Everyone Was Drinking! Inside an Ancient 3-Day Festival of Wine
The ancient Greek holiday of Anthesteria honors springtime and death.
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All Posts by Nicole Budrovich
I’m a curatorial assistant in the Department of Antiquities at the Getty Villa. I have contributed to the Getty’s Roman Mosaics catalogue and continue to update records for the online collection pages. My research interests include domestic décor, reception of Roman art in the provinces, and antiquities provenance.
From Ancient Scotland to Online Auctions: A Tale of Roman Nails
When a colleague asked, “What is the weirdest thing you’ve worked on in storage?” I instantly replied, “A group of Roman iron nails!”
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Framed and Fabulous: An Ancient Tondo Returns to View
An unusual marble bust sparks new research.
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100 Years Later: The Hope Collection from London to Los Angeles
Inside the storied history of a great antiquities collection.
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How a Pair of Roman Mosaics Journeyed from Southern France to SoCal
The history of two ancient mosaics—now reunited in L.A.—encompasses farmhands, French noblemen, American tycoons, and a Hollywood talent agent.
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