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Herakles

Herakles, the Greek hero, was known in ancient Rome as Hercules. He was one of the most popular and enduring figures in Roman mythology and art. Hercules was celebrated for his strength, courage, and many heroic deeds. The Romans adopted the Greek myths about Hercules and adapted them to their own culture. For example, the Romans identified Hercule...

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Colosseum (Flavin Amphitheater): Detail

Roman (Flavian period): Colosseum (Flavin Amphitheater):exterior, detail of superposed Corinthian, Ionic, and doric architectural orders. ca. 70 - 82 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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Trajan's Column

Roman: Trajan's Column: view from S. (through Basilica Ulpia). ca. 113 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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The Tetrarchs

Roman Late Empire: The Tetrarchs: ca. 305 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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Funerary Monument

Funerary monuments in ancient Rome were used to commemorate the dead and to display the wealth and status of the deceased's family. Monuments could be simple or elaborate, and they could be found in cemeteries, along roadsides, and even in private homes. Some of the most common types of funerary monuments in ancient Rome included: Stelae: Stelae we...

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Colosseum (Flavin Amphitheater): Street Level

Roman (Flavian period): Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater): exterior, detail of arcaded construction of entrance at street level. ca. 70 - 82 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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Trajan's Column: Detail

Roman: Trajan's Column: detail, middle registers of frieze on E. side, Roman campaigns against the Dacians. ca. 113 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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The Tetrarchs: Diocletian and Maximian

Roman Late Empire: The Tetrarchs: detail of the Augusti (Diocletian and Maximian). ca. 305 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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Colosseum (Flavin Amphitheater): Entrance Passage

Roman (Flavian period): Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater): arena interior, view through entrance passage. ca. 70 - 82 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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Roman Gods and Goddesses Info

The ancient Romans, like the Greeks, had a rich pantheon of gods and goddesses that played significant roles in their mythology, religion, and daily life. Here's a brief overview of some of the key Roman gods and goddesses: Jupiter (Jove): Jupiter was the king of the gods, equivalent to the Greek god Zeus. He was the god of the sky and thunder, ass...

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