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Cave Canem, Dog Mosaic
Cave Canem ("Beware of dog"), Roman mosaic at the House of the Tragic Poet, Pompeii, Italy.
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Dog, Pompeii
A cast of a dog from Pompeii. The dog was trapped in the ash flows of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
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Hunting Dog Mosaic
Detail of the Lod Mosaic: a rabbit eating grapes and a Lakonian hunting dog wearing a harness. The mosaic is believed to belong to a large and well-appointed Roman house in Lod, Israel, c. 300 CE.
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Roman Guard Dog Mosaic
Cave Canem - Beware of dog - sign from Pompeii
Guard dog mosaics were a frequent feature of the entryways to houses in Pompeii.
Archaeological Museum of Naples
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Augustan Roman Triumph
An Augustan era Roman triumph, celebrating a military victory. Illustration by Zvonimir Grbasic.
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Athenian Women Attack a Messenger
Athenian women attacking the messenger who brings news that their husbands' died in battle. Illustration by Marek Szyszko.
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Marble Statuette of Bona Dea
A marble statuette of Bona Dea, the Roman goddess of chastity, fertility and healing.
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Coin of Roma or Bellona
Silver denarius minted by M Servilius depicting the goddess Roma or Bellona on the obverse. On the reverse are two soldiers, with their horses in the background. c. 100 BCE. Rome. (British Museum)
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Battle of Arginusae
An illustration of the Battle of Arginusae (406 BCE), during the Peloponnesian War. Illustration by Marek Szyszko.
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Battle of Turin, 312 CE
An illustration of the Battle of Turin (312 CE) fought between the forces of Constantine I (r. 306-337 CE) and Maxentius (r. 306-312). Illustration by Sean Ó’Brógáín.
