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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-31 at 08:34

It’s #FrescoFriday and what better way to usher in the weekend than by having a banquet! This fresco from Pompeii shows a good old feast in progress. We’re hoping the central figure at the front is demanding a refill 😅

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-30 at 09:39

🌟Early Release - The Far Edges of the Known World with Owen Rees 🌟

This book is a fabulous read. It takes a trip around parts of the ancient world that are often considered fringes but are truly extraordinary. With Rees’ deft analysis, the ‘far edges’ come vibrantly to life.

[#]History #Podcast

https://www.patreon.com/posts/119814456?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-30 at 05:37

It’s #PhallusThursday and we’re celebrating with this pelike which depicts a man placing a herm before an altar. The herm, is, you could say, ready for action. Let’s hope the gods smiled upon this respectful gesture!

[#]AncientGreece #History @AimeeMaroux

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-29 at 05:37

This #ReliefWednesday we offer you this fragmentary relief showing a retiarius facing it off against a secutor. The secutor appears to have the upper hand with their shield fending off the retiarius’ trident. The partial inscription in Greek is thought to name the gladiators.

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-28 at 07:57

[#]Throwback to a moment when we headed out to visit a classical inspired town hall in the Southern Highlands. Of course we dressed up and frolicked about. This is how we record every episode of the podcast 😉

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-27 at 07:37

This absolutely jaw-dropping mosaic of doves drinking from a bronze bowl is so detailed that it almost seems like an oil painting. Found in Hadrian’s villa, the piece is thought to be a copy of the famous C2nd BCE mosaicist from Pergamum, Sosos.

[#]MosaicMonday #AncientRome #History

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-24 at 07:32

[#]FrescoFriday

Celebrate the end of the week right with a platter of delicious foods, a sparky attitude, a jaunty wreath, and some good old fabric flourish! This figure is from the recently discovered private bathhouse complex at Pompeii!

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-23 at 08:14

💫New Episode - Enemy of My Dreams with Jenny Williamson 💫

Join us on a tour of the late Roman empire reimagined! We sit down with author Jenny Williamson (famous already for being one half of the Ancient History Fan Girl podcast) to discuss her novel that draws inspiration from some of Rome’s most amazing women.

[#]AncientRome #ClassicalReception

https://partialhistorians.com/2025/01/23/special-episode-enemy-of-my-dreams-with-jenny-williamson/

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-22 at 10:47

[#]ReliefWednesday

One of my absolute favourite reliefs is the so-called Tellus relief from the Ara Pacis. The detail in the scene is stunning and the delicate draping of fabric of the clothing and to symbolise the winds is jaw-dropping.

If you get the chance to spend time in the presence of the piece, the artistry offers an experience of awe.

[#]AncientRome #History

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-21 at 05:33

Have you read our latest book? Your thoughts could help others discover this gem. We’d love to read your review over on Good Reads or even 👀 Amazon.

If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, we recommend these tales the Romans wish you didn’t know about them. They’re just a bit cheeky 😉

@bookstodon #BookReview

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-20 at 07:59

[#]MosaicMonday

We’re starting the week with one of our favourite ladies from late antiquity, Galla Placidia. “The good Shepherd" mosaic can be found in her mausoleum in Ravenna. The stunning scene is eclipsed only by the gorgeous geometric style starry sky.

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-17 at 07:47

[#]FrescoFriday in ancient Pompeii means it’s time to whip out your dancing shoes or figure out who’s hosting the dinner party. Could it be an all lady affair? This fresco certainly suggests so as there’s no gentlemen in sight.

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-16 at 07:49

Hold on tight, it’s #PhallusThursday! You just never know when really good fortune is going to come into your ancient Roman day, so best to prepare ahead by making sure you’ve done your pilates and are ready for whatever the day might hold 🍆

@AimeeMaroux

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-15 at 05:52

[#]ReliefWednesday This lively market scene showcases some of the variety and sights you might find in ancient Ostia. There’s rabbits, monkeys and a hint of snails for sale amongst other things!

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-14 at 07:41

Throwback to that day where we did our best dress up inspired as Roman matronae* and went out and about looking for the perfect location to watch all the townsfolk going about their business.

• if matronae wore costumes bought from the internet 😅

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-13 at 06:16

[#]MosaicMonday gets a little bit raunchy with this mosaic scene capturing an intimate moment between a satyr and a nymph. Here’s hoping your Monday is only as raunchy as you wish it to be!

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-10 at 07:59

[#]FrescoFriday

It was fair to say that Clodia had absolutely no interest in what had happened to Varus’ legions, but poor Marcus wasn’t picking up what she was putting down.

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-09 at 09:12

💫New Episode - Storylife with Professor Joel Christensen💫

We chat with the one, the only Sententiae Antiquae about some of key ideas in his latest book Storylife. What happens when we think about stories as having their own drive to survive? Let’s find out!

[#]AncientGreece #History #Podcast

https://partialhistorians.com/2025/01/09/special-episode-storylife-with-professor-joel-p-christensen/

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-08 at 07:27

[#]ReliefWednesday

More of an inscription than a relief, though the two forms are related, but I had the Res Gestae on my mind today thinking about Augustus’ claim to have had great auctoritas (influence) but not more potestas (power) than anyone else. A fine distinction to us but perhaps more readily understood by a Roman of the day!

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Written by The Partial Historians on 2025-01-07 at 08:26

[#]ClassicalReception

‘A Coign of Vantage’ (1895) by Lawrence Alma Tadema.

Alma Tadema’s vision of the ancient world was one of rich colour and vibrancy. The imagined scene shows elite women gathered at a great height gazing down at the vessels on the water far below or out towards some far (presumably azure) horizon.

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