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Faces of the Roman Empire: From Augustus to Domitian
A series of facial reconstructions of early Roman emperors from the Julio-Claudian dynasty (27 BCE - 68 CE) to the Flavian dynasty (69-96 CE). From the peaceful reign of Augustus (27 BCE - 14 CE...
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Roman Portrait Bust
A roman portrait bust of an unknown man, 2nd century BCE. From the palaestra of Delos. The bust is a typical example of the sometimes unflattering realism of Roman portraiture.
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21 Images of Greek and Roman Charioteers
This gallery features images of Greek and Roman chariot racers. Chariot racing was the most popular spectator sport in ancient times. In Greece, chariot racing was important in aristocratic funeral games from...
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Roman Fortifications of Diocletianopolis
Roman Fortifications of Diocletianopolis, photograph by Carole Raddato, Bulgaria, 17 August, 2024. The Late Roman fortifications of Diocletianopolis (modern Hisarya), Bulgaria. Built in the late 3rd and early...
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Mosaic Detail from the Roman Temple at Milreu, Portugal
Wall mosaic detail from the podium of the Roman temple at Milreu, Portugal. 4th century CE. The wall mosaic depicts fish, dolphins, and seashells and surrounds the temple podium. Such a colorful...
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Different Types of Roman Gladius Swords
This image shows the different major types of Roman gladius hispaniensis, the most well-known sword of the Roman army. The image shows the following gladius types: - Republican Gladius - Mainz Gladius -...
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Roman Stadium of Philippopolis
Roman Stadium of Philippopolis, photograph by Carole Raddato, Bulgaria, 10 August, 2024. The northern curved end (sphendone) of the Roman Stadium of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv), Bulgaria. Built in the early 2nd...
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A Roman Soldier's Purse
These four British Iron age coins and 11 Roman coins were probably lost or buried in the early years of the Claudian invasion of Britain, around 43-45 CE. They might represent a purse of a Roman soldier of the Second Legion...
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Roman Collection at the Archaeological Museum of Varna
Roman Collection at the Archaeological Museum of Varna, photograph by Carole Raddato, Bulgaria, 15 August, 2024. The Roman collection at the Archaeological Museum of Varna, Bulgaria, includes sculpture...
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The First Triumvirate of the Roman Republic, c. 60-53 BCE
The First Triumvirate was an informal and secret political alliance formed in 60 BCE between three of Rome's most powerful figures: Julius Caesar, Pompey the Great, and Marcus Licinius Crassus...