Faces of the Roman Empire: From Augustus to Domitian (Image Gallery) p. 2

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by Arienne King
published on 17 November 2020

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Tiberius (Artistic Facial Reconstruction)

by Daniel Voshart
published on 22 October 2020

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Tiberius (r. 14-37 CE) was the stepson of Augustus (r. 27 BCE - 14 CE) and only became his heir after the deaths of Augustus’ grandchildren. Tiberius’ reign was more controversial than that of his predecessor, and his reputation less secure. In the later part of his reign, he increasingly succumbed to paranoia and reclusiveness. Roman historians painted him as a cruel tyrant, but his reign also brought wealth and peace to the young Roman Empire.

Pictured alongside the reconstruction are the busts and statuary used as references. From left to right and top to bottom these are the Carlsberg Glyptotek bust; Royal Ontario Museum bust; National Archaeological Museum bust; and the “Lansdowne Tiberius”.

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Bibliography

Appearance of The Principate [Pt. II], accessed 18 Nov 2020.
Appearance of The Principate [Pt. I], accessed 18 Nov 2020.

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