A fine representation of Constantinople (aerial view). I do not know the creator, although I’m thinking of a French artist who is an expert on this topic. Felicitations to the creator for his work. This aerial view gives us some generic picture on the urban planning of the ‘Queen of cities’ as the city was […]
Aerial view of Constantinople: Urban planning — Delving into History ® _ periklis deligiannis
Photo: Imagen Photography The spectacular Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrates its 1900th anniversary in 2022, and ‘Hadrian’s Wall 1900’ is a year-long festival dedicated to this huge milestone. Source: Hadrian’s Wall gears up for 1900th anniversary
Hadrian’s Wall gears up for 1900th anniversary; Alex Candlin; The Mail — All About World Heritage Sites
Photo: Roger Clegg Celebrations are to run from 24 January 2022 – the birthday of Emperor Hadrian – to 23 December. Source: Hadrian’s Wall 1,900th anniversary events unveiled
Hadrian’s Wall 1,900th anniversary events unveiled; BBC — All About World Heritage Sites
Plakat zur Archäologischen Landesausstellung NRW 2021/22 „Roms fließende Grenzen“. Gestaltung: Mikko Kriek. Seit dem 25. November ist unsere große Sonderausstellung „Roms fließende Grenzen. Leben am Limes.“ eröffnet. Sie ist Teil der Archäologischen Landesausstellung NRW 2021/22, die an fünf verschiedenen Orten das Thema des Limes und des Rheins als Grenze zwischen dem Römischen Reich und den […]
Roms fließende Grenzen – Leben am Limes — Museums-Blog
Maritime Ingenieurskunst der Römer Dass die alten Römer geniale Ingenieure waren, ist bekannt. Allein die Wasserleitungen oder das Kolosseum sprechen für sich. Der Wasserbau stellt allerdings zusätzliche Anforderungen an die Phantasie von Architekten und Ingenieuren, sind die jeweiligen Baustellen zwischen Wasser und Land doch recht dynamischen Rahmenbedingungen ausgesetzt. Und ohne die Erfindung des legendären römischen […]
Häfen für die Ewigkeit — GeschiMag
Roman Britain had its fair share of imperial visits during its 350+ year existence. Without taking into account the numerous usurpers that the island spawned (or helped to) – Clodius Albinus, Carausius, Allectus, Constantine I, Valentinus, Magnus Maximus and Flavius Victor, Marcus, Gratianus, Constantine III and Constans II, several legitimate emperors did pay a visit […]
The Last Roman Emperor to Campaign in Britain — The Classical Association in Northern Ireland
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The Roman Colosseum Has a Twin in Tunisia: Discover the Amphitheater of El Jem, One of the Best-Preserved Roman Ruins in the World; Open Culture — All About World Heritage Sites
Photo: 4CornersImages You can reach Aachen, known as the Spa of Kings, in less than four hours by rail, says Patrick Steele. So it’s all aboard for a destination famous for a Holy Roman Emperor’s treasure, fine dining and, er, a biscuit. Source: Six things you must do in Aachen, the closest German city to […]
Six things you must do in Aachen, the closest German city to Britain; Patrick Steele; Daily Mail — All About World Heritage Sites
Die Goldene Landschaft 