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Ancient Rome at the Met: Masterpieces of an Empire [14:35]
YouTube ^ | October 2, 2025 | Ancient Rome Live

Posted on 10/19/2025 9:48:00 PM PDT by SunkenCiv

Step inside the Met and explore the Roman world through its art. From vibrant wall paintings that once decorated villas, to commanding imperial statues that projected power, to intimate Fayum portraits that preserved memory in Egypt, these works reveal how Romans saw themselves -- in life, in rule, and in death. Join Darius Arya as we uncover the stories behind the Met's most fascinating Roman treasures. 
Ancient Rome at the Met: Masterpieces of an Empire | 14:35 
Ancient Rome Live | 82K subscribers | 5,364 views | October 2, 2025 
Ancient Rome at the Met: Masterpieces of an Empire | 14:35 | Ancient Rome Live | 82K subscribers | 5,364 views | October 2, 2025 
The Metropolitan Museum of Art | 1000 Fifth Avenue | New York, NY 10028

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TOPICS: History; Science; Travel
KEYWORDS: castelgandolfo; civitavecchia; dariusarya; domitian; godsgravesglyphs; portugal; romanempire; taurinebaths; villaofsaocucufate

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Tucked away in the Alentejo region of Portugal, the Villa of São Cucufate tells a story of Roman conquest, elite rural life, and later Christian transformation. Come with me as we explore one of the most atmospheric and under-visited Roman villas in the Western Empire.
Discover Portugal's Roman Villa at the Edge of Empire | 6:45
Darius Arya Digs | 34.4K subscribers | 8,920 views | September 19, 2025
Discover Portugal's Roman Villa at the Edge of Empire | 6:45 | Darius Arya Digs | 34.4K subscribers | 8,920 views | September 19, 2025

1 posted on 10/19/2025 9:48:00 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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2 posted on 10/19/2025 9:49:27 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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Join Darius inside a recently opened site. The pope's summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo, a half-hour drive from Rome, is built into and around the remains of one the most spectacular imperial villas. You probably have heard of Hadrian's Villa, but few have seen the remains of Domitian's palace. The engineering and architecture and setting are truly unique. 
Inside Domitian's Secret Villa (Now the Pope's Summer Palace) | 8:19 
Darius Arya Digs | 34.4K subscribers | 27,508 views | August 29, 2025
Inside Domitian's Secret Villa (Now the Pope's Summer Palace) | 8:19 | Darius Arya Digs | 34.4K subscribers | 27,508 views | August 29, 2025

3 posted on 10/19/2025 9:52:35 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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Explre the Taurine Baths at Civitavecchia with Darius. It's a sprawling Roman spa complex first built in the Republican era and later expanded under the emperors. From hot rooms to cold plunges, this site reveals how Romans relaxed, socialized, and turned bathing into an essential part of daily life. 
Exploring Rome's Ancient Spa: The Taurine Baths | 12:58 
Darius Arya Digs | 34.4K subscribers | 8,517 views | August 22, 2025
Exploring Rome's Ancient Spa: The Taurine Baths | 12:58 | Darius Arya Digs | 34.4K subscribers | 8,517 views | August 22, 2025

4 posted on 10/19/2025 9:52:51 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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To: SunkenCiv

It is surmised that the Romans used a template for their facial portraits. The same art style is seen on the famous Egyptian mummie casings.

The evidence for templates is with the heavily accentuated eyes, but look at multiple of these portraits, if you separate the face into bands, such as the forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose etc., it does emerge that the individuals share features.

The portraits are stunningly beautiful nevertheless.


5 posted on 10/20/2025 4:03:46 AM PDT by KobraKai
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