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Chapps @chapps.bsky.social · 16h

What an odd little bronze model. It's a Roman galley's prow *and* stern? The usual goose-swan neck from the stern is at top, while a dog-headed ram, which would be affixed to the prow, is at bottom. The inscription reads: AMMILLA AUG FELIX, 'Amilla Augusta the Fortunate'. @sdecasien.bsky.social 🏺🤔

Bronze prow or stern of an ancient Roman ship. The goose or swan neck and head is at the top, which would normally be on the stern of a galley - the rear. But at the bottom, projecting out from the keel, is a dog-headed ram, which should be at the prow - the front - of the galley. A mashup, perhaps, of an actual galley, perhaps one that plied the Mediterranean as a trading ship? In niello - a composite black metal - are letters at the top which read, in Latin, 'Amilla Augusta, the Fortunate'. Niello decorations are at the bottom, difficult to make out against the corroded metal, but it seems to be a victory palm, a bird, and something else ...

British Museum, no date given (1856,0701.29)

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 5h

The Obelisk and Tomb of Antinous – The Past

The Obelisk and Tomb of Antinous | The Past

Barbara Gai explores the history of this important monument and the clues that might lead to the location of Antinous’ tomb.

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 5h

Did Horace throw away his shield?

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Did Horace throw away his shield?

Last weekend, the usual trio of myself, Llewelyn Morgan and Peter Stothard went to the Cheltenham Literature Festival to read a Latin poem, in Latin, with

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 5h

Bronze Age Artifacts Discovered in Underwater Village of Lake Mezzano, Italy -

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Bronze Age Artifacts Discovered in Underwater Village of Lake Mezzano, Italy - GreekReporter.com

Archaeologists have uncovered Bronze Age artifacts, including axes, spearheads, and a disk, in the underwater village of Lake Mezzano, Italy.

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 5h

Traces of Roman Hospital Uncovered in Southwestern Turkey - Archaeology Magazine

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News - Traces of Roman Hospital Uncovered in Southwestern Turkey - Archaeology Magazine

MUĞLA, TURKEY—Hürriyet Daily News reports that an investigation of an area near the harbor of […]

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Excavation Results Shed Light on Mysterious Minoan Labyrinth on Crete - GreekReporter.com greekreporter.com/2025/10/13/a...

Excavation Results Shed Light on Mysterious Minoan Labyrinth on Crete - GreekReporter.com

Archaeologists have presented the preliminary results of excavation on Crete, where a unique Minoan Labyrinth was discovered in 2024.

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Ancient Greek Inscription Unearthed in Crimea Sheds Light on Lost Rituals - GreekReporter.com greekreporter.com/2025/10/14/a...

Ancient Greek Inscription Unearthed in Crimea Sheds Light on Lost Rituals - GreekReporter.com

Archaeologists uncovered a Greek inscription at ancient Artezian in Crimea, revealing secrets of Bosporan-era worship.

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

German Woman Returns 4th-Century BC Greek Column Head to Ancient Olympia - GreekReporter.com greekreporter.com/2025/10/12/g...

German Woman Returns 4th-Century BC Greek Column Head to Ancient Olympia - GreekReporter.com

An ancient Greek column head dating to the 4th century BC that has been returned from Germany was the subject of a repatriation ceremony

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 4d

News - Possible Phrygian Temple Discovered in Turkey - Archaeology Magazine

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News - Possible Phrygian Temple Discovered in Turkey - Archaeology Magazine

DENIZLI, TURKEY—Live Science reports that a temple discovered in western Turkey may have been built […]

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Excavations in Crete Reveal Animal Statue and Glimpse into Ancient Greek Life - GreekReporter.com greekreporter.com/2025/10/11/e...

Excavations in Crete Reveal Animal Statue and Glimpse into Ancient Greek Life - GreekReporter.com

Archaeologists in Crete unearthed an animal statue in Gortyna, revealing details about ancient Greek art and urban life.

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

Classics for All: Network Coordination for South West England

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The Classics Library @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

JOB | Head of Classics, Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

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Chapps @chapps.bsky.social · 6d

Hey, there, what a handsome fella you are. This guy is wearing a gorgeous cuirass with inlaid silver and niello patterns, and copper inlaid lips. Beautiful swoopy hair, too. Soft features and superb craftsmanship, probably made in Gaul and imported into Britain.

Can you guess who he is? 🏺 1/

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