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 Beard examines the only cradle to survive from the ancient Roman world. | BBC Two

4.4K views · 55 reactions | Step into the captivating world of ancient Rome with Mary Beard’s Emperor of Rome, brought to life in a beautifully crafted Folio edition. Filled with artefacts, paintings, statues, and more, this volume vividly explores the reigns of rulers from Julius Caesar to Alexander Severus. Discover more via the link in our bio. | The Folio Society | 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