Roman emperors and their associates

Roman emperors and their associates

Antinous (approx. 110–130 A.D.) – a youth, for whom the emperor lost his mind

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Antoninus Pius (86–161) – a god-fearing, reasonable and just host

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Domitian (51–96) - a great constructor and a despot hated by the Senate

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Hadrian (76–138) – a traveler and an admirer of Greek culture

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Honorius (384–423) – the one, who allowed Rome to be plundered

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Caracalla (188–217) – a brutal madman or a victim of propaganda?

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Commodus (161–192) – an unfortunate son of a great father

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Maxentius (278–312) – an oppressor or a victim of a black legend?

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121–180)– a philosopher on the imperial throne

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Nerva (30–98) – a reasonable, gentle and wise emperor

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Romulus Augustulus (approx. 463–ok. 536) – the last emperor of the Western Empire and….nothing more

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Septimius Severus (145–211) – the one, who made the army into a leading force in the empire

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Theodosius the Great (347–395) – the one, who turned imperium Romanum into imperium Christianum

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Trajan (53–117) – the ideal Roman ruler – courageous, generous and on good terms with the Senate

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Titus (39–81) – the conqueror of Jerusalem and lover of Berenice

Roman emperors and their associates

Emperor Velentinian III (419–455) – the pathetic mutiny of a marginalized ruler

Roman emperors and their associates

Empress Domitia Longina (53?–128?) – respected and condemned, the fate of the wife of the last Flavian

Roman emperors and their associates

Helena – from an innkeeper to a saint, meaning how legends are made

Roman emperors and their associates

Empress Julia Domna (150/160? – 217) – an ambitious ruler and an unhappy mother

Roman emperors and their associates

Galla Placidia (390–450) – an exceptional woman, worth as much as several tons of grain

Roman emperors and their associates

Honoria (418–455?) – an emancipator or a tool of political calculations?

Roman emperors and their associates

Constantina – an imperial daughter and an enigmatic saint

The Vestal Virgin Tuccia – between virtue and downfall, meaning the story of an unwanted work

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The Vestal Virgin Tuccia – between virtue and downfall, meaning the story of an unwanted work

In February 1743 the famous and valued at European courts Venetian sculptor Antonio Corradini came to the Eternal City and opened up a workshop near the Palazzo Barberini, the center of artistic life of the then Rome (Vicolo della Catena). In his atelier, he not only worked on a new work but also hosted important guests, who came there only to see the virtuosity and bravado of his new artistic creation. And this time it was the figure of a veiled woman.

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Church of Sant’ Apollinare – a church „with a past”

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Church of Sant’ Apollinare – a church „with a past”

This little-known and not particularly distinguishable church had only become famous fairly recently. The crowds shouting and protesting in front of its façade had attracted attention to it, due to an issue that was rather shameful for the church, we may even say disgraceful. There was renewed discussion about the ever-present friendship between the Tiara and the criminal world, as well as the shady businesses and shady dealings of the people of the Church. Presently the church is a basilica minor a title which it acquired in 1984 thanks to Pope John Paul II. It was also during his pont...

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Fontane on Piazza Farnese – ancient baths in the service of the Farnese family

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Fontane on Piazza Farnese – ancient baths in the service of the Farnese family

In front of the monumental palace of the Farnese family, there is a square (Piazza Farnese) with two identical fountains on the sides. From each, the water flows in a gentle manner. Yet in the past, which is testified to by old drawings, these were veritable cascades – the steams from the fountains soared upwards and with great impact fell into the upper basins, while the incoming excess water, as a thick curtain descended into the basins below.

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