Our December Trimontium Talk examines the incredible Power of Images.

Deliberately chosen imperial imagery influenced the public and private perception of political and military power in Rome. But the fine line between information and propaganda is not always clearly drawn. When looking closer, the reality behind this symbolism and an image of the Roman army beyond glory and victory will emerge. Illustrations used in museum exhibitions and re-enactment events bring the fascination for the Roman military closer to an interested public. We will showcase that the Roman army was a highly efficient war machine, apart from its gleaming equipment and troop parades. We also discuss less popular topics such as violence, defeated opponents or ransacked cities.                                                                                                                                                       

Martina Meyr is head of the municipal museums in Rottweil, and Dr. Christof Flügel is head of the department for museum counseling, consultant for archaeological museums and regional consultant for Upper Bavaria at the State Office for Non-State Museums in Bavaria. Both have been working on the adoption of imperial imagery in the north-western provinces of the Roman Empire, particularly on frontiers and in the borderlands.

Taking place in person and online via Zoom.

Be sure to book your spot in advance and we hope to see you there! And if you have a ticket to our Symposium, War & Peace on Rome’s Northern Frontier, this talk is included for you. If you don’t have a Symposium ticket just yet and would like more details you can find them all HERE.

Trimontium Members, all talks are included as part of your membership but if you would like to attend the talk IN PERSON you will still need to book a ticket via the link below. Those who wish to join the online talk do not need to book a ticket and will automatically be sent joining details as part of their membership 48 hours prior to the talk.

Non members attending online will receive joining details via email within 48 hours prior to the talk.

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