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Founded in 1910 for the study of Roman history, archaeology, literature and art down to about A.D. 700.

Based at Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU.

www.romansociety.org
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Mosaic of satyr and maenad. From Cologne, Germany. #MosaicMonday #ClassicsBluesky🏺

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November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Battle of the Galli depicted in mosaic from the House of the Labyrinth at Pompeii #MosaicMonday

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October 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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UTERE FELIX DOMINA IULIANE (‘Use [this and be] happy, Lady Juliane’) - inscription on bracelet from the Hoxne hoard. #EpigraphyTuesday

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For more about this hoard and its finding see archaeology.co.uk/articles/new...

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October 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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For #FindsFriday, the Great Platter from the Mildenhall Treasure. www.romansociety.org/Imago/Image-...

There is more information about this find at:
mildenhallmuseum.co.uk/collections/...

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October 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Two phases of timber buildings shown during excavations at Inchtuthil legionary fortress, north of the River Tay in Perthshire, Scotland. #RomanFortThursday

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October 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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'A Taste of Latin,' online talk hosted by the Hellenic and Roman societies will be given by Caroline K. Mackenzie. It will showcase the artistry of Latin, and its links with English.

Dates: Tues 4 Nov, 7-8pm or Sat 15 Nov, 11am-12 noon (UK time)

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October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Bakery at Pompeii

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October 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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A lyrical selection for #MosaicMonday from our IMAGO collection (and #SorryNotSorry about any punning). Orpheus and the animals mosaic from Antioch, Turkey.

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October 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Bull's head with swag of pinecones and pears. Wall painting from Villa of Fannius, Boscoreale, Italy.

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September 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Starts 17th September! Our new online course 'Roman Coinage in Britain' with Dr Peter Guest.

A 5-week course, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available.

More info and booking at: www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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September 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Starts 17th September! Our new online course 'Roman Coinage in Britain' with Dr Peter Guest.

A 5-week course, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available.

More info and booking at: www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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September 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Reminder - starts Wednesday 17th September! Our new online course 'Roman Coinage in Britain', with Dr Peter Guest. More info and sign-up here: www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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September 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Starts 17th September! Our new online course 'Roman Coinage in Britain' with Dr Peter Guest.

A 5-week course, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available.

More info and booking at: www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...
September 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Starts 17th September! Our new online course 'Roman Coinage in Britain' with Dr Peter Guest.

A 5-week course, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available.

More info and booking at: www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...
September 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Roman mummy portrait from the Fayum, Egypt.

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September 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Starts 17th September! Our new online course 'Roman Coinage in Britain' with Dr Peter Guest.

A 5-week course, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available.

More info and booking at: www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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September 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Two views of the marble fountain in the Nymphaeum degli Eroti, at Ostia.

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July 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Starts 9th July!! New online course: Ancient Rome in 50 Monuments, by Dr Paul Roberts.

Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) and recordings will be available.

Information and booking at:
www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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July 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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For #FindsFriday here are some finds in context. Excavations of PERIOD IID, RM.55: GLASS & POTTERY at Verulamium (St. Albans).

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July 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Starts 9th July!! New online course: Ancient Rome in 50 Monuments, by Dr Paul Roberts.

Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) and recordings will be available.

Information and booking at:
www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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July 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Starts 9th July!! New online course: Ancient Rome in 50 Monuments, by Dr Paul Roberts.

Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) and recordings will be available.

Information and booking at:
www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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July 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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📣📣📣Call for contributions! 'Reconnecting Roman Britain' event, 7th to 8th November 2025.

Tell us what you’ve been working on! Volunteering, commercial work or research. Reconnecting Roman Britain is all about cross-sector and community connections.

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July 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Sol Invictus (the Unconquered Sun) dedication at Corbridge feels apt today. Hope everyone in the heatwave is managing to keep cool enough.

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June 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Starts 9th July!! New online course: Ancient Rome in 50 Monuments, by Dr Paul Roberts.

Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available

Information and booking at:
www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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June 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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New online course!! Ancient Rome in 50 Monuments, by Dr Paul Roberts.

Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available

Information and booking at: www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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June 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM