Dr Crom

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Classicist, archaeologist, sci-fi and horror nerd and, most importantly, ginger. Oh, and... "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". #EdgyPedlar #AncientStuff

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Dr Crom@doccrom· 3d

#OnThisDay - 9 August - in AD 378 the Battle of Adrianople (Edirne in modern Turkey) was fought. The Romans were defeated by a Gothic force, with Valens - the Eastern Emperor - being killed. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC IX Nicomedia 2D; ANS 1980.109.205. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman solidus: Bust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.

Reverse of a Roman solidus: Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum and Victory on globe.

Dr Crom@doccrom· 3d

#OnThisDay - 9 August - in 48 BC Julius Caesar defeated the forces of Pompey the Great at the Battle of Pharsalus. Pompey was forced to flee to Egypt in an attempt to continue the war. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RRC 452/1; British Museum (1867,0101.585). Link - numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-...

Obverse of a Roman aureus: Female head, right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem. Border of dots.

Reverse of a Roman aureus: Trophy with Gallic shield and carnyx; on right, axe. Border of dots.

Dr Crom@doccrom· 4d

#OnThisDay - 8 August - in AD 117 the emperor Trajan died. As both builder and military commander (notably his campaign in Dacia) he excelled, accepting the title 'optimus princeps'. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC II Trajan 367; Münzkabinett Wien (RÖ 88278). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman aureus: Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.

Reverse of a Roman aureus: Trajan seated left on low platform, right with two attendants; three kings standing right before.

Dr Crom@doccrom· 5d

#OnThisDay - 7 August - in AD 461 the Western Roman Emperor Majorian was killed. His attempts at reform resulted in his being executed in a coup headed by Ricimer, the 'magister militum'. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC X Majorian 2633; ANS 1944.100.54881. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman solidus: Bust of Majorian, helmeted, rosette-diademed with plain jewel, draped, cuirassed, right, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield decorated with Chi-Rho on left arm.

Reverse of a Roman solidus: Majorian, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding long cross in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; placing right foot on head of human-headed serpent.

Dr Crom@doccrom· 5d

#OnThisDay - 7 August - in AD 317 Constantius II was born. A son of Constantine the Great, he would rule in his own right AD 337-361, but that reign would be dominated by conflict. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC VIII Antioch 80; Münzkabinett Wien (RÖ 38761). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman solidus: Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.

Reverse of a Roman solidus: Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, riding right; before him, turreted figure, draped, facing emperor, bowing deeply, extending garment with right hand and holding torch? In left hand.

Dr Crom@doccrom· 22d

#OnThisDay - 21 July - in 356 BC the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was deliberately burned. The arsonist was Herostratus, who hoped to immortalise his name by the act (Valerius Maximus, 8.14ext.5). #History 🏺 Image: Silver Tetradrachm of Abydus; ANS 1948.1.4. Link - numismatics.org/collection/1...

Dr Crom@doccrom· 22d

Went to see 'The Odyssey' and thoroughly enjoyed it. 95% of it is superb, but for me Samantha Morton stole the show as Circe.

Dr Crom@doccrom· 24d

#OnThisDay - 20 July - in 1755 this fabulous fresco was discovered in the Praedia of Julia Felix, Pompeii (II.4.10/3). It depicts Urania, Muse of Astronomy, holding measuring rod and celestial sphere. #Pompeii 🏺 Image: Louvre Collections (P 12). Link - collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/5335...

A woman is seated in front of a zodiacal tract; she holds a globe in her left hand, a measuring rod in her right. Her head tilts to the viewer's left, as if she is explaining certain astronomical elements.

Dr Crom@doccrom· 24d

#OnThisDay - 20 July - in 1765 this inscription was found, commemorating the rebuilding work of Numerius Popidius Celsinus on the Temple of Isis after the earthquake of AD 62. #Pompeii #Archaeology 🏺(1/2) Image: National Archaeological Museum, Naples (3765). Link – mann-napoli.it/tempio-di-is...

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jul 13

#OnThisDay - 13 July 1755 - the stunning south wall fresco of the tablinum of the Praedia of Julia Felix, Pompeii (II.4.10), was discovered. I adore the series of 'still-life' panels in the upper register. #Pompeii #Archaeology 🏺 Image: National Archaeological Museum, Naples (8598)

Photograph of a frescoed Roman wall. The primary panels are painted red and yellow, with a small figured scene in the centre. The upper register features a series of 'stiil-life' panels, reading left to right: foodstuffs and kitchenalia; fish and marine-life; eggs, silverware, and embroidered cloth; book-keeping and accounting ledgers, with collections of coins.

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jul 10

#OnThisDay - 10 July - in AD 138 the (fabulously bearded) Roman emperor Hadrian died at his villa at Baiae. His reign was characterised by extensive travels throughout the provinces. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC II, Part 3 Hadrian 930; ANS 1957.172.1652. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman aureus: Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right.

Reverse of a Roman aureus: Hadrian mounted on a horse and riding right, raising hand.

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jul 6

#OnThisDay - 6 July - in 371 BC the Battle of Leuctra was fought between the Boeotian League and the Spartans under Cleombrotus. The latter were defeated with 400 of 700 Spartiatae present killed. #Sparta #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: British Museum (88.844). Link - britishmuseum.org/collection/o...

Sherd of Attic black-figured pottery; above, rays overlapping two black lines; below, black-figure decoration consisting of hoplite battle.

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jul 2

A spot of ancient colour! Discovered 2 July 1763, this fabulous depiction of a 'Panther' once graced the Schola Tomb of Mamia outside Pompeii's Herculaneum Gate. Such tombs were exclusively granted to public benefactors. #Pompeii 🏺 Image: National Archaeological Museum, Naples (8649)

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jul 2

#OnThisDay - 2 July - in AD 419 Valentinian III was born. He would reign as Western Augustus AD 425-455, with his mother - Galla Placidia - being a key influence in the early years. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC X Valentinian III 2011; ANS 1944.100.54877. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman Solidus: Bust of Valentinian III, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.

Reverse of a Roman Solidus: Valentinian III, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding long cross in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; placing right foot on head of human-headed closed-coiled serpent.

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 22

#OnThisDay - 22 June - in 217 BC Ptolemy IV Philopator defeated the Seleucid forces of Antiochus III at the Battle of Raphia, securing - at least in the short term - Coele-Syria for Egypt. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: ANS 1967.152.651. Link - numismatics.org/collection/1...

Obverse of a Ptolemaic Stater: Bust of Ptolemy IV r., wearing diadem, side-curl and chlamys; dotted border.

Reverse of a Ptolemaic Stater: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - Eagle stdg r. on thunderbolt.

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 22

#OnThisDay - 22 June - in 168 BC the Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeated the Macedonian forces of King Perseus at the Battle of Pydna. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: Denarius of 62 BC, struck by Lucius Aemilius Lepidus Paullus RRC 415/1; ANS 1937.158.186. Link - numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-...

Obverse of a Roman Denarius: Head of Concordia, right, wearing veil and diadem. Border of dots.

Reverse of a Roman Denarius: Trophy; on right, togate figure of L. Aemilius Paullus; on left, three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his sons). Border of dots.

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 19

#OnThisDay - 19 June - Ovid (Fasti 6.725-728) records that the worship of Pallas (Minerva) begins at her Temple on the Aventine. This date may refer to the dedication of Augustus' restoration of the temple (RGDA 19.2). #History 🏺 Image: The Roman Baths, Bath. Link - romanbaths.co.uk/minervas-head

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 18

At the reflecting pool, and ... guys ... this doesn't look right

Colourised photograph from 'Creature from the Black Lagoon'. The Gill-Man looking as if he's about to push himself out of the water.

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 12

#FrescoFriday - Haven't done one in a while, so here's an old favourite. A delicately painted pastel-like panel of a woman holding an askos, seemingly decanting perfume or oil into a small container. From Casa Farnesina, ca. Late 1st Century BC. #Art 🏺 Image: Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Massimo

A woman clad in a double-fold peplos is seated upon a stool, the legs of which taper to a decidedly fragile-looking foot. Her arms are bare as she concentrates on decanting liquid into a small flask (aryballos).

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 10

#OnThisDay - 10 June - in AD 38 Drusilla, the sister of the emperor Gaius Caligula, died. She was deified on 23 September AD 38 and received the title 'Panthea' (Dio 59.11.2-3). #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC Gaius 33; Münzkabinett Berlin (18215927). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 9

#OnThisDay - 9 June - in AD 68 the emperor Nero took his own life. Dio (63.29.2) gives his final words as "Jupiter, what an artist perishes in me!" His death brought an end to the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC Nero 66; ANS 1957.191.14. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman aureus: Head of Nero, laureate, right, with beard.

Reverse of a Roman aureus: Salus (Health), draped, seated left, on ornamental throne, holding patera in right hand and resting left hand on side

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 9

#OnThisDay - 9 June - in AD 62 Claudia Octavia, the daughter of the emperor Claudius, died. Her husband, the emperor Nero, had exiled her to the island of Pandateria, where he then had her murdered. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RPC I.1006/54. Link - rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/1/1006

Obverse of an ancient copper-based alloy coin: bare head of Nero, right, with drapery on left shoulder and sceptre.

Reverse of an ancient copper-based alloy coin: bare heads face to face of Claudia Octavia, to the right, and Nero, to the left; a crescent over Claudia Octavia's head and a star over Nero's.

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 8

#OnThisDay - 8 June - in AD 218 Elagabalus' forces defeated the incumbent emperor Macrinus at the Battle of Antioch (Dio 79.38-39). The latter fled, in an unsuccessful bid to reach Rome. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC IV Macrinus 79; ANS 1967.153.174. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 7

#OnThisDay - 7 June - in AD 421 the Emperor Theodosius II married Aelia Eudocia. A significant political figure in her own right, she was also an accomplished poet and scholar. #History 🏺 Image: RIC X Theodosius II (East) 229; Münzkabinett Berlin (18200541). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 3

#OnThisDay - 3 June - in AD 350 Julius Nepotianus (Nepotian) began his incredibly brief 'reign', revolting against Magnentius and briefly seizing Rome with a band of gladiators. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC VIII Rome 203; Münzkabinett Wien (RÖ 28115). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman billon coin: Bust of Nepotian, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.

Reverse of a Roman billon coin: Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; beside her, shield.

Dr Crom@doccrom· Jun 1

#OnThisDay - 1 June - in AD 193 the 66-day-long reign of Emperor Didius Julianus came to an end. He was killed by a soldier in the palace, having purchased the imperial position on 28 March AD 193. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: British Museum (1848,0819.92). Link - britishmuseum.org/collection/o...

A Roman aureus. Obverse: Bust of Didius Julianus, draped, cuirassed, head, laureate, bearded, right. Reverse: Concordia, draped, standing front, head left, holding legionary eagle vertical in right hand and standard, vertical, in left.

Dr Crom@doccrom· May 31

#OnThisDay - 31 May - in AD 455 the 2.5 month flash-in-the-pan reign of Petronius Maximus came to an end, when he was stoned to death by a mob while attempting to escape Rome. #AncientHistory 🏺 Image: RIC X Petronius Maximus 2203; Münzkabinett Wien (RÖ 38786). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman solidus: Bust of Petronius Maximus, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.

Reverse of a Roman solidus: Petronius Maximus, crowned with trefoil ornament, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding long cross in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; placing right foot on head of human-headed coiled serpent.

Dr Crom@doccrom· May 26

#OnThisDay - 26 May - in AD 17 Germanicus Caesar celebrated his triumph over "the Cherusci, Chatti, Angrivarii, and the other nations who live as far off as the Albis" (Tacitus, Annals 2.41.2). #History 🏺 Image: RIC Gaius 57; Münzkabinett Berlin (18205079). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman dupondius: Germanicus, bare-headed and cloaked, standing in quadriga, right, holding eagle tipped sceptre.

Dr Crom@doccrom· May 26

#OnThisDay - 26 May - in AD 735 the Venerable Bede died at Jarrow, Northumbria. Theologian, grammarian, historian - perhaps his most-admired work is his 'Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation'. #Bede Image: Cotton MS Tiberius C II, f. 5v. Link - blogs.bl.uk/digitisedman...