We could listen to Mary Beard talk about art 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨. When it comes to works of art, how can we tell what’s fake and what’s real? What’s the difference between a forgery and a replica? Which was Giovanni da Cavino trying to make when he created his medals? Mary Beard explores the motives behind Cavino’s creations.🕵️‍♀️ 🔎 Take a closer look at this work of art ➡️ bit.ly/3bwMJgN 🖼 Giovanni da Cavino, “Antonia, 36 B.C.-A.D. c. 38, Daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia,” mid 16th cen

Leading scholar and classicist Dame Mary Beard has been outlining the themes being explored in her Edinburgh lecture series. Professor Beard is using this year’s Gifford Lectures to highlight that we are not so different from those living in the ancient world. #GiffordsEd | The University of Edinburgh

Mary explains how the system of one-man rule was established, the skills it required, and why the Roman people put up with it. | History Hit

151K views · 590 reactions | Mary Beard examines the only cradle to survive from the ancient Roman world. | BBC | Facebook

From Mary Beard, the bestselling author of SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, Twelve Caesars is the fascinating story of how images of Roman autocrats have influenced art, culture, and the representation of power for more than 2,000 years. Available now in paperback. | Princeton University Press