A Roman iron shackle with marks indicating an attempt to break it. The shackle was found along with other metal objects near a furnace, where it was probably intended to be melted down as scrap metal. From Heidenheim an der Brenz, 2nd/3rd century AD. #RomanArchaeology

It’s an often overlooked fact when thinking about #HadriansWall is where did the soldiers live when building or repairing the wall? At Burnhead a temporary camp survives possibly used by the wall builders although dating is difficult with these sites #Archaeology #RomanBritain

1st century BC mosaic disc portrays the symbols and names of each of the nine muses and their mother Mnemosyne surrounding the central figure of Apollo’s lyre. 🏛 Archaeological Museum of Elis, Greece #ClassicsTwitter #MosaicMonday

A #Roman terracotta vessel, used to hold wine, & decorated with hunting scenes in raised relief. Above is a short piece of text asking the drinker to help themselves & then pass it on. Good advice from 1700-1800 years ago! #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology

I love that google street view has blurred out Emperor Trajan’s identity.

A #Roman water bottle/canteen, found at Newstead (Scotland), the Roman fort of Trimontium. Aside from the corrosion, it looks exactly like something that could be used in the modern day - illustrating the timeless principle 'if it isn't broke...' #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology

New Ancients Ep! 🚨 THE ROMANS AND INDIA 🚨 🎙️ William Dalrymple 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0RSacQ… 💥 India was the largest trading partner of the Roman Empire! 💥 We explore how ancient India exported its diverse ideas far and wide, from the Red Sea to the Pacific! 💥 & more!

A #Roman glass flask complete with stopper, found at #Corbridge (England). It has survived in absolutely amazing condition - and demonstrates that there was room for a little luxury even on the far-flung frontiers of the empire! #Archaeology #RomanFortThursday

A tiny wooden toy horse from #Roman Egypt, with holes drilled in its feet for the wheels it was originally fitted with, & another in its nose - to hold a string so it could be pulled along? The timeless nature of toys is absolutely amazing! #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology

'Romani ite domum' on a reconstruction of a Roman settlement in Britain, in the Hull and East Riding Museum 😆

The 2nd part of the episode on the Teutoburg Disaster with Dr Jo Ball is out now! This covers the events of the disaster and what the sources said, and didn't about it all. 🏺🌲🌲 #ancientrome #teutoburg #varus sites.libsyn.com/105935/the-teu…

Pretty happy with this for a bit of feedback! Although the subject matter helps a lot - Varus & the Teutoburg are an excellent subject - as does having an excellent host in Ancient History Hound Podcast.

A piece of #Roman graffiti scratched into plaster at #Pompeii, showing a gladiator in combat, swinging his shield high with his left arm. I love ordinary art like this from the ancient world, it feels like such a direct connection with the past #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology

New Ancients Ep! 🚨 MASSACRE AT TEUTOBURG FOREST 🚨 🎙️ Dr Jo Ball, Dr Matthew Nicholls & Dr Peter Heather 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/75xIyZ… 💥 Pt 2 of our Battle of the Teutoburg Forest miniseries! 💥 Exploring the battle itself, the amazing archaeology & the legacy of this ambush!

#Pompeii and Vesuvius with their own natural ‘vintage Fuji film’ filter this morning.

Roman glass cup from a ‘princely’ burial at Himlingøje in Denmark, 3rd century AD. Known as a ‘circus beaker’ owing to the images of animals from the #Roman arena. Fourteen circus beakers have been found in Denmark, most from richly-furnished graves. Luxury imports from Roman

A few of the last loaves of #Roman bread ever baked in #Pompeii - the city was lost to the eruption of Vesuvius before anyone got a chance to eat them #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology

Fascinating world of ancient #glass: a #Roman jug and a handled bowl. Sets like this were vessels for hand-washing. They were used during sacrifices and banquets. Usually they were made of metall. Found in Cologne, dating 2nd c. AD Photo: Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln

A #Roman mosaic panel showing two birds drinking from a cup. It was found in #Rome, & was first laid in the C3rd AD #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology

A beautiful blue #Roman glass bowl. It was made about 2000 years ago & was found in #Pompeii, which explains how it has survived in such amazing condition! #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology #AncientGlass