Saturday, 9th October. Roman Archaeology Group Lectures.
FREE PUBLIC LECTURES – ALL ARE WELCOME.Saturday, 9th October 1:30pm.UWA Arts Building, Alexander Lecture Theatre. Sacking Rome: From Brennus to Bonaparte– David Kennedy.One of the most famous – and shocking, … Continue reading
When in Rome: where Caesar was assassinated
X marks the spot… by Norah Cooper The very place too where the senate was to meet seemed to be by divine appointment favourable to their purpose. It was a … Continue reading
February and March lectures
We have two sets of lectures coming up. This Saturday, 17th February 2018 1:30 – c. 4:30pm, Emeritus Professor David Kennedy will be presenting two lectures on cites of the … Continue reading
Digital Map of the Roman Empire
A digital map of the Roman Empire: http://pelagios.org/maps/greco-roman/
Latin Inscription Found in Jerusalem
A Latni inscription commemorating the Emperor Hadrian has been discovered in Jerusalem. “To the Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus, son of the deified Traianus Parthicus, grandson of the deified Nerva, … Continue reading
Basel, Switzerland – Heat wave in June
Basel, Switzerland – Heat wave in June – ICAANE conference and a Roman Site. By a spouse attending with her husband! Flew into Basel airport – seemed to be … Continue reading
Emperor Claudius in Pharaonic Style
Emperor Claudius in Pharaonic Style A ancient stone carving of Claudius dressed in the manner of an Egyptian Pharaoh.
Part of ancient Pompeii fresco in Italy chiselled off by thieves
Some upsetting news from Italy. Part of ancient Pompeii fresco in Italy chiselled off by thieves “Thieves in Italy have stolen part of an ancient fresco from the ruins of … Continue reading
Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii
An interesting article on the methods being used in the restoration of the Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii. “For more than a century, there have been many efforts, some successful, … Continue reading
