Giovanna Raymondo
@giovannaraymondo.bsky.social
Brazilian History student & aspiring Public Historian, passionate about Roman History & Classics. My goal is the MA/PhD path.
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Now, rarely my place to do posts like this, but Mary Beard's videos sent me down a rabbit hole. I ended up obsessed with Scipio Barbatus, his tomb on the Via Appia, but most fascinating of it all a gold ring! With a pope involved, lol. (1/5) #AncientBlueSky #AncientRome #Classics #History
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🎉 EXCELLENT NEWS!
The University of Ottawa has lifted the suspension of admissions to Greek & Roman Studies.
Thank you to everyone who signed, shared, wrote letters, and raised their voice. Apply now for next year's cohort: buff.ly/1i2Iw0B #SaveTheHumanities #SOSClassicsUO #AncientHistory
The University of Ottawa has lifted the suspension of admissions to Greek & Roman Studies.
Thank you to everyone who signed, shared, wrote letters, and raised their voice. Apply now for next year's cohort: buff.ly/1i2Iw0B #SaveTheHumanities #SOSClassicsUO #AncientHistory
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎉 EXCELLENT NEWS!
The University of Ottawa has lifted the suspension of admissions to Greek & Roman Studies.
Thank you to everyone who signed, shared, wrote letters, and raised their voice. Apply now for next year's cohort: buff.ly/1i2Iw0B #SaveTheHumanities #SOSClassicsUO #AncientHistory
The University of Ottawa has lifted the suspension of admissions to Greek & Roman Studies.
Thank you to everyone who signed, shared, wrote letters, and raised their voice. Apply now for next year's cohort: buff.ly/1i2Iw0B #SaveTheHumanities #SOSClassicsUO #AncientHistory
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L'histoire de l'écriture bouleversée ? Un encrier romain de 2 000 ans à Conimbriga, au Portugal, révèle une encre sophistiquée mêlant suie, os, fer-gallique et cire. Une technologie avancée... buff.ly/CHvf5ow #Archéologie #ÉcritureAntique #EmpireRomain #Antiquité
L’histoire de l’écriture bouleversée : au Portugal, cet encrier romain de 2000 ans révèle une technologie inattendue
La découverte d’une encre complexe à Conimbriga révèle une maîtrise technique avancée et une diffusion précoce des savoirs romains.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
L'histoire de l'écriture bouleversée ? Un encrier romain de 2 000 ans à Conimbriga, au Portugal, révèle une encre sophistiquée mêlant suie, os, fer-gallique et cire. Une technologie avancée... buff.ly/CHvf5ow #Archéologie #ÉcritureAntique #EmpireRomain #Antiquité
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A stunning late #Roman glass goblet
Probably made in Egypt around AD 400
Found buried as a grave good at Highdown hillfort West #Sussex and now in Worthing @wtm.uk
📷 May 2024
An inscription around the vessel in Greek reads *use me and good health to you* 🥂
#FindsFriday #FridayFeeling
Probably made in Egypt around AD 400
Found buried as a grave good at Highdown hillfort West #Sussex and now in Worthing @wtm.uk
📷 May 2024
An inscription around the vessel in Greek reads *use me and good health to you* 🥂
#FindsFriday #FridayFeeling
November 28, 2025 at 7:27 AM
A stunning late #Roman glass goblet
Probably made in Egypt around AD 400
Found buried as a grave good at Highdown hillfort West #Sussex and now in Worthing @wtm.uk
📷 May 2024
An inscription around the vessel in Greek reads *use me and good health to you* 🥂
#FindsFriday #FridayFeeling
Probably made in Egypt around AD 400
Found buried as a grave good at Highdown hillfort West #Sussex and now in Worthing @wtm.uk
📷 May 2024
An inscription around the vessel in Greek reads *use me and good health to you* 🥂
#FindsFriday #FridayFeeling
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I didn’t want to overreact, and took time to read this. Having done so, I’m adding Northwestern to the list of places I won’t visit or speak. The concessions re: international students and gender-affirming care are not merely symbolic.
Here’s the text of the Northwestern settlement with the DoJ, which includes a $75 million financial component / payoff (cc @profmarkovic.bsky.social):
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I didn’t want to overreact, and took time to read this. Having done so, I’m adding Northwestern to the list of places I won’t visit or speak. The concessions re: international students and gender-affirming care are not merely symbolic.
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The ‘Great Ludovisi Sarcophagus’ depicting battle scenes between Romans and Barbarians. The sarcophagus dates to the 3rd century AD, and is part of the collections at the Palazzo Altemps in Rome. 📸 My own. #ReliefWednesday #Rome
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The ‘Great Ludovisi Sarcophagus’ depicting battle scenes between Romans and Barbarians. The sarcophagus dates to the 3rd century AD, and is part of the collections at the Palazzo Altemps in Rome. 📸 My own. #ReliefWednesday #Rome
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Ancient Gujarati artisans were incredibly accomplished. Enjoying this new article by Pallavi Mohanan on the Carnelian trade between India, Eurasia, & the Mediterranean. Fun fact that Romans believed Carnelian helped blood 🩸 related diseases when used with magic or rings.
zenodo.org/records/1750...
zenodo.org/records/1750...
November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Ancient Gujarati artisans were incredibly accomplished. Enjoying this new article by Pallavi Mohanan on the Carnelian trade between India, Eurasia, & the Mediterranean. Fun fact that Romans believed Carnelian helped blood 🩸 related diseases when used with magic or rings.
zenodo.org/records/1750...
zenodo.org/records/1750...
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My name is Barkimus Decimus Meridius and I will have my biscuit, in this mealtime or the next
November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
My name is Barkimus Decimus Meridius and I will have my biscuit, in this mealtime or the next
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We can neither confirm nor deny.
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We can neither confirm nor deny.
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#ReliefWednesday
1st C #Roman tombstone set up by 'Demetrius to Heraclia his wife at expense of her own estate', missing her head.
In All Hallows by the Tower.
From foreshore where spolia from 19th C building of Tower Hill station (nr church) was dumped - and not far from future Chinese embassy...
1st C #Roman tombstone set up by 'Demetrius to Heraclia his wife at expense of her own estate', missing her head.
In All Hallows by the Tower.
From foreshore where spolia from 19th C building of Tower Hill station (nr church) was dumped - and not far from future Chinese embassy...
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
#ReliefWednesday
1st C #Roman tombstone set up by 'Demetrius to Heraclia his wife at expense of her own estate', missing her head.
In All Hallows by the Tower.
From foreshore where spolia from 19th C building of Tower Hill station (nr church) was dumped - and not far from future Chinese embassy...
1st C #Roman tombstone set up by 'Demetrius to Heraclia his wife at expense of her own estate', missing her head.
In All Hallows by the Tower.
From foreshore where spolia from 19th C building of Tower Hill station (nr church) was dumped - and not far from future Chinese embassy...
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#Books
#Archaeology with @flintdibble.bsky.social
The Roman Woman Who Broke All The Rules with Dr Jane Draycott
What does the story of Fulvia tell us about ancient Rome? Dr @jldraycott.bsky.social about her new biography on Fulvia & women in the ancient Roman world
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hnN...
#Archaeology with @flintdibble.bsky.social
The Roman Woman Who Broke All The Rules with Dr Jane Draycott
What does the story of Fulvia tell us about ancient Rome? Dr @jldraycott.bsky.social about her new biography on Fulvia & women in the ancient Roman world
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hnN...
The Roman Woman Who Broke All The Rules with Dr Jane Draycott
YouTube video by Archaeology with Flint Dibble
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May 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
#Books
#Archaeology with @flintdibble.bsky.social
The Roman Woman Who Broke All The Rules with Dr Jane Draycott
What does the story of Fulvia tell us about ancient Rome? Dr @jldraycott.bsky.social about her new biography on Fulvia & women in the ancient Roman world
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hnN...
#Archaeology with @flintdibble.bsky.social
The Roman Woman Who Broke All The Rules with Dr Jane Draycott
What does the story of Fulvia tell us about ancient Rome? Dr @jldraycott.bsky.social about her new biography on Fulvia & women in the ancient Roman world
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hnN...
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Is Latin still relevant? An Aberdeen teacher’s four reasons for learning the classical language. buff.ly/owzviI6 #Latin #AncientLanguages #Classics
Is Latin still relevant? An Aberdeen teacher's four reasons for learning the classical language
Veronique Oldham teaches Latin at St Margaret's School in Aberdeen and believes everyone should have a basic knowledge of the subject.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Is Latin still relevant? An Aberdeen teacher’s four reasons for learning the classical language. buff.ly/owzviI6 #Latin #AncientLanguages #Classics
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A new episode of Instant Classics Bookclub has dropped. We're reading the Odyssey & have reached Book 4. Helen 'of Troy' is back in Sparta with Menelaus whom she abandoned so causing the Trojan War. Domestic bliss? Join the Bookclub with access to back episodes too: instantclassics.supportingcast.fm
Instant Classics | Instant Classics
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November 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A new episode of Instant Classics Bookclub has dropped. We're reading the Odyssey & have reached Book 4. Helen 'of Troy' is back in Sparta with Menelaus whom she abandoned so causing the Trojan War. Domestic bliss? Join the Bookclub with access to back episodes too: instantclassics.supportingcast.fm
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Cambridge’s #Archaeology journals are publishing an increasing amount of #openaccess (OA) #research. Read the latest articles here: ▶️ https://cup.org/3We1oBR
@antiquity.ac.uk @saa-aap.bsky.social @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social @prehistoricsociety.bsky.social
@antiquity.ac.uk @saa-aap.bsky.social @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social @prehistoricsociety.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Cambridge’s #Archaeology journals are publishing an increasing amount of #openaccess (OA) #research. Read the latest articles here: ▶️ https://cup.org/3We1oBR
@antiquity.ac.uk @saa-aap.bsky.social @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social @prehistoricsociety.bsky.social
@antiquity.ac.uk @saa-aap.bsky.social @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social @prehistoricsociety.bsky.social
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This was the ancient Roman forum on a sunny late afternoon/early evening in October.
#AncientRome #Archaeology #RomanEmpire
📸 my own, #Rome 2025.
#AncientRome #Archaeology #RomanEmpire
📸 my own, #Rome 2025.
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This was the ancient Roman forum on a sunny late afternoon/early evening in October.
#AncientRome #Archaeology #RomanEmpire
📸 my own, #Rome 2025.
#AncientRome #Archaeology #RomanEmpire
📸 my own, #Rome 2025.
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Vesuvius as the Romans knew it! Before!!!
October 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Vesuvius as the Romans knew it! Before!!!
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Great to visit an old friend guide lecturing for Andante Travels today! Herculaneum on a beautiful day!!!
November 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Great to visit an old friend guide lecturing for Andante Travels today! Herculaneum on a beautiful day!!!
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Fab to visit an old friend on our last day in Campania! The fabulous villa in Oplontis!
November 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Fab to visit an old friend on our last day in Campania! The fabulous villa in Oplontis!
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Hey #SBLAAR25, looking for funding for your project on the Ancient Mediterranean? We're accepting applications through February 1 for the Shohet Scholars Grant.
We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Shohet Scholars Grant for research on the Ancient Mediterranean! Awards range from $2,000-$30,000.
Deadline is Feburary 1, 2026.
More information: www.catacombsociety.org/shohet-schol...
Deadline is Feburary 1, 2026.
More information: www.catacombsociety.org/shohet-schol...
November 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Hey #SBLAAR25, looking for funding for your project on the Ancient Mediterranean? We're accepting applications through February 1 for the Shohet Scholars Grant.
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An intentionally destroyed #BronzeAge #sword found in a burial at Blaubeuren-Asch. Bronze Age weapons deposited in burials were often bent or hacked into pieces before placed into the grave, in this way they 'died' with the owner. Dating 9th century BC.
📷 Landesmuseum Württemberg
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📷 Landesmuseum Württemberg
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November 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
An intentionally destroyed #BronzeAge #sword found in a burial at Blaubeuren-Asch. Bronze Age weapons deposited in burials were often bent or hacked into pieces before placed into the grave, in this way they 'died' with the owner. Dating 9th century BC.
📷 Landesmuseum Württemberg
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📷 Landesmuseum Württemberg
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A Roman glass funerary urn that was found during excavations in the Botchergate area of Carlisle. Dating to the 1st century AD, the urn can be viewed in Carlisle Cathedral’s treasury. 📸 My own. #FindsFriday #RomanBritain #CarlisleCathedral
November 21, 2025 at 7:24 AM
A Roman glass funerary urn that was found during excavations in the Botchergate area of Carlisle. Dating to the 1st century AD, the urn can be viewed in Carlisle Cathedral’s treasury. 📸 My own. #FindsFriday #RomanBritain #CarlisleCathedral
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Catch our real life Roman ghost story on Instant Classics tinyurl.com/7t2kpzuh On Thursday we are dropping the follow up episode on the underworld in epic. Come and meet the ghosts of the Odyssey and the Aeneid.
Roman Ghostbusters
Podcast Episode · Instant Classics · 30/10/2025 · 38m
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November 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Catch our real life Roman ghost story on Instant Classics tinyurl.com/7t2kpzuh On Thursday we are dropping the follow up episode on the underworld in epic. Come and meet the ghosts of the Odyssey and the Aeneid.
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And for anyone who enjoyed basking in the warmth of the golden Vindolanda cavalry horse chamfron video yesterday, guess what? They’ve got a red one at @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social in Melrose!!🤩
#RomanFortThursday
#RomanFortThursday
November 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
And for anyone who enjoyed basking in the warmth of the golden Vindolanda cavalry horse chamfron video yesterday, guess what? They’ve got a red one at @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social in Melrose!!🤩
#RomanFortThursday
#RomanFortThursday