A large Roman villa (some 150,000 sq. ft.) has been found near the ancient city of Falacrinae — known to be the birthplace of the emperor Vespasian (emperor A.D. 69-79). Excavations are underway, and given the size, location, and rich appointments of the villa, it seems likely to have been associated with the Flavian family. …Continue Reading Emperor Vespasian’s birth-place found
What’s new in Pompeii?
I found a great short article in USA Today talking about new studies involving Pompeii. There is so much interesting work going on at the site — and artifacts are on exhibit at museums around the world….Continue Reading What’s new in Pompeii?
Walters Art Museum in Baltimore
A few weeks ago I took a trip up north and visited the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Over the years I had often come across discussions of pieces in the Walters collection, and had long wanted to visit. It is terrific — one of the finest museums I have visited in the U.S. They…Continue Reading Walters Art Museum in Baltimore
New Acropolis Museum opens in Athens
At last, the new museum in Athens for artifacts from the acropolis has opened. They even planned space for the “Parthenon Marbles” (a.k.a. the “Elgin Marbles”), should they move from London to Athens. Louisa Gouliamaki/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images (NYTimes 6/19/2009)…Continue Reading New Acropolis Museum opens in Athens
Classics goes Hollywood
I read a review of the new film “My Life in Ruins” (from the team that gave us “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”). Seems that the main character is an “unemployed Classics professor turned tour guide”. Nice to see Classics is getting some exposure, but wouldn’t it be nice to have an employed Classicist featured (though this…Continue Reading Classics goes Hollywood