Roman Times

An online magazine about current archaeology and classical research into the lives of inhabitants of the Roman Empire and Byzantium and the civilizations around them.

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Friday, September 18, 2020

The Real Cleopatra

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The "real" Cleopatra? Cleopatra is barely mentioned in De Bello Alexandrino, the memoirs of an unknown staff officer who served ...

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Ancient Marriage Rings

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Ancient Egyptian papyrus scrolls dating to 6,000 years ago, depict the exchange of braided rings of hemp or reeds between spouses. These b...

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Roman and Etruscan worship of Amphiaraus

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In the ancient world, after an infant was born, the umbilical cord was cut and tied, and then the baby was washed, rubbed with salt and oil...

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Tympanum: Instrument of Ecstasy

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The origin of the tympanum (tambourine) is unknown, but it appears in historical writings as early as 1700 BCE and was used by ancient musi...

Thursday, September 10, 2020

The Phrygian Cap in Greek and Roman Art

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The Phrygian cap later known as a liberty cap is a soft conical cap with the apex bent over, associated in antiquity with several peoples i...

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