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British Museum on Instagram: “#August is named after the Roman emperor Augustus. This marble bust depicts the emperor, and was made in the first century AD. Did you…”
The 'coenatio rotunda', which was discovered in the remains of the 1st century Golden Palace on Rome's Palatine Hill, is thought to be the one described by the Roman historian Suetonius in Lives of the Caesars.
The emperor Nero is infamous for the tyranny and brutality of his reign over the Roman Empire. However, the historical sources reveal that there might be more to this complex ruler than cruelty and violence. More The post The Emperor Nero: 5 fascinating facts appeared first on A Community for Art Enthusiasts and Collectors.
A week ago I removed a list (something I very seldom do) which had caused quite a stir; it was a list of the most powerful families. This new list is designed to replace the original and to give a broader view of some of the most powerful historic families while not excluding royal houses
Nero and Agrippina. Agrippina crowns her young son Nero with a laurel wreath. She carries a cornucopia, symbol of fortune and plenty, and he wears the armour and cloak of a Roman commander, with a helmet on the ground at his feet. The scene refers to Nero's accession as emperor in 54 AD and is dated before 59 AD when Nero had Agrippina murdered.
