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Dr. Christina Hotalen
@drchristinah.bsky.social
Roman historian who works as a Program Manager at a university. Metal head & maker of chain maille. Credentials and links to my other pages: linktr.ee/infestissima
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Bring the same energy you brought for Notre Dame, which was incomparably younger, or the Buddhas Of Bamiyan, which were younger as well.

Lama Al-Arian @lalarian Israeli strike 500 meter from the ancient ruins of Baalbek— which dates back 11,000 years. Pic is of a plume of debris and possibly human beings rising right next to classical columns of the 2k year-old Temple of Jupiter.
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Am I doing it right?

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I had so much talking about Spartacus Vengeance with the cool folks at @movieswedig.bsky.social 😎 Check it out!

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#Vengeance might be the true sleeper season of the Starz #Spartacus series. It's got a little bit of everything! Be sure to check out our most recent episode with @drchristinah.bsky.social at movieswedig.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #AncientBlueSky #AcademicSky #Podcast #MWDSeason4

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#Vengeance#Spartacus@drchristinah.bsky.socialmovieswedig.com#AncientBlueSky#AcademicSky#Podcast#MWDSeason4

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Portrait of a Young Woman, circa 90-120 CE On display at the MET, New York City

Portrait of a Young Woman in Red Ca. A.D. 90-120 Encaustic on limewood with gilded wreath and traces of gold on the background and jewelry
The background of this portrait was originally gilded, emphasizing the divine status of the deceased young woman. She looks at the viewer with large serious eyes, accentuated by long lashes. A mass of loose curls covers her head, and some strands fall along the back of her neck on the left side. Framed by the black hair, deeply shadowed neck, and dark red tunic, her brightly lit face stands out in appealing youthfulness, an impression that is heightened by the gold wreath and sparkling jewelry.
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Sorry for the lack of #CAMWS2024@voguearchaeology.bsky.social@drchristinah.bsky.social@metalclassicist.bsky.social#AncientBluesky#Academicsky

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A couple of weeks ago @drchristinah.bsky.socialyoutu.be/CBpCFJHUDHk?... ancientbluesky

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Alexandra Sills & Christina Hotalen,

Heavy Metal & Global Premodernity II online conference, hosted by Miami University, 15-17 March 2024Full conference program: https://sites.miamioh.edu/heavy-...

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Mosaic Floor with Views of Alexandria and Memphis Early Byzantine ca. 540 CE The Egyptian cities of Alexandria (left) & Memphis (right) are depicted. The church of Saints Peter & Paul, where this mosaic once lay, and its founder, Bishop Anastasius, are mentioned in the center Greek inscription.

Mosaic Floor with Views of Alexandria and Memphis Early Byzantine. The Egyptian cities of Alexandria (left) and Memphis (right) are depicted here surrounded by tall date palms and lush, aquatic plants, the flora of the Nile. The high, turreted walls and the architecture within are depicted in the typical Byzantine style: a combination of bird's-eye and perspective views. The church of Saints Peter and Paul, where this mosaic once lay, and its founder, Bishop Anastasius, are mentioned in the Greek inscription at center.
Close up of mosaic
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Lion Relief from the Processional Way Babylonian, Near Eastern, ca. 605-562 BCE Yale University Art Gallery

This brightly colored relief-along with 120 similar lions and other animals, real and fantastic- once lined the Processional Way running from the Ishtar Gate, Babylon's main entrance, through the heart of the city. Lions were a common subject in the art of the ancient Near East and were associated in particular with royalty. In this case, the lions were probably envisioned as protectors of the royal house and of the city.
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Dr. Christina Hotalen
@drchristinah.bsky.social
Roman historian who works as a Program Manager at a university. Metal head & maker of chain maille. Credentials and links to my other pages: linktr.ee/infestissima
357 followers294 following92 posts
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