Matthew Selheimer, PhD
@mselheimer.bsky.social
Roman Archaeologist | Tech Industry Chief Marketing Officer and Advisor | Texan and Pennsylvanian. I study Roman cities and marketing best practices. I’m happiest in the field, researching, or sharing knowledge. Fan of landscape and historical photography.
Another Texas sunset…
November 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Another Texas sunset…
Love everything that’s going on here at this intersection in Pompeii. Marble public fountain, religious shrine, water tower (for regulating pressure from the aqueduct), public gathering space, and stepping stones! Intersections are where much of the action is in Roman cities. #archaeology
November 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Love everything that’s going on here at this intersection in Pompeii. Marble public fountain, religious shrine, water tower (for regulating pressure from the aqueduct), public gathering space, and stepping stones! Intersections are where much of the action is in Roman cities. #archaeology
Pleased to share that my chapter on reinvestigating Roman tabernae has published in the Festschrift to honor my PhD supervisor, Professor Emerita Penelope Allison. More info on the volume here: www.barpublishing.com/book/investi... #archaeology
November 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Pleased to share that my chapter on reinvestigating Roman tabernae has published in the Festschrift to honor my PhD supervisor, Professor Emerita Penelope Allison. More info on the volume here: www.barpublishing.com/book/investi... #archaeology
And here is one of my favorite spots in Pompeii, standing in the Forum looking toward the Basilica.
November 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
And here is one of my favorite spots in Pompeii, standing in the Forum looking toward the Basilica.
Snapped this photo of Vesuvius during an early morning flight (back in September).
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Snapped this photo of Vesuvius during an early morning flight (back in September).
For what it’s worth, Microsoft Copilot seems to agree with your assessment
November 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
For what it’s worth, Microsoft Copilot seems to agree with your assessment
Galveston bay today about an hour or so before sunset.
November 3, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Galveston bay today about an hour or so before sunset.
The Baths of the Seven Sages are a public bathing complex in Ostia Antica, ancient Rome’s port city. Named for frescoes depicting Greek philosophers, it features a rotunda with a well-preserved mosaic floor in its frigidarium (cold room) dating to the Hadrianic period (117-138 CE). #mosaicmonday
September 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Baths of the Seven Sages are a public bathing complex in Ostia Antica, ancient Rome’s port city. Named for frescoes depicting Greek philosophers, it features a rotunda with a well-preserved mosaic floor in its frigidarium (cold room) dating to the Hadrianic period (117-138 CE). #mosaicmonday
The House of the Vettii in Pompeii post recent restoration work. (Photos mine)
September 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The House of the Vettii in Pompeii post recent restoration work. (Photos mine)
Restoration work in the Forum of Trajan coming along.
September 7, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Restoration work in the Forum of Trajan coming along.
In this mad world, it’s more important than ever to stop and smell the flowers when you have the chance to.
September 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In this mad world, it’s more important than ever to stop and smell the flowers when you have the chance to.
Hello from Livia’s garden
September 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Hello from Livia’s garden
My Rome away from home.
September 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
My Rome away from home.
I figured some of my followers might enjoy a timeline cleanse. I have been watching a family member’s dachshund while they are on vacation. Here he is happily running and playing ball.
August 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I figured some of my followers might enjoy a timeline cleanse. I have been watching a family member’s dachshund while they are on vacation. Here he is happily running and playing ball.
The Fisher (Furness) Fine Arts Library at Penn. Spent many hours reading and studying there. The architecture truly inspires one to learn.
August 2, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The Fisher (Furness) Fine Arts Library at Penn. Spent many hours reading and studying there. The architecture truly inspires one to learn.
Roman mosaic of the grape harvest, Casa del Anfiteatro, Merida, Spain.
#mosaicmonday
#mosaicmonday
July 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Roman mosaic of the grape harvest, Casa del Anfiteatro, Merida, Spain.
#mosaicmonday
#mosaicmonday
Visited a local produce farm yesterday. Brought home onions, carrots, a watermelon, corn, peaches, sweet potatoes, and more. Made a great vegetable soup for dinner last night!
June 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Visited a local produce farm yesterday. Brought home onions, carrots, a watermelon, corn, peaches, sweet potatoes, and more. Made a great vegetable soup for dinner last night!
Enjoyed watching the Astros win against my old hometown Phillies last week. Lots of changes this year, but the team is doing well at mid-season atop the division.
June 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Enjoyed watching the Astros win against my old hometown Phillies last week. Lots of changes this year, but the team is doing well at mid-season atop the division.
Going to see #Metallica for the third time tomorrow. First was in ‘93 with Faith No More and GnR at The Meadowlands. Second was in SF in 2017 (I think). Excited to see them again and go with my daughter this time! Visited the pop up merch store in town. Fun experience.
June 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Going to see #Metallica for the third time tomorrow. First was in ‘93 with Faith No More and GnR at The Meadowlands. Second was in SF in 2017 (I think). Excited to see them again and go with my daughter this time! Visited the pop up merch store in town. Fun experience.
The cliffs of the Algarve, Portugal.
June 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The cliffs of the Algarve, Portugal.
A few glimpses of Faro, Portugal.
June 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A few glimpses of Faro, Portugal.
Convento São Paulo, Redondo, Portugal. Amazing tile work from the 17th and 18th centuries.
June 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Convento São Paulo, Redondo, Portugal. Amazing tile work from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Splendid village and castle of Monsaraz, Portugal near the Spanish border.
June 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Splendid village and castle of Monsaraz, Portugal near the Spanish border.