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BA Classical Civilisations, MA City of Rome. Views my own. Flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/mumblerjamie/ "Every road does not lead to Rome, but every road in Rome leads to eternity"

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · Nov 14

If you are a teacher, student, author, publisher, or enthusiast of the ancient world and you need photos, please do check out my Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/mumbl.... You'll find just shy of 30,000 photos of predominantly Roman museums, exhibitions and monuments from several countries.

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 9h

#ReliefWednesday and we have this from the British Museum! While fragmentary it depicts Satyrs working a wine press.

1st Century AD, from the Hamilton collection.

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 1d

#EpigraphyTuesday at Museo delle Terme with this altar dedicated to Hercules by Tiberius Claudius Onesimus.

HERCVLI / SANCTO / SACRVM / TI(BERIVS) CLAVDIVS / ONESIMVS D(ONO) D(EDIT)

Dated between AD 31-100, it was found at Vicolo dell'Arsaccio.

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 2d

I was wondering if they were alge cymbals or a cap or some kind. I think it's a safe bet to assume this was once part of the MANN collection.

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 2d

#MosaicMonday with this one of a Panther and other Dionysiac symbols on display in Herculaneum's on-site musem.

The museum panel doesn'tsay where it's from, or specify each symbo, though I can definitely see the thyrsus.

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 5d

#FrescoFriday From high above the clouds, and under a rainbow, Jupiter, flanked by an eagle, gazes at something a Cupid is pointing out.

Originally from Herculaneum.

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Wanted in Rome @wantedinrome.bsky.social · 6d

The train station serving Ostia Antica is to be completely transformed amid plans by Italy to seek UNESCO recognition for the ancient port city near Rome.

New train station for Ostia Antica as Italy plans UNESCO bid for ancient site

Project to be funded with €8.4 million in Jubilee funds. The train station serving Ostia Antica is to undergo a major renovation, the Lazio region announced, coinciding with plans by Italy to seek UNE...

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 7d

#ReliefWednesday and this comes from Amman's Citadel! It would appear to be a fist holding a stylistic form of lightning bolts. Perhaps Zeus/Jupiter?

Currently on a patch of open space near the Temple of Hercules, it may have come from the temple.

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 8d

#EpigraphyhTuesday with a milestone cippus from Mt. Nebo Museum.

It's the 6th Milestone from the Esbous-Livias road. The road was upgraded in the early 3rd Century AD, and therefore the inscription features the name of Caracalla.

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 9d

#MosaicMonday from my Jordan trip. The mosaic of the Diakonikon of the Memorial Church of Moses at Mt. Nebo.

Depicting Hunting Scenes split by a pastoral scene, it was the work of Soel, Kaium and Elijah. It dates to the 6th Century AD.

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Durotriges Dig @durotrigesdig.bsky.social · 9d

A fine mosaic featuring Bacchus and leopard was unearthed from a #Roman villa at Stonesfield #Oxfordshire in 1712

It was recorded by William Lewington in this painting now in @antiquaries.bsky.social

Soon after, the floor was destroyed by locals "who refused to pay for seeing it" 😱

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Painting of a Roman mosaic with an almost naked make figure sitting astride a leopard surrounded by circular geometric designs

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 12d

Last week, myself and other professionals from the UK educational trips sector were invited to Jordan by the Tourism Board. We spent a magical 5 days in the country, seeing Jerash, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, the Dead Sea, Mt. Nebo, and Madaba.

James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 21d

#ReliefWednesday with this oscillum of a Satyr pouring from a wineskin into a krater.

On display at the Ashmolean Museum for the Last Supper in Pompeii exhibition in 2020. Part of the Wyvern Collection.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 21d

Studying the language and literature that has helped to define our nation at home and around the world for centuries is a "rip-off" apparently

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 22d

#EpigraphyTuesday with a Block with Inscription.

Part of the pavement of the imperial ustrinum near the Mausoleum of Augustus. The epigraph probably bore the name of Vespasian's wife, Domitilla: [DOMITILLIAE / DIVI] / VESPASIANI

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Dr Jo Ball @drjeball.bsky.social · 22d

Wow, #Roman tombstones really do get around - this one was rediscovered in New Orleans, after being transported across the Atlantic by unknown persons in the chaotic aftermath of WW2...

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New Orleans couple discovers ancient Roman grave marker in their yard

Discovery of 1,900-year-old headstone dedicated to Roman sailor sets off effort to repatriate item to Italy

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 23d

#MosaicMonday with this close up of a leopard from the mosaic that depicts two centaurs fighting big cats.

The mosaic was found at Hadrian's Villa, being part of the floor decorations of the dining room in the main palace at the complex. It dates to around AD 130.

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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 23d

I understand a court of appeal ruling is due this month on the question of whether a judicial review of the ban can go ahead in November. The government is opposing it, but I think they might be wiser to get this cleared up as soon as possible. The current situation looks awful & is not sustainable.

elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 25d

Over 400 arrests of protesters in London thanks to the government’s refusal to admit that their decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group has been a disaster

The Labour gov has so far arrested well over 1,000 people for holding up signs

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Police make more than 440 arrests at Palestine Action protest in London

Officers arrest activists at silent vigil in support of banned organisation, as demos go ahead despite PM’s pleas

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 26d

The Cupid understands that Friday feeling.

James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 26d

I just know Diocletian would appreciate the cut in half joke.

Sheldon Sheldon Cooper GIF

ALT: Sheldon Sheldon Cooper GIF

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 26d

And how could I forget the classic

Roman walks into a bar, holds up 2 fingers and says "five beers please".

a drawing of a person playing drums with the words `` ba dum tsss '' .

ALT: a drawing of a person playing drums with the words `` ba dum tsss '' .

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 26d

#FrescoFriday from the atrium of the House of the Vettii in Pompeii!

Just a cupid riding a crab, as you do.

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 26d

How was the Roman empire cut in half? With a pair of Caesars.

I've forgot the Roman numerals for one, a thousand, fifty-one, six and five hundred.

I M LIVID

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 27d

It didn't say at the museum. The BNF's online database may have more info - catalogue.bnf.fr/index.do but I can't find it. Perhaps a royal gift?

BnF Catalogue général

Plus de 13 millions de notices bibliographiques (imprimés, documents sonores, ressources électroniques, manuscrits, objets...) et près de 5 millions de notices d'autorité (personnes, collectivités, œu...

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 28d

#ReliefWednesday with this high-relief cameo with a portrait of Augustus from the BnF in Paris!

Carved during his lifetime, it was reused in the Byzantine period, as attested by the Greek inscription. It may have adorned a reliquary in Constantinople.

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James Heath @mumblerjamie.bsky.social · 28d

The information panel at Pompeii didn't have any further info on, but I suppose it must be for us to know who dedicated it.

I don't know if the inscriptions on the front, is the only part of it, or if there is more on the other side, which I didn't photograph.