique de Sousse in #Tunisia. Known as the Triumph of Neptune, the god is shown standing on a chariot pulled by two sea horses. He holds in his right hand a large trident.

Julia Domna , 2nd wife of the #Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, was one of the most powerful Roman women in history. Born in Emesa ( #Homs in modern #Syria) c160AD, the youngest daughter of a high-priest of Ba'al, she was mother of Caracalla & Geta & was renowned for her learning

Our chairman took this image of the 3rd Century AD #Roman mosaic, the Triumph of Bacchus, Archaeological Museum, Seville. It shows the myth of Bacchus`s conquest of India - he is in a carriage pulled by tigers - You can read more from
@carolemadge - https://t.co/cD0IviMDvY

From 7 until 12 for girls & 14 for boys, #Roman children were in the impuberes phase or pubertati proximus as they moved closer to 12 or 14. Poor children could be sent out to work while rich children would receive an education - girls at home, boys with a tutor or at a school.

Happy Consualia! The Consuales Ludi were held on Aug 21 celebrating the harvest. These games honoured the god Consus, protector of the harvest & stored grain. Mules & donkeys were given the day off & led through the streets adorned with garlands & flowers. @metmuseum

It was on 19th August 43BC that Octavian (later the #Roman Emperor Augustus) compelled the Roman senate to elect him consul after marching on the city with eight legions, leading to the creation of the second Triumvirate. Also #OTD in 14AD #Augustus died, aged 75.