On my desk tonight: Constantius I (NGC F) and his son Constantine the Great (NGC XF). 🏛
One empire, handed off in a single day at York, AD 306.
30% off with CONSTANTINE30, $193.50. 11 pairs, ends Monday.
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@kinzercoins.bsky.socialOn my desk tonight: Constantius I (NGC F) and his son Constantine the Great (NGC XF). 🏛
One empire, handed off in a single day at York, AD 306.
30% off with CONSTANTINE30, $193.50. 11 pairs, ends Monday.
@edwardsdna.bsky.socialMourners Placed an Ancient Sippy Cup in a Roman Toddler's Grave. It May Have Been Meant to Sustain the Child on the Journey to the Afterlife: Fragments of the spouted cup, known as a "tettina," were… @SmithsonianMag #Archaeology #RomanHistory #AncientArtifacts #CulturalHeritage #HistoryNews
@kinzercoins.bsky.socialBook V of the Ancient Coin Value Guide is live. AD 68 to 96, the Year of the Four Emperors through the Flavian Dynasty, Galba to Domitian. Read free.
@kinzercoins.bsky.socialThe Handoff 🏛
York, AD 306. The father died, and the son became Constantine the Great.
Constantius I (NGC F) + Constantine (NGC XF), 30% off with CONSTANTINE30. $193.50, only 11 pairs, ends Oct 19.
@historyrage.bsky.social🚨 THIS WEEK🚨
🏛️ Power, violence and consent are not the same thing. Harry Tanner untangles one of the biggest misunderstandings about sexuality in the ancient world. 📚
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/6a9f41
#History #RomanHistory #HistoryPodcast #LGBTQHistory
@charless45s.bsky.social"Сьмерць Ціта Тацыя"
Ан-Луі Жыродэ
1788
Музэй Элеґантных Мастацтваў, Анжэ, Францыя
#мастацтва #малярства#art #painting #FrenchPainting #neoclassicism #FrenchNeoclassicism #RomanHistory #RomanMythology #AncientRome
"La mort de Tatius"
Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers
@brookallenauthor.bsky.socialEvery story has two sides. After 2000 years, isn't it time we heard his?
SON OF ROME: mybook.to/0HMl
SECOND IN COMMAND: mybook.to/FQ9CeKf
SOLDIER OF FATE: mybook.to/5bIc
#BookSky #History #HistoricalFiction #HistFic #Rome #Roman #RomanHistory #AncientHistory #AncientRome
@kinzercoins.bsky.socialHis father died at dawn. By nightfall, Constantine ruled Rome. 🏛
Constantius I (NGC F) + Constantine the Great (NGC XF), together.
Buy the Father, Get the Son, 30% off with CONSTANTINE30. $193.50, only 11 pairs, ends Oct 19.
@antrelclaottawa.bsky.socialTomorrow! Inaugural lecture: "Empire and the Gods: How the Romans Lost Control of Their Religion". Prof. Greg Woolf (NYU).
How did the shift to autocracy coincide with a religious free-for-all in Rome?
Tues Oct 13, 6:30pm, MHN 509
#AncientHistory #RomanHistory #uOttawa #ottawa
@trimontiumtrust.bsky.social#OTD 12 Oct - #Augustalia was a #Roman festival celebrating Augustus’ return from Asia Minor in 19BC. The Senate dedicated an altar to Fortuna Redux, goddess of safe returns. The Ludi Augustales, games in his honour, were formally established after his death & deification in AD 14.
@troycap.bsky.socialMort ca Cesar — thanks to my friend in Lemont, Illinois, for buying this striking art print from the history of the Romans. It brings ancient scenes to life and makes a brilliant addition to any collection: buff.ly/tWC16pG #RomanHistory
@museumofartifacts.bsky.socialAccidental death mask of Roman Infant, 1st century AD.
@kinzercoins.bsky.socialEmpress at Rome's 1,000th year. Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, ruled alongside him during Rome's millennium celebrations in AD 248. AD 244 to 249, NGC certified, $165.
@trimontiumtrust.bsky.social#OTD 10 October AD 19, #Germanicus Julius Caesar died at Antioch, aged 33.
A popular general, he won victories in Germania & was compared by #Tacitus to Alexander the Great. Nephew & adopted son of Emperor Tiberius, his suspicious death amid accusations of poisoning shocked Rome.
@brookallenauthor.bsky.socialEvery story has two sides. After 2000 years, isn't it time we heard his?
SON OF ROME: mybook.to/0HMl
SECOND IN COMMAND: mybook.to/FQ9CeKf
SOLDIER OF FATE: mybook.to/5bIc
#BookSky #History #HistoricalFiction #HistFic #RomanHistory #Roman #AncientRome #AncientHistory
@kinzercoins.bsky.socialHe never got to rule.
Valerian II was sent to hold the Danube and died before he was crowned. Billon silver, CE 256 to 258, NGC CH-VF.
Would you have sent your son to war?
@thecaminohistory.wsocial.eu🏛️ Roman history at the Archaeological Park Xanten in Germany.
The reconstructed temple architecture offers a glimpse into the monumental world of the ancient Roman city.
🇩🇪 Römische Architektur im Archäologischen Park Xanten.
#RomanSiteSaturday #RomanHistory #Archaeology #Xanten #Germany
@kinzercoins.bsky.socialMother of a Fallen Emperor. Julia Soaemias was killed alongside her son Elagabalus when the Praetorian Guard turned on him in AD 222. AD 218 to 222, NGC certified, $180.
@kinzercoins.bsky.socialHe marched on Rome and won.
Septimius Severus, from Leptis Magna, founder of the Severan dynasty. Silver, CE 193 to 211, NGC CH-VF.
Would you have marched on Rome?
@edwardsdna.bsky.socialJust Inches Below the Forest Floor, Archaeologists in Germany Unearthed a Roman Temple Likely Dedicated to Mars, the God of War: Researchers found the structure's remains, as well as fragments of statues, while… @SmithsonianMag #Archaeology #RomanHistory #Mars #AncientRome #CulturalHeritage