Exhibitions
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Another one that seems to be beginning to make the rounds: An array of colourful and deadly-looking helmets, swords, daggers and shields has gone on display at the Colosseum, bringing to life the gladiatorial games of ancient times. The exhibition features around 30 gladiatorial artefacts unearthed at the archaeological site of Pompeii but the focus…
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Brief AP item making the rounds … here’s the incipit from the Daily Herald: A collection of ancient Greek silverware dating to the third century B.C. is going on display in Rome after being returned by the Metropolitan Museum in New York, officials said Friday. The 16 pieces of silverware with gold detail were returned…
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Review of a show at the Capitoline Museum: In Rome, Revisiting the Spoils of War – In Transit Blog | NYTimes.com.
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Not sure if we’ve mentioned this one yet: Antiquities Lent By Republic Of Italy On View At Metropolitan Museum | Antiques and the Arts Online.
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Interesting review of an exhibition entitled Ancient Rome & America: Rome’s stamp on America | Philadelphia Inquirer.
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