Roman Syrian Carved Carnelian Gemstone, C. 1st-3rd Centuries CE. From The Collection Of The Yale University

Roman Syrian carved carnelian gemstone, c. 1st-3rd centuries CE. From the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery.

Roman Campagna by Thomas Cole

Views from the Roman city of Dougga, Tunisia

Lawrence Alma-Tadema, A Coign of Vantage, 1895, oil on canvas, 64.1 x 45.1 cm, Private Collection. Source

England’s attempt at a summer this year has been exceptionally poor. This is what a summer should look like, flower head-dresses and all.

Uthina amphitheater, Tunisia

The Uthina amphitheater, which dates from the reign of Hadrian, is located in the north of the former city. It is half dug into the hill and the seats were adorsed to the slope; only the upper part of the building with the arcs is above ground.

Ancient Greek gold ring with an engraved bee. The bee represents Ephesus and the Sanctuary of Artemis in Ephesus, as bees were common symbols for the goddess. Dated to the 3rd century BCE, found in the Getty Museum.