Hot off the press: Chuffed to see my article about ancient #Roman drinking culture in the latest issue of Ancient History magazine!
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Dr Paula Lock
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Part of a mosaic floor showing a hunting scene presided over by an ‘exceptional charioteer’ (ΕΥΗΝΙΩΝ). The chariot is drawn by two rather handsome and eager-looking panthers.
From a villa at Desyllas, 5th century AD, Archaeological Museum of Messinia.
The great #Roman bake off: Make your very own showstopper with this recipe for the iconic #Pompeii loaf (panis quadratus). Enjoy a slice of history this weekend — tastes & smells as good today as it must have 2000 years ago! #BreadWeek #GBBO #AnExtraSlice
Recreating ancient Roman bread (Panis Quadratus)
Paws for thought: 2000 years on, life imitates art! 21st century #dog in #Pompeii strikes the pose of its ancestors — as seen in the mosaic from the House of Orpheus.
Pompeii in bloom: The site is looking particularly stunning at the moment — awash with the vibrant colours of #Spring. #Pompeii #Roman
Hot cross fun: Find out how to recreate the iconic #Pompeii loaf (panis quadratus) — it smells as good today as it must have 2000 years ago! #Easter Bake #SensoryTimeTravel #Roman
Recreating ancient Roman bread (Panis Quadratus)
Blowing in the wind: A rare example of an anemoscope — a device used to indicate the direction of the wind. It features the names of the winds and their quirky personifications — lips pursed, in the act of blowing.
On show at the new #ParcoArcheologicodelCelio, #Rome.
On show at the new #ParcoArcheologicodelCelio, #Rome.
If you’re seeing the New Year in with a wee dram or two, the #Romans have some sobering tips on how to avoid a hangover! #HappyNewYear #Hogmanay
This ancient #Roman sweet wine (#Passum) is the perfect partner for your #ChristmasPudding. Made with plump raisins soaked in #wine, it’s matured for 3 days to develop a rich and velvety texture that goes down a treat! #SensoryTimeTravel #Pompeii
How to make ancient Roman sweet wine (Passum)
Spice up the holiday season with this 2,000-year-old #Roman recipe for the ‘original’ #MulledWine (Conditum Paradoxum). It’s easy to make and even easier to drink! #Saturnalia #SensoryTimeTravel #Christmas #Wine
