Overpromise, Lie, and Other Questionable Political Advice from 64 B.C.
Unvarnished advice for political candidates from ancient Rome, courtesy of Cicero’s political-genius brother.
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New Exhibition Offers Look Inside Pompeii’s Interiors
Prints and photographs look inside the houses and villas of Pompeii.
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Apocalypse Then: Bulwer-Lytton’s “The Last Days of Pompeii”
The volcanic melodrama paints a picture of a decadent and sinful Pompeii, ready to end.
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Installing “Lion Attacking a Horse” at the Getty Villa
Watch a behind-the-scenes video of the installation of the 3.5-ton Greek sculpture.
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Reclining and Dining (and Drinking) in Ancient Rome
A look at the ancient Romans' practice of reclining when dining.
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Lindsey Davis on Writing the Ancient World
Crime, romance, scandal in ancient Rome—Davis discusses her popular historical novels.
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The Seven Plagues of the Ancient Roman City Dweller
Think city living is a struggle today? The ancient Romans had it just as tough, giving their poets plenty to complain about Roman poetry... Read More
Sleeping with Aphrodite
One of the most enjoyable aspects of curating an exhibition is serendipity. Not to say these projects aren’t carefully planned (far from it), but... Read More
The Scent of Love: Ancient Perfumes
Make your own sexy scents inspired by the recipes of the ancients.
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Come Eye to Wild Eye with the Bronze Sculptures in the Getty Villa Gardens
The statues at the Getty Villa mirror the display at the Villa dei Papyri.
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How to Wear a Toga the Ancient Roman Way
See a video on toga history and how to wear one.
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Ancient Art in Context: Celebrate National Archaeology Day at the Getty Villa with Us
This Saturday, October 22, the Getty Museum is teaming up with the Archaeological Institute of America to celebrate National Archaeology Day. The Villa, with... Read More