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The Gladiator Tomb
AArrrghh… it’s just maddening! In 2008 archaeologists discover the 2nd century tomb of a wealthy senator, distinguished consul, and highly decorated battle-hardened general who led 20 years worth of Roman military campaigns for Emperor Marcus Aurelius against the Germanic tribes. … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Rome, Archaeology, Italy
Tagged archaeology, gladiator, Rome, Site Preservation, Tomb
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Lions, and Bears and Gladiators: Oh My!
There has been a lot of hype lately regarding the imminent opening of the underground corridors, or “hypogeum”, of the Flavian Amphitheater (Colosseum) in Rome this summer. And, while I am very curious to explore them myself, I would like to … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Rome, Rome
Tagged amphitheater, Baia, Colosseum, Cumae, Flavian, gladiator, gladiatorial, Hypogeum, Naples, Napoli, Pozzuoli, Rome, San Gennaro, Titus, Vespasian
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Iulio Prima!
July 1st – We spent our “scavi” time in the lower (downhill) part of the city – where the breeze never blows. We were all excited about recording a brothel and it’s kitchen but, when we got there we found a domestic house and no brothel… Continue reading
Posted in Pompeii Food & Drink Project Redux, Rome
Tagged Boscoreale, brothel, eruption, gladiator, kitchen, scavi, triclinium
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