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• Post #4431047

  Captured for eternity: the moment you realise that sound you just heard didn’t come from the lyre… May your weekend contain no such moments! #FrescoFriday

• Post #4394742

  When we talk about long inscriptions, the Res Gestae Divi Augusti is up there! This modern version of Augustus' late-in-life retrospective which offers a very particular interpretation of his life and rule (his!) is outside the Ara Pacis museum in Rome. In antiquity copies of this inscription in Latin and Greek were erected across the Roman empire. #ReliefWednesday #AncientRome #Augustus

• Post #4374098

  Podcasting is amazing as it brings together people with amazing shared interests. Dr Rad and I were fortunate to be interviewed by Tristan for The Ancients podcast many years ago, and yesterday we got to meet in person! It was amazing to be in the room as Tristan and Alastair chatted all things Herakles and to catch up with them both after the event ☺️ #AncientHistory #Podcasting

• Post #4349684

  Let yourself float on the gentle tides of the Mediterranean (even if only in your imagination in this moment). Feel the calm waters and the little fish brush past your fingertips. Wave to the passing squid with the long and short tentacles. #MosaicMonday #AncientRome

• Post #4121917

  To say it was an odyssey would be fair! When Roman historians go to see ancient Greece on film, we have opinions for sure. Did we enjoy the Agamemnon-Darth Vader cross over? Yes. Were we impressed with Odysseus’ complete lack of charisma? No. Would Nolan benefit from having a co-writer who was a woman? Double yes. #AncientGreece #Odyssey

• Post #4094608

  ✨Fulvia with Kaarina Parker✨ The late republic of Rome is a tumultuous time and it opens up the possibility for elite women to be part of Rome’s political project in more overt ways than previously recorded in the ancient evidence. This milieu is the launching point for Kaarina Parker’s debut novel Fulvia, which takes us into the world of the elite Roman women through the eyes of one of the biggest movers and shakers, Fulvia. Our interview out now! #AncientRome #Fulvia #Podcast https://par...

• Post #3997150

  Just a little walk down the Appian Way #AncientRome

• Post #3824062

  When at the Colosseum, it is obviously appropriate to ask the question that Maximus Decimus Meridius asks, “Are you not entertained?” #AncientRomeOnFilm

• Post #3697602

  ✨New Episode - Of Mars and Marshes✨ It’s 387 BCE and Rome is working on getting back of her feet. But what’s even happening in Rome? It can be hard to tell because of the nature of the extant sources and just how much seems to be missing. The Gallic Sack casts a long shadow over Rome; it was just a couple of years ago, but the consequences of the situation linger... Out now wherever you enjoy your podcasts and ad-free over on our patreon 🥳 #Podcast #AncientRome https://partialhistorians.com/...

• Post #3557435

  ✨Party time?✨ It’s nearly the weekend so we hope you have a better time than these folk who all seem less than thrilled to be at a party… #FrescoFriday

• Post #3481926

  ✨A Meditative Dionysus✨ This #MosaicMonday we feel the contemplative mood of Dionysus, represented in this C4th CE portrait from Daphne (Antioch), Antakya (modern Türkiye). With hints of a leopard skin and and abundant wreath, we wonder if the party is about to start or is truly over!

• Post #2989111

  🐝 World Bee Day 🐝 This stunning silver tetradrachm comes from the ancient city of Ephesos. Both the bee and the stag were connected with Artemis, who was a protectress of Ephesos. We honour both these gorgeous creatures today. #WorldBeeDay #Artemis #Ephesos

• Post #2989110

  ✨Chariot racing with a twist✨ This playful ceramic piece depicts quite the chariot race with the women competitors jostling for position in their chariots. But what’s those creatures pulling the chariots? Looks like #PhallusThursday is here!

• Post #2989109

  @CaringKinderSociety it really is. If you ever get the chance to experience it in person, take the opportunity!

• Post #2989108

  🌺Livia’s Garden Villa Fresco🐝 Some #FrescoFriday’s require revisiting the glorious artistry of the frescoes from Livia’s villa. Abundance and control are both on full display in this fresco which reflect the ideals emphasised by the Augustan regime.

• Post #2989107

  ✨The Sirens and Odysseus✨ This fabulous scene of the fateful moment that the Sirens seek to lure Odysseus and his crew is our pick for #MosaicMonday. The mosaic is from Dougga in Tunisia and dates to the C2nd CE.

• Post #2989106

  ✨The Odyssey✨ An old tale but an amazing tale. We’re definitely Roman historians and that means maintaining a lively interest in the things the Romans themselves were keen on, including the tales of the ancient Greeks. Super excited to have a copy of Liv’s book in our hands to pour over. The attention to detail for younger readers is so fabulous to see! #AncientGreece #Odyssey

• Post #2989105

  Oh hi, we’re just two Phds who podcast about our favourite nerd topic: ancient Rome. Are our outfits historically accurate? No. Is our podcast the most in-depth you’ll ever hear on the early Roman republic? You betcha. #AncientRome #Podcast

• Post #2989104

  ✨Special Episode - The Emperor Julian with Jeremy Swist✨ Julian’s rule as Roman emperor was short, but it also created quite a stir because Julian was keen to turn Rome away from Christianity and to bring back the paganism. How did he do it? Why did he do it? And what’s the legacy that he left behind? Jump on in as we consider the details! #AncientRome #RomanEmpire https://partialhistorians.com/2026/05/28/the-emperor-julian-with-jeremy-swist/

• Post #2989103

  ✨Paris about to make a huge decision/mistake✨ Paris must choose to award the golden apple of Eris to the fairest goddess. Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite each put themselves forward as candidates, but this was never going to end well… #FrescoFriday #TrojanWar

• Post #2709333

  ✨The emperor Numerian✨ This layered cameo is thought to be a portrait of the late third century emperor Numerian (283–284 CE). Numerian’s death whether a natural death or a murder (the sources disagree) meant his rule was short, but his portrait has stood the test of time. #AncientRome #RomanEmpire

• Post #2709332

  ✨Brand New Episode - Nobody Beats Camillus✨ We return to 389 BCE to see just how Rome recovered from the Gallic Sack. Camillus is dictator in Rome and Ahala is his trusty master of the horse. It’s time for Rome to make things right in their immediate area. There are a bunch of neighbours to deal with, including the Etruscans, the Volscians, and the Aequians. We’re in a hazy period where our sources appear out of sync with each other. Livy offers the most fulsome narrative that has survived fo...

• Post #2709331

  ✨Dionysus was interested in seafood?✨ This is part of the recently uncovered House of Thiasos at Pompeii which is covered in sprawling and near life sized portraits of followers of Dionysus including Silenus (seen here with a young lady). But it seems that the veneration of Dionysus would be incomplete indeed without some fine marine creatures! #FrescoFriday #Dionysus #Bacchus

• Post #2709330

  ✨Nobody Beats Camillus✨ But those Volscians always seem to bounce back… Check out the whole episode wherever you listen to great podcasts! https://partialhistorians.com/2026/05/14/episode-173/ #AncientRome #Camillus #Podcast

• Post #2709329

  ✨Medusa Monday✨ It’s the start of the week, but this Medusa is bearing it stoically with her snakey locks and wings. Don’t look too closely though as she seems to be surrounded by miniature gorgons! #MosaicMonday #Medusa

• Post #2421306

  ✨Medusa Monday✨ Medusa is very happy to let you know that she’s not thrilled about the start of the week. And she’s also not interested in your opinion about her hair style either… #MosaicMonday

• Post #2329706

  ✨The youthful victor✨ This beautiful piece would’ve been part of full-bodied statue when created. The fillet indicates that the subject was likely an victorious athlete. But it’s the texture of the curls that make this piece particularly eye-catching! #AncientRome #Athlete

• Post #2294200

  ✨Let the feast begin!✨ Start #FrescoFriday and the weekend right with a good feast and a relax. Hair nets and drinking horns optional, but recommended!

• Post #2073794

  ✨The Adoptive Emperor Line✨ This stunning relief shows a sequence of imperial adoptions. Hadrian (right) adopts Antoninus Pius (center left) and at the same time, Marcus Aurelius (left) and Lucius Verus (front center) are adopted by Antoninus Pius at Hadrian’s request to ensure a smooth line of succession. The earliest date for such a relief is the year of this event; 138 CE. #ReliefWednesday #Hadrian #MarcusAurelius

• Post #1983356

  ✨Dionysus and Spes (Maybe)✨ Dionysus is dressed in his panther-skin best and wears a garland to boot. He’s joined by a smaller figure more archaic in style which is thought to represent Spes, the personification of hope. But maybe that’s more HOPEFUL thinking since one of stops on the journey of provenance was as part of the Hope collection. Either way, this beautiful sculpture also considered to be a Roman reimagining of a Greek bronze from the fourth century BCE. #AncientRome #AncientGreece...