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@trimontiumtrust.bsky.socialšThe Romans captured octopuses in their mosaics, fascinated by these remarkable sea creatures. Today, pollution, habitat loss & overfishing threaten marine life. 8 Oct - #WorldOctopusDay, let's protect our oceans & the extraordinary creatures that call them home! š
@druidtombraider.bsky.socialFresco of a Roman War Galley from Pompeii, 1st century CE, courtesy of Mary Harrsch. #FrescoFriday #RomanArchaeology #Archaeology #RomanArt #Art
@druidtombraider.bsky.socialFresco of a group of players engaged in a game of "Harpastum", a form of ball game played in the Roman Empire; courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. #FrescoFriday #RomanArchaeology #Archaeology #RomanArt #Art
@druidtombraider.bsky.socialRoman Fresco from the Casa dei Quadretti Teatrali (House of Theatrical Vignettes), courtesy of Sailko. #FrescoFriday #RomanArchaeology #Archaeology #RomanArt #Art
@edwardsdna.bsky.socialAncient Romeās Largest Fresco and Mosaic Complex, Featuring Depictions of a Mysterious Maritime City, Opens to the Public After 2,000 Years: The massive artworks, created in the first century C.E., were discovered in the 1990sā¦ @SmithsonianMag #AncientRome #Fresco #Mosaic #BathsOfTrajan #RomanArt
@druidtombraider.bsky.socialFragment of a Roman fresco representing a gazelle drinking. Found in the library of Asinius Pollio, built in 38 BC. and now in the Geneva MusƩe d'art et d'histoire. Image: Codex. #FrescoFriday #RomanArchaeology #Archaeology #RomanArt #Art
