Arachne: What Is the Real Meaning of the Myth?

Arachne's myth of transformation into a spider is a shocking tale with multiple readings. thecollector.com/arachne-minerv… via Roman History

Archaeologists May Have Found the Villa Where the Roman Emperor Augustus Died

Excavations north of Mount Vesuvius revealed Roman ruins buried by the eruption in 79 C.E. smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cov… via Roman History

Today 305AD Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor.

Has the Ring of Pontius Pilate Been Found? greekreporter.com/2024/04/01/rin… via Roman History

Happy May. Sousse Roman mosaic showing May. From Sousse Archaeological Museum, Tunisia

Warrior (Edge of Empire Book 3)
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'The ultimate blend of betrayal, vengeance and brutality in this thunderous thriller set in Roman Spain.' Fiona Forsyth, author of Rome's End

AD 150

Warrior (Edge of Empire Book 3)
By Alistair Tosh

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'The ultimate blend of betrayal, vengeance and brutality in this thunderous thriller set in Roman Spain.' Fiona Forsyth, author of Rome's End

Pompeii's Black Room SECRETS Decoded! youtube.com/watch?v=VYLZsF… via Roman History

AI helps scholars read scroll buried when Vesuvius erupted in AD79

Researchers used AI to read letters on papyrus scroll damaged by the blast of heat, ash and pumice that destroyed Pompeii theguardian.com/science/2024/f… via Roman History

Archaeologists in Pompeii Find Ancient Construction Site, Undisturbed Since Vesuvius' Eruption - smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/res… Via Roman History

Plato’s final hours recounted in scroll found in Vesuvius ash

Newly deciphered passages outline Greek philosopher’s burial place and describe critique of slave musician theguardian.com/books/2024/apr… Via Roman History

Died today 65AD Lucan, Roman poet. He is regarded as one of the outstanding figures of the Imperial Latin period. His youth and speed of composition set him apart from other poets.

Alexander the Great’s Legendary Horse: Who Was Bucephalus?

Bucephalus was the favorite horse and beloved companion of Alexander the Great, the legendary conqueror who changed the course of history thecollector.com/who-was-buceph… via Roman History

From Freed Son to Literary Legend: Who Was Horace?

Horace was a Roman poet whose humble beginnings gave way to a lasting literary legacy. thecollector.com/who-was-horace… via Roman History

Money Talks: A Very Short History of Roman Currency antigonejournal.com/2021/05/short-… via Roman History

Archaeologists discover lost home of Rome's first emperor indy100.com/science-tech/c… via Roman History

Campaign to protect Roman site gets boost from TV's Mary Beard bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan… via Roman History

Today 313AD Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule. He was the colleague and rival of Constantine I, with whom he co-authored the Edict of Milan that granted official toleration to Christians in the Roman Empire.

Roman Helmets Worn by Soldiers and Gladiators unrv.com/military/roman… via Roman History

Today 311AD Roman Emperor Galerius issues Edict of Toleration, ending persercution of Christians in the Roman Empire