#samnites

[memories-of-ancients]

Historical Warfare --- The Samnite Linen Legion

from The Ancient History Guy

[t-jfh]

Samnite Bronze Helmet and Neckguard, C. 450 BC

This imposing helmet is a unique hybrid of the Samnite-Chalcidian type.

The Samnites were an Italic people living in Samnium (see Wikipedia article map, below) in south-central Italy who fought several wars with the Roman Republic. They formed a confederation, consisting of four tribes: the Hirpini, Caudini, Caraceni, and Pentri. They were allied with Rome against the Gauls in 354 BC, but later became enemies of the Romans and were soon involved in a series of three wars (343–341, 327–304, and 298–290 BC) against the Romans. Despite a spectacular victory over the Romans at the Battle of the Caudine Forks (321 BC), the Samnites were eventually subjugated.

What was known as a ‘Samnite Gladiator’ appeared in Rome shortly after the defeat of Samnium in the 4th century BC, apparently adopted from the victory celebrations of Rome’s allies in Campania. By arming low-status gladiators in the manner of a defeated foe, Romans mocked the Samnites and appropriated martial elements of their culture.

Samnite soldiers 330s BC depicted in a tomb frieze in Nola, Southern Italy.

Collection: Naples Archaeological Museum

Source/Photo: Shonagon 2022-04-28

Wikipedia ref: Samnites

Collection: Louvre Museum, Department of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities

Wikipedia ref: Samnites

[theknitpotato]

Discovered accidentally by Nicolino Lombardi while flying in his ultralight helicopter, the Temple-Theater of Monte San Nicola in the Upper Casertano region of Italy reveals a compelling story of historical intrigue dating back to the late Ancient Roman Republican period, possibly around the 2nd-1st century BC. This remarkable archaeological site, hidden for centuries beneath overgrown vegetation, has sparked scholarly debate about whether the complex was built by Roman architects or indigenous Italic tribes like the Samnites.

Situated at an elevation of 410 meters in the scenic Sannio area, the presence of nearby tombs suggests that it fell out of use by the 2nd century AD. If the dating is accurate, the construction of the temple-theater coincided with Rome's victories over rivals such as Carthage and conflicts with local enemies. Positioned strategically to overlook key northern routes, the complex likely represented Rome's growing power in the region.

Similar to the Samnite theater at Pietrabbondante, this structure symbolizes Rome's control over the Italian landscape, reflecting ancient rivalries and ambitions.

[portablefrailty]

The Equestrian

Portrait of an imagined ancient ancestor from the days of Roman Imperium. I began with a picture of myself at age 26 and a prompt that specified a figure with the darker skin, hair and eye color as well as the prominent nose and lips that characterize the men in my family.

As the branches of my family hail from Samnite country (Molise) as well as lands settled by Greeks and Carthaginians (Calabria and Sicily), I imagine this ancestor as someone of mixed Italian ethnicity with Roman citizenship--but not native a Roman. His ancestors--especially the Samnites--resisted Roman control for centuries but eventually fell under the hegemony of the growing Republic during the 3rd century BC and later gained citizenship after the Social War. As non-ethnic Romans of high plebeian or low patrician class, his people eventually gained status through military service as equestrians--a class whose status ranked above that of yeomen legionaries but below that of Roman knights.

Such distinctions would become unimportant during the chaos of the imperial era when military power became the sole criterion for assuming the purple. In 69 AD Vespasian would put an end to the power struggle following Nero's death, becoming the first emperor of equestrian class.

[deadrlngers]

AUGURI SEREEEEEE 💙

GRAZIEEEEEE BESTIEEEE 💖💖💖

[thatshowthingstarted]

Temple-Theater of Monte San Nicola, Casertano, Italy

Discovered accidentally by Nicolino Lombardi while flying in his ultralight helicopter, the Temple-Theater reveals a compelling story of historical intrigue dating back to the late Ancient Roman Republican period, possibly around the 2nd-1st century BC.

This remarkable archaeological site, hidden for centuries beneath overgrown vegetation, has sparked scholarly debate about whether the complex was built by Roman architects or indigenous Italic tribes like the Samnites.

Situated at an elevation of 410 meters in the scenic Sannio area, the presence of nearby tombs suggests that it fell out of use by the 2nd century AD. If the dating is accurate, the construction of the temple-theater coincided with Rome's victories over rivals such as Carthage and conflicts with local enemies.

Positioned strategically to overlook key northern routes, the complex likely represented Rome's growing power in the region.

Similar to the Samnite theater at Pietrabbondante, this structure symbolizes Rome's control over the Italian landscape, reflecting ancient rivalries and ambitions.

[eqt-95]

lmao i would not be surprised if sideguitars already asked for this but if she has, i need you to write a second one pls

tit for tit or however the saying goes

🖤 kissing while crying / goodbye kiss / desperation

ok. ok, so like. like, you technically asked for this. just saying.

- - - -

It hadn’t seemed desperate at the time. There hadn’t been tears. It hadn’t felt like a goodbye. For that, Lena blamed herself. There hadn’t been any legitimate threat to National City in over a year, and she’d become complacent; they all had: J’onn was off-planet, Alex was with Esme and Kelly in Midvale, Nia and Brainy were mid-flight to their honeymoon. All who was left? Kara. Supergirl.

And Supergirl was always going to save the day. 

“How can I help?” Lena had asked from their balcony overlooking the skyline. Three explosions blocks apart rocked the city, sending plumes of dark smoke into the air. Their Saturday afternoon picnic plans were about to take a rain check.

“Just get to the Tower and comms in from there,” Kara replied, her suit already on and attention wholly on the flames licking up the walls of glass. 

“Are you sure? I can come and-”

“There are too many sites; I need you to help me prioritize.”

“Ok,” Lena nodded.

Kara aimed her shoulders to take flight.

“Be careful, darling,” Lena called. She looked on toward the chaos.

Only then did Kara glance back and catch the look of worry that always clouded Lena’s features. She closed the gap and, with two gentle hands, cupped Lena’s cheeks and pressed a reassuring kiss to her lips. 

“I always am,” Kara winked, and then she was off, and then she was gone. 

------

It was raining.

Of course it was.

A cleansing. A nourishing. A load of bullshit.

The ground sank under her shoe; a poor choice in a downpour. Kara would have made a joke about that. Kara would have done a lot of things; should have done a lot of things.

Still, mud soaked and struggling with her footing, Lena trekked ahead toward the loitering of black umbrellas and somber expressions of people who knew Supergirl as Kara Danvers; people who didn’t know Kara Danvers at all.

A voice droned. It rang of a hollow religion that Kara Zor El didn’t practice, but appearances were needed. For what, Lena didn’t know. It didn’t matter anymore.

Eliza offered her a wet smile from her tear-stained face and Lena looked on. There had always been a small, selfish part of her that she'd always found comfort in knowing she'd be the first to go. 

"I’m sorry about your wife,” some faceless colleague offered. “How unfortunate that she was in the building, too."

Lena looked on. She looked on and clenched her jaw at the ignorance.

She ignored the pleading looks from Nia and Alex; the soft glances of understanding from Kelly; the hiccups from Esme. She ignored them until there was nothing left to ignore but the sound of rain battering against rayon overhead. She ignored that by dropping the umbrella to the ground where the wind pulled it adrift. Droplets pelted and winds chilled. 

Lena looked on.

The skyline was changed. A lot was changed. 

Now, instead of working at L-Corp, she commuted to a wreckage site.

Now, instead of a warm embrace, she knew only of the cold surfaces of a lonely penthouse.

Now instead of the handsome smile meant only for her, she stared down at a granite slab chiseled with lies.

“Why wouldn't you let me come with you?” she whispered into the wind.

And Lena wasn't sure if she meant the battle or wherever Kara was now.

[bookloversofbath]

Roman Body Armour :: Hilary & John Travis

[min0uze]

Attachment by @damnit-samnit fanart again ft small Smite heheee

[thoodleoo]

i highly encourage everyone to read some of the ancient biographies such as plutarch's lives, because they're full of delightful stories. like im currently reading the life of cato in which plutarch tells us that manius curius dentatus (so named because he was born with teeth) was offered a bribe of gold by samnite ambassadors in an attempt to get him to betray rome, but he refused them because why would he want gold when he has TURNIPS!!!!!

[jezzzebel]

Just a smãaaaaaalll reminder that Roman deities aren't copy paste Greek deities!!

If you look deeper into Roman history, you can see that most of these "Roman Equivalent of greek gods" are actually from other people of the Italian peninsula! Such as Sabines, Etruscans, Samnites, and more!

Sorry guys but i might have a hyper fixation on roman polytheism and... Lady Minerva's kindness is noooot helping it /pos love her!!!

[ancientrome]

Bronze gladiator's helmet

Roman, 1st century AD. Said to be from Pompeii, Campania, Italy.

This bronze helmet is said to have been found in the gladiators' barracks at Pompeii. It has a grille of linked circles to protect the face, and a broad brim to protect the back and sides of the head. At the front of the helmet is a medallion of Hercules, symbolizing strength and victory. Although gladiators were sometimes slaves or criminals, many were professionals who trained to be a specific type of gladiator, such as the retiarius armed with net and trident, or the samnite, a more heavily armed gladiator who wore this type of helmet.

Gladiatorial games were originally performed at funerary rituals in the Etruscan area of Italy and the Greek cities in the south. They were brought to Rome in the fourth century BC, and became a popular form of mass entertainment throughout the Empire. Local notables would sponsor the huge costs of the games to public acclaim and political benefits. Every major centre had an amphitheatre, the remains of which, as at Verona or Rome, are often among the most conspicuous reminders of the Roman past.

Source

[coughloop]

evidence has emerged that Motorola Razors may have originally been assembled by Samnite Developers as early as 380 BCE

[memories-of-ancients]

Historical Warfare --- Samnite Cavalry

[asongofstarkandtargaryen]

I had almost forgotten how small and young Dany is before I re read this passage:

Today she wore a robe of purple samnite and a silver sash, and on her head the three-headed dragon crown the Tourmaline Brotherhood had given her in Qarth. Her slippers were silver as well, with heels so high she was always half afraid she was about to topple over.

ASOS, DAENERYS VI

Imagine tiny Dany stepping on her robe with her high heels and losing her balance. Of course, not in her throne room bc politicians would have something malicious to say to her for a mistake that's is only natural to happen to anyone who wears high heels. I imagine this scenario happening in front of her servants, who respect her but also found funny the scene before them. Since she's their queen who always deserves respect, they stopped themselves from laughing. But Dany being the easy going and quick to laugh person she is, is gonna be the first one to laugh over this little, silly mistake. The servants love her even more after this incident.

[ancientstuff]

Oh for... What on earth possesses people to do stuff like this? No, don't answer, I already know. It's absolutely infuriating.