http://www.scottbot.net/HIAL/?p=15585
This is a blog review of a digital project from Stanford called "Orbis." It is billed as "Google Maps for the Roman Empire." How long would it take Vespasian to march from Judaea to Rome? How long would it take Agricola to travel from Londinium to Mediolanum? How long would it take Domitian's messenger to do the trip in reverse, avoiding the highways, so as not to intercept Agricola?
Anyway, this sounds like a cool development.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Drill, Babylon, Drill
http://www.france24.com/en/20120517-iraq-battle-pits-oil-against-antiquities
God help us all. How about an oil pipeline through the site of ancient Babylon? Here's another stunner: Babylon is NOT listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Why? Because the site was badly protected/managed under Sadam Hussein (true--he rebuilt parts of it, using bricks stamped S.H.) and the site continues to be badly protected/managed under the present government. Like when the US Army used it for their own purposes. I gotta go get a glass of wine after reading this one.
God help us all. How about an oil pipeline through the site of ancient Babylon? Here's another stunner: Babylon is NOT listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Why? Because the site was badly protected/managed under Sadam Hussein (true--he rebuilt parts of it, using bricks stamped S.H.) and the site continues to be badly protected/managed under the present government. Like when the US Army used it for their own purposes. I gotta go get a glass of wine after reading this one.
Lead Curse Tablets Translated
http://www.livescience.com/20483-black-magic-ancient-curses.html
Two previously untranslated Roman curse tablets from the museum in Bologna both show a deity (Hecate?) with snakes for hair. One curses a veterinarian and one a senator. Both wish for very nasty things to happen to the target, and one shows the target person bound like a mummy. Very weird mix of Greek and Latin in the text, too.
Be sure to scroll down in the article to the link that says "See images of the curse tablets." There are 7 pictures.
Two previously untranslated Roman curse tablets from the museum in Bologna both show a deity (Hecate?) with snakes for hair. One curses a veterinarian and one a senator. Both wish for very nasty things to happen to the target, and one shows the target person bound like a mummy. Very weird mix of Greek and Latin in the text, too.
Be sure to scroll down in the article to the link that says "See images of the curse tablets." There are 7 pictures.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Top 5 Archaeological Sites: Rome
http://saverome.wordpress.com/2012/05/15/top-5-must-see-archaeological-sites-in-rome/
A handy list, with links, for new visitors who like old stuff.
A handy list, with links, for new visitors who like old stuff.
Best title ever: "Pompeii's Baths Show that the Romans Were Obsessive Gym Bunnies"
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/culture/harrymount/100061394/pompeiis-baths-show-that-the-romans-were-obsessive-gym-bunnies/
From March 2012, The Telegraph tells us about the reopening of the Stabians Baths in Pompeii.
From March 2012, The Telegraph tells us about the reopening of the Stabians Baths in Pompeii.
Geology in Pompeii
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/history-of-geology/2012/05/03/geology-scene-investigation-death-by-volcanic-fire/
"Death by Volcanic Fire" is a great (if terrifying) phrase.
This is a blog from the magazine "Scientific American."
"Death by Volcanic Fire" is a great (if terrifying) phrase.
This is a blog from the magazine "Scientific American."
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Smithsonian article on Bernini
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/bernini-genius.html?c=y&page=1
Hello. I am starting to collect articles that might concern the traveller to Rome. I hope some of my students will follow the blog.
Hello. I am starting to collect articles that might concern the traveller to Rome. I hope some of my students will follow the blog.
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