The Real Tragedy. 

A timely reminder of how multi-cultural the ancient world really was. 

Seated Buddha Bronze, 1st to mid-2nd century, Gandhara (modern Pakistan). Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (X). 

This is one of the earliest depictions of the Buddha in human form. Gandharan artists were familiar with Greek and Roman art from military expeditions, diplomacy, and trade. This Buddha’s unique halo is reminiscent of depictions of the god Helios in Greek and Sol in Roman art. The drape of the tunic echoes Hellenistic and Roman garments, as well as depictions of the Iranian god Mithra, and the Roman god Mithras. 

See also: 

Soper, Alexander C. “Aspects of Light Symbolism in Gandhāran Sculpture.” Artibus Asiae, vol. 12, no. 3, 1949, pp. 252–283. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3248387. Accessed 18 Dec. 2020.

Fascinating!

Today, April 5, is the dies natalis (anniversary) of the dedication of the temple of Fortuna Publica in the city of Rome. Fortuna Publica Romani is the goddess of the luck, fate, or fortune of the of the people and state of Rome.

O, Goddess! Be favorable this day to the people of the modern city of Rome, and to all those throughout the world who revere the gods of Rome!

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Featured image: Altar dedicated to the Fortune of the Roman People and Gaius Julius Raeticus, centurion of the Sixth Legion Victrix. Found 1717 in a hypocaust inside Vindolanda Roman Fort. Formerly in the Chapter Library, Durham, now (1995) in the Museum of Archaeology, Durham.

RIB 1684 Inscription:

Fortunae p(opuli) R(omani) G(aius) Iul(ius) Raeticus (centurio) leg(ionis) VI Vict(ricis)

Image source: Bruce, J.C. 1870-1875 Lapidarium Septentrionale  (Newcastle upon Tyne), S. 250, via WIkipedia Commons (X).

Image license: This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer. Public Domain in the United States presumably because it was presumably published in the U.S. before 1926.

Sounds fairly accurate to how they responded in real life surprisingly. 

Antony: oh my God, they killed Caesar!

Cleopatra: You bastards!!

So true. 

Come on there are no fanfiction from the Age of X serie ? Nothing ? But what about the perfect chemistry between Justin and Mae ? 

HIV Positive Support

I’m kind of late posting this. But support and good vibes to all HIV positive people as they navigate the COVID 19 pandemic and selfish anti vaxxers. 

LOL=Leaping off lanista

Is Your Child Texting About Ancient Rome?

OMFG= oh, my fire's gone! (thanks Crassus)

WTF=where's the flammeum? (seriously, I'm about to get married here)

SMH= Someone marry her (off)

IDC= I'm dating Cleopatra

IDK=I'm dating Kleopatra (but spelled in the original Greek way)

BTW= Bring the wine (they're probably texting a slave)

LMAO= let's murder an official

GTG= get the garum

IKR- I killed the republic

I’ve been here before, and it was amazing. There’s also the remains of an Ancient Roman bath house and the foundation of the barracks that would have housed the soldiers.  

Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre Photo Set 2, Caerleon Roman Fort, South Wales, 22.9.18.

Can I Copy Your Homework? Fruits Basket Edition

I’ll Help You With It: Yuki Sohma (Unless You’re Kyo), Hatori Sohma

Yeah, Sure: Hatsuharu Sohma, Kisa Sohma, Momiji Sohma, Ritsu Sohma (Apologizes Loudly for Any Errors on His Homework)

Bold Of You To Assume I Did the Homework: Saki Hanajima, Shigure Sohma, Ayame Sohma

LOL, Nope: Arisa Uotani, Hiro Sohma, Kyo Sohma (Unless You’re Tohru)

Wait, We Had Homework: Tohru Honda

Read at 5:55 P.M. Akito Sohma, Isuzu “Rin” Sohma (Her Cell Phone is never on)

This is awesome!

My recreations of ancient Roman hairstyles for my Roman Society project! Julia Domna (portrait bust style 2) and Faustina the Younger.

Panera Bread just posted this...

Clearly hoping we’ll forget about this...