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Image collection Nero, Nero

Here we have Nero's official image. Suetonius lists the physical characteristics of Nero as follows: Height: average; Body: pustular and...

Ancient history, Nero, Classics, Numismatics, Emperors, Latin, Roman, Roman coins view
Link DIO CASSIUS BOOKS 61-63

This link takes you to a translation of Dio Cassius, Books 61-63, an important source for Nero's reign

Ancient history, Classics, History, Nero, Emperors, Rome, Dio Cassius view
Image collection 3rd century CE mosaic pavement showing the four factions (Reds, Blues, Greens and Whites). Museo Nazionale Romano: Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Rome., 3rd century CE mosaic pavement. Museo Nazionale Romano: Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Rome.

This 3rd century CE mosaic pavement shows the four factions (Reds, Blues, Greens and Whites). Museo Nazionale Romano: Palazzo Massimo alle Terme,...

Ancient history, Classics, Emperors, Nero, Roman art, Mosaics, Chariot racing view
Image collection Nero and Agrippina, Agrippina & Nero, Nero and Agrippina

Agrippina's influence is visible on coins minted in December 54 CE, which show her head facing Nero’s. On this relief from the Sebasteion at...

Ancient history, Classics, Nero, Numismatics, Roman, Roman art, Roman coins, Rome view
Image collection Nero and Armenia

Nero, wearing a cloak and sword-belt supports a slumped, naked personification of Armenia by the upper arms. She is wearing a soft, Eastern-style...

Latin, Nero, Roman art, Emperors, Ancient history view
Link OPLONTIS PROJECT

This link takes you to the Oplontis Project web site.

Architecture, Classics, Emperors, Nero, Pompeii, Poppaea Sabina, Roman architecture, Roman art, Wall painting view
Image collection Poppaea Sabina, Poppaea Sabina

Many statues were housed in the Temple of Hera at Olympia. This one of (probably) Poppaea Sabina as a priestess is of very high quality.

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Poppaea Sabina, Ancient history, Classics, Nero, Roman, Roman art, Olympia view
Course Rome`s Emperors: Part 2

This course offers an exploration of the history and culture of Ancient Rome from the 'Year of the Four Emperors' to the Emperor Domitian.

Ancient rome, caesars, Domitian, Nero, roman world, Romans view
Course Rome`s First Emperors: Augustus to Nero

This course offers an exploration of the history and culture of Ancient Rome from Augustus to the Emperor Nero.

Ancient rome, Augustus, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Roman empire, The Caesars, Tiberius view
Link SKENOGRAPHIA

This link gives you some fascinating insights into Roman Wall painting

Ancient history, Classics, Emperors, History, Interiors, Nero, Pompeii, Poppaea Sabina, Roman architecture, Wall painting, Villa Oplontis view
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