The Partial Historians 🏺
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After surviving exposure at birth, these unconventional academics realised they were destined to found the greatest Ancient Roman History podcast! 🏛📯⚔️
📘‘Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire’ is out now! https://linktr.ee/ThePartialHistorians
📘‘Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire’ is out now! https://linktr.ee/ThePartialHistorians
First of all, we’ve got a brand new episode out later this week 🥳
Second, despite the fact that both of us are dressed up as accurate Roman soldiers (add the asterisks you need here and then move on), we have a serious question for you. Which of us is the Gauls c. 390 BCE in this picture?
Second, despite the fact that both of us are dressed up as accurate Roman soldiers (add the asterisks you need here and then move on), we have a serious question for you. Which of us is the Gauls c. 390 BCE in this picture?
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
First of all, we’ve got a brand new episode out later this week 🥳
Second, despite the fact that both of us are dressed up as accurate Roman soldiers (add the asterisks you need here and then move on), we have a serious question for you. Which of us is the Gauls c. 390 BCE in this picture?
Second, despite the fact that both of us are dressed up as accurate Roman soldiers (add the asterisks you need here and then move on), we have a serious question for you. Which of us is the Gauls c. 390 BCE in this picture?
✨The Triumph of Venus✨
This #MosaicMonday we celebrate Venus in all her 4th Century CE glory! This mosaic shows Venus travelling the sea while supported by two centaur seahorses. The lowest register shows fisherman enjoying the fruits of the sea. Packed with detail, this mosaic is a feast!
This #MosaicMonday we celebrate Venus in all her 4th Century CE glory! This mosaic shows Venus travelling the sea while supported by two centaur seahorses. The lowest register shows fisherman enjoying the fruits of the sea. Packed with detail, this mosaic is a feast!
November 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
✨The Triumph of Venus✨
This #MosaicMonday we celebrate Venus in all her 4th Century CE glory! This mosaic shows Venus travelling the sea while supported by two centaur seahorses. The lowest register shows fisherman enjoying the fruits of the sea. Packed with detail, this mosaic is a feast!
This #MosaicMonday we celebrate Venus in all her 4th Century CE glory! This mosaic shows Venus travelling the sea while supported by two centaur seahorses. The lowest register shows fisherman enjoying the fruits of the sea. Packed with detail, this mosaic is a feast!
We recommend treating yourself to something a little bit Roman 😉
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November 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We recommend treating yourself to something a little bit Roman 😉
✨Hephaestus and Thetis✨
This #FrescoFriday we drop in on Hephaestus who has just finishes forging the armour for Achilles. Thetis, Achilles’ mum, is right on hand for the pick up! This piece is held in the MAN Napoli.
#AncientRome
This #FrescoFriday we drop in on Hephaestus who has just finishes forging the armour for Achilles. Thetis, Achilles’ mum, is right on hand for the pick up! This piece is held in the MAN Napoli.
#AncientRome
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
✨Hephaestus and Thetis✨
This #FrescoFriday we drop in on Hephaestus who has just finishes forging the armour for Achilles. Thetis, Achilles’ mum, is right on hand for the pick up! This piece is held in the MAN Napoli.
#AncientRome
This #FrescoFriday we drop in on Hephaestus who has just finishes forging the armour for Achilles. Thetis, Achilles’ mum, is right on hand for the pick up! This piece is held in the MAN Napoli.
#AncientRome
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✨Augustus in colour✨
The Prima Porta Augustus is one of the most famous sculptures of ancient Rome. Earlier depictions of the sculpture noted the remnants of colour but the craze for cleaned statuary meant much detail was lost to the casual gaze.
#AncientRome #History
The Prima Porta Augustus is one of the most famous sculptures of ancient Rome. Earlier depictions of the sculpture noted the remnants of colour but the craze for cleaned statuary meant much detail was lost to the casual gaze.
#AncientRome #History
November 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
✨Augustus in colour✨
The Prima Porta Augustus is one of the most famous sculptures of ancient Rome. Earlier depictions of the sculpture noted the remnants of colour but the craze for cleaned statuary meant much detail was lost to the casual gaze.
#AncientRome #History
The Prima Porta Augustus is one of the most famous sculptures of ancient Rome. Earlier depictions of the sculpture noted the remnants of colour but the craze for cleaned statuary meant much detail was lost to the casual gaze.
#AncientRome #History
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Some archaeological finds may appear unremarkable and ordinary, yet they often are more interesting than any treasure, such as this Roman glass square bottle remarkably containing a rare find – preserved ointment. The waxy mass of fatty acids and glycerine contains plant fibres from...🧵1/3
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November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Some archaeological finds may appear unremarkable and ordinary, yet they often are more interesting than any treasure, such as this Roman glass square bottle remarkably containing a rare find – preserved ointment. The waxy mass of fatty acids and glycerine contains plant fibres from...🧵1/3
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✨Augustus in colour✨
The Prima Porta Augustus is one of the most famous sculptures of ancient Rome. Earlier depictions of the sculpture noted the remnants of colour but the craze for cleaned statuary meant much detail was lost to the casual gaze.
#AncientRome #History
The Prima Porta Augustus is one of the most famous sculptures of ancient Rome. Earlier depictions of the sculpture noted the remnants of colour but the craze for cleaned statuary meant much detail was lost to the casual gaze.
#AncientRome #History
November 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
✨Augustus in colour✨
The Prima Porta Augustus is one of the most famous sculptures of ancient Rome. Earlier depictions of the sculpture noted the remnants of colour but the craze for cleaned statuary meant much detail was lost to the casual gaze.
#AncientRome #History
The Prima Porta Augustus is one of the most famous sculptures of ancient Rome. Earlier depictions of the sculpture noted the remnants of colour but the craze for cleaned statuary meant much detail was lost to the casual gaze.
#AncientRome #History
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If you see us together in a museum, always assume we’ve taken very silly photos together. This is our PSA.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If you see us together in a museum, always assume we’ve taken very silly photos together. This is our PSA.
✨Augustus and Victory✨
Augustus strikes an heroic nude pose while he and a winged Victory attend to a military trophy. Augustus is further distinguished by being attended by an eagle. Beneath the military trophy is a bound figure who represents those conquered.
#ReliefWednesday #AncientRome
Augustus strikes an heroic nude pose while he and a winged Victory attend to a military trophy. Augustus is further distinguished by being attended by an eagle. Beneath the military trophy is a bound figure who represents those conquered.
#ReliefWednesday #AncientRome
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
✨Augustus and Victory✨
Augustus strikes an heroic nude pose while he and a winged Victory attend to a military trophy. Augustus is further distinguished by being attended by an eagle. Beneath the military trophy is a bound figure who represents those conquered.
#ReliefWednesday #AncientRome
Augustus strikes an heroic nude pose while he and a winged Victory attend to a military trophy. Augustus is further distinguished by being attended by an eagle. Beneath the military trophy is a bound figure who represents those conquered.
#ReliefWednesday #AncientRome
If you see us together in a museum, always assume we’ve taken very silly photos together. This is our PSA.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If you see us together in a museum, always assume we’ve taken very silly photos together. This is our PSA.
✨A cat amongst the birds ✨
Amongst the treasures held by the MAN Napoli is this beautiful scene from ancient Capua. A pigeon and two parrots eagerly attend the bird bath, but watch out for that cat!
#MosaicMonday #AncientRome
Amongst the treasures held by the MAN Napoli is this beautiful scene from ancient Capua. A pigeon and two parrots eagerly attend the bird bath, but watch out for that cat!
#MosaicMonday #AncientRome
November 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
✨A cat amongst the birds ✨
Amongst the treasures held by the MAN Napoli is this beautiful scene from ancient Capua. A pigeon and two parrots eagerly attend the bird bath, but watch out for that cat!
#MosaicMonday #AncientRome
Amongst the treasures held by the MAN Napoli is this beautiful scene from ancient Capua. A pigeon and two parrots eagerly attend the bird bath, but watch out for that cat!
#MosaicMonday #AncientRome
Reposted by The Partial Historians 🏺
✨The Seasons✨
This #FrescoFriday we travel to Block 10, Regio IX of Pompeii to enjoy some of the details from the blue room unveiled during archaeological work in 2024. The room is thought to have been a sacrarium — “a shrine devoted to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects”.
This #FrescoFriday we travel to Block 10, Regio IX of Pompeii to enjoy some of the details from the blue room unveiled during archaeological work in 2024. The room is thought to have been a sacrarium — “a shrine devoted to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects”.
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 AM
✨The Seasons✨
This #FrescoFriday we travel to Block 10, Regio IX of Pompeii to enjoy some of the details from the blue room unveiled during archaeological work in 2024. The room is thought to have been a sacrarium — “a shrine devoted to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects”.
This #FrescoFriday we travel to Block 10, Regio IX of Pompeii to enjoy some of the details from the blue room unveiled during archaeological work in 2024. The room is thought to have been a sacrarium — “a shrine devoted to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects”.
✨The Seasons✨
This #FrescoFriday we travel to Block 10, Regio IX of Pompeii to enjoy some of the details from the blue room unveiled during archaeological work in 2024. The room is thought to have been a sacrarium — “a shrine devoted to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects”.
This #FrescoFriday we travel to Block 10, Regio IX of Pompeii to enjoy some of the details from the blue room unveiled during archaeological work in 2024. The room is thought to have been a sacrarium — “a shrine devoted to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects”.
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 AM
✨The Seasons✨
This #FrescoFriday we travel to Block 10, Regio IX of Pompeii to enjoy some of the details from the blue room unveiled during archaeological work in 2024. The room is thought to have been a sacrarium — “a shrine devoted to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects”.
This #FrescoFriday we travel to Block 10, Regio IX of Pompeii to enjoy some of the details from the blue room unveiled during archaeological work in 2024. The room is thought to have been a sacrarium — “a shrine devoted to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects”.
✨Bring on the good fortune✨
This #PhallusThursday we celebrate with this tuff stele from Pompeii that depicts a large phallus inside a temple. If you ever wondered if the Romans attributed divine power to the phallus, wonder no more!
#AncientRome
This #PhallusThursday we celebrate with this tuff stele from Pompeii that depicts a large phallus inside a temple. If you ever wondered if the Romans attributed divine power to the phallus, wonder no more!
#AncientRome
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
✨Bring on the good fortune✨
This #PhallusThursday we celebrate with this tuff stele from Pompeii that depicts a large phallus inside a temple. If you ever wondered if the Romans attributed divine power to the phallus, wonder no more!
#AncientRome
This #PhallusThursday we celebrate with this tuff stele from Pompeii that depicts a large phallus inside a temple. If you ever wondered if the Romans attributed divine power to the phallus, wonder no more!
#AncientRome
✨The Two Princes✨
Gaius and Lucius or Britannicus and Nero? The identity of these two young men depicted in heroic nude at Aphrodisias is up for debate, but that we’re looking at imperial youths is clear. The figure on the left holds the orb of the world—a clear sign of rule.
#ReliefWednesday
Gaius and Lucius or Britannicus and Nero? The identity of these two young men depicted in heroic nude at Aphrodisias is up for debate, but that we’re looking at imperial youths is clear. The figure on the left holds the orb of the world—a clear sign of rule.
#ReliefWednesday
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 AM
✨The Two Princes✨
Gaius and Lucius or Britannicus and Nero? The identity of these two young men depicted in heroic nude at Aphrodisias is up for debate, but that we’re looking at imperial youths is clear. The figure on the left holds the orb of the world—a clear sign of rule.
#ReliefWednesday
Gaius and Lucius or Britannicus and Nero? The identity of these two young men depicted in heroic nude at Aphrodisias is up for debate, but that we’re looking at imperial youths is clear. The figure on the left holds the orb of the world—a clear sign of rule.
#ReliefWednesday
Here’s Bellerophon in all his heroism!
This #MosaicMonday we recognise the glorious artistry of this second century CE mosaic that depicts Bellerophon riding Pegasus while killing the Chimera.
This #MosaicMonday we recognise the glorious artistry of this second century CE mosaic that depicts Bellerophon riding Pegasus while killing the Chimera.
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Here’s Bellerophon in all his heroism!
This #MosaicMonday we recognise the glorious artistry of this second century CE mosaic that depicts Bellerophon riding Pegasus while killing the Chimera.
This #MosaicMonday we recognise the glorious artistry of this second century CE mosaic that depicts Bellerophon riding Pegasus while killing the Chimera.
Reposted by The Partial Historians 🏺
This #FrescoFriday we travel to the tomb of Gaius Vestorius Priscus, Pompeii.
This scene is part the inner west wall of the tomb and depicts gladiators squaring off. It seems reasonable to suppose this fresco captures a fight held in honour of the departed Gaius Vestorius Priscus.
This scene is part the inner west wall of the tomb and depicts gladiators squaring off. It seems reasonable to suppose this fresco captures a fight held in honour of the departed Gaius Vestorius Priscus.
November 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
This #FrescoFriday we travel to the tomb of Gaius Vestorius Priscus, Pompeii.
This scene is part the inner west wall of the tomb and depicts gladiators squaring off. It seems reasonable to suppose this fresco captures a fight held in honour of the departed Gaius Vestorius Priscus.
This scene is part the inner west wall of the tomb and depicts gladiators squaring off. It seems reasonable to suppose this fresco captures a fight held in honour of the departed Gaius Vestorius Priscus.
This #FrescoFriday we travel to the tomb of Gaius Vestorius Priscus, Pompeii.
This scene is part the inner west wall of the tomb and depicts gladiators squaring off. It seems reasonable to suppose this fresco captures a fight held in honour of the departed Gaius Vestorius Priscus.
This scene is part the inner west wall of the tomb and depicts gladiators squaring off. It seems reasonable to suppose this fresco captures a fight held in honour of the departed Gaius Vestorius Priscus.
November 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
This #FrescoFriday we travel to the tomb of Gaius Vestorius Priscus, Pompeii.
This scene is part the inner west wall of the tomb and depicts gladiators squaring off. It seems reasonable to suppose this fresco captures a fight held in honour of the departed Gaius Vestorius Priscus.
This scene is part the inner west wall of the tomb and depicts gladiators squaring off. It seems reasonable to suppose this fresco captures a fight held in honour of the departed Gaius Vestorius Priscus.
✨New Episode - The Gallic Sack of Rome - Part 1✨
We’re about to embark on a stunning period of Rome’s history in the middle Republic. We begin with some of the important details from the latter part of 391 BCE which will have flow on effects for 390 BCE!
#AncientRome #Podcast
We’re about to embark on a stunning period of Rome’s history in the middle Republic. We begin with some of the important details from the latter part of 391 BCE which will have flow on effects for 390 BCE!
#AncientRome #Podcast
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
✨New Episode - The Gallic Sack of Rome - Part 1✨
We’re about to embark on a stunning period of Rome’s history in the middle Republic. We begin with some of the important details from the latter part of 391 BCE which will have flow on effects for 390 BCE!
#AncientRome #Podcast
We’re about to embark on a stunning period of Rome’s history in the middle Republic. We begin with some of the important details from the latter part of 391 BCE which will have flow on effects for 390 BCE!
#AncientRome #Podcast
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The only reason to be on #AncientBluesky it's #HillfortsWednesday 🥳🍻
Lou Barker facing the majestic cliff castle of Gurnard's Head, west Penwith, #Cornwall. The far end is crowded with houses & dominated by a towering outcrop ⛰️😮
In the care of @nattrustarch.bsky.social
📷 Yesterday
Lou Barker facing the majestic cliff castle of Gurnard's Head, west Penwith, #Cornwall. The far end is crowded with houses & dominated by a towering outcrop ⛰️😮
In the care of @nattrustarch.bsky.social
📷 Yesterday
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The only reason to be on #AncientBluesky it's #HillfortsWednesday 🥳🍻
Lou Barker facing the majestic cliff castle of Gurnard's Head, west Penwith, #Cornwall. The far end is crowded with houses & dominated by a towering outcrop ⛰️😮
In the care of @nattrustarch.bsky.social
📷 Yesterday
Lou Barker facing the majestic cliff castle of Gurnard's Head, west Penwith, #Cornwall. The far end is crowded with houses & dominated by a towering outcrop ⛰️😮
In the care of @nattrustarch.bsky.social
📷 Yesterday
This #ReliefWednesday we celebrate Hecate, the goddess of the crossroads and transitions.
This is a votive relief to Hecate and the inscription warns against defacement of the place where the relief was located. Presumably the relief was originally located in a sanctuary to the goddess.
This is a votive relief to Hecate and the inscription warns against defacement of the place where the relief was located. Presumably the relief was originally located in a sanctuary to the goddess.
November 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM
This #ReliefWednesday we celebrate Hecate, the goddess of the crossroads and transitions.
This is a votive relief to Hecate and the inscription warns against defacement of the place where the relief was located. Presumably the relief was originally located in a sanctuary to the goddess.
This is a votive relief to Hecate and the inscription warns against defacement of the place where the relief was located. Presumably the relief was originally located in a sanctuary to the goddess.
Watch this space! There’s a brand new episode coming your way later this week. Could the Romans be anymore entangled with the Gauls? Of course they could!
#AncientRome
#AncientRome
November 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Watch this space! There’s a brand new episode coming your way later this week. Could the Romans be anymore entangled with the Gauls? Of course they could!
#AncientRome
#AncientRome
✨Caracalla’s athletes✨
Among the decorations of the Baths of Caracalla is s sequence of mosaics depicting athletes. The fascination with the bodily prowess of the athlete comes to the fore in such moments. Today these mosaics are held in the Musei Vaticani collections.
#MosaicMonday
Among the decorations of the Baths of Caracalla is s sequence of mosaics depicting athletes. The fascination with the bodily prowess of the athlete comes to the fore in such moments. Today these mosaics are held in the Musei Vaticani collections.
#MosaicMonday
November 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
✨Caracalla’s athletes✨
Among the decorations of the Baths of Caracalla is s sequence of mosaics depicting athletes. The fascination with the bodily prowess of the athlete comes to the fore in such moments. Today these mosaics are held in the Musei Vaticani collections.
#MosaicMonday
Among the decorations of the Baths of Caracalla is s sequence of mosaics depicting athletes. The fascination with the bodily prowess of the athlete comes to the fore in such moments. Today these mosaics are held in the Musei Vaticani collections.
#MosaicMonday
Reposted by The Partial Historians 🏺
Why the Parthenon Sculptures Belong in Athens –
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November 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Why the Parthenon Sculptures Belong in Athens –
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🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃
May the spirits be settled and placated and the night sit lightly upon you. This blackbird is our pick for #FrescoFriday and #Halloween
May the spirits be settled and placated and the night sit lightly upon you. This blackbird is our pick for #FrescoFriday and #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃
May the spirits be settled and placated and the night sit lightly upon you. This blackbird is our pick for #FrescoFriday and #Halloween
May the spirits be settled and placated and the night sit lightly upon you. This blackbird is our pick for #FrescoFriday and #Halloween