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Rome / Circus MaximusRestoration by Canina of the Circus Maximus in its heyday : a chariot race is in progress and the slopes are thronged with spectators. The Imperial Palace is on the left
Pictorial reconstruction of Rome, ItalyA general view of Rome as it would have appeared at the time of Emperor Aurelian, with the Circus of Alexander Severus in the foreground
Black slug, great slug, Arion ater, Limax maximus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792
Portrait of Roman Emperor MarcianRoman Emperor Marcian, 392-457. Flavius Marcianus Augustus, Eastern Roman Emperor, Byzantine Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy
Portrait of Roman Emperor Gaius Iulius Verus MaximusRoman Emperor Gaius Iulius Verus Maximus, 220-238. Gaius Iulius Verus Maximinus or Maximinus the Younger. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy
Brazilian three-banded armadillo and seven-banded armadilloBrazilian three-banded armadillo, Tolypeutes tricinctus, vulnerable, and seven-banded armadillo, Dasypus septemcinctus. Three-Banded Armadillo, Seven-Banded Armadillo
Yellow alder, Turnera ulmifoliaRamgoat dashalong or yellow alder, Turnera ulmifolia, Turnera a foglie d Olmo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali
Europe as depicted by the ancients. Europe kidnapped by a bull from a mural in the tomb of the Nasoni family, Rome 1, as a nymph on a bull from a cameo 2
Portrait of Roman Emperor MaximusRoman Emperor Maximus, Petronius Maximus, 396-455. Flavius Anicius Petronius Maximus Augustus, Western Roman Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy
Portrait of Roman Emperor QuintillusRoman Emperor Quintillus, died 270. Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus Augustus.Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697
Portrait of Roman Emperor BalbinusRoman Emperor Balbinus, 178-238. Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus Pius Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697
Portrait of Roman Emperor Maximinus ThraxRoman Emperor Maximinus Thrax, Maximinus I, 173-238. Gaius Iulius Verus Maximinus Augustus.Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma
Turbot, peacock flounder, and kiteTurbot, Scophthalmus maximus 7, peacock flounder, Bothus lunatus 8, and kite, Scophthalmus rhombus, upper side 9, under side 10
Eurasian eagle-owl, Bubo bubo (Great-eared owl, Bubo maximus). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches
African blue lily, Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis (Large-flowered African blue lily, Agapanthus umbellatus var. maximus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J
Asian elephant, Elephas maximus. Endangered. Elephas maximus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Nussbiegel after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel
European eel, critically endangered, and turbotEuropean eel, Anguilla anguilla (Anguilla europea), critically endangered, and turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Passer maximus)
Indian elephant, Elephas maximus indicus. Endangered. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle
Malabar giant squirrel, Ratufa indicaIndian or Malabar giant squirrel, Ratufa indica, and European hamster, Cricetus cricetus. Handcolored engraving by Manceau after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys
Ariel toucan, Ramphastos vitellinus ariel. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle
Turbot, European plaice and topknotTurbot, Scophthalmus maximus, European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa, and topknot, Zeugopterus punctatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Albert Massard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel
Eggs of elephant bird, ostrich, cassowary, condor, etcLarge bird eggs: elephant bird, Aepyornis maximus (extinct) 1, 2, ostrich, Struthio camelus 3, southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius 4, Andean condor, Vultur gryphus 5, bearded vulture
Fossil sea urchins, Megalosaurus tooth and Gyrodus teethFossils of extinct sea urchins: Cidarites maximus 1, Cidarites coronatus 2, Cidarites subangularis 3, Cidarites nobilis 4, Spatangus retusus 6, Nucleolites scutatus 7, tooth of a Megalosaurus 8
Lowland paca, chinchilla (critically endangered)Lowland paca, Cuniculus paca 1, chinchilla, Chinchilla lanigera. critically endangered 2, and plains viscacha, Lagostomus maximus 3
Painted coral snake, Indian elephant and box turtlePainted coral snake, Micrurus corallinus 1, Indian elephant, Elephas maximus indicus 2, and common box turtle, Terrapene carolina 3. Elaps, elephant, emyde
Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Pleuronectes maximus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J
Giant armadillo, Priodontes maximus (Dasypus giganteus). Vulnerable. Illustration by James Basire, engraved by T. Bradley
Indian elephant and sukotyroEndangered Indian elephant, Elephas maximus indicus, female suckling her young, 1, and mythical beast sukotyro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder
Chariot RaceA chariot race under way at the Circus Maximus, Rome. An enthusiastic audience watch enthralled
Roman Chariot Races at the British Empire ExhibitionThe Great Circus at Wembley - The Thrilling Roman Chariot Races at Wembley Stadium. A new thrill for visitors to the British Empire Exhibition
Circus Maximus in Rome by MataniaProposed reconstruction of the Circus Maximus in Rome - the Circus at its zenith. A fight with wild beasts in the long arena of the Circus Maximus - a mounted archer meets an oncoming lion
Scophthalmus maximus, or Turbot, also known as Bannock Fleuk and Tarbut. Date: 1864
Cetorhinus maximus, or Basking Shark. Date: 1862
Indian elephant, Elephas maximus indicus, and African bush elephant, Loxodonta africana.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals
Lex Oppia / Roman WomenRoman ladies (in 15th century costume) protest against the Lex Oppia, cutting down on luxury and finery - from Valerius Maximus, Facta et dicta memorabilia, 1475
Minucius after winning the Battle of GeroniumPUNIC WARS : after gaining victory at the Battle of Geronium (or Gerunium) against the Carthaginians during the Second Punic War
Algeria - Timgad - View toward Trajans ArchGeneral view of the Ruins of Timgad, Algeria (close to the Theatre) - a Roman colonial town in the Aures Mountains of Algeria, founded by the Emperor Trajan around AD 100. Date: circa 1908
Algeria - Timgad - Street Date: circa 1908
London, England - Indian Elephant - Elephant and Rider. Part of Box 23 Boswell Collection. A Day trip to London.The Indian elephant (Elephant maximus indicus)
Maximus the Confessor (580-662). Christian monk. Portrait. EMaximus the Confessor (580-662). Christian monk, theologian, and scholar. Engraving by Capuz, 1853. Colored
The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus or Temple of Jupiter CRoman Art. The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus or Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus. It was located on the Capitoline Hill. Foundations. 6th century B.C. Capitoline Museums. Rome. Italy
Augustus ( 63 BC A?i? 14 AD). First Emperor. Statue Via LabAugustus ( 63 BC A?i? 14 AD). Was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC-14 AD. Statue Via Labicana Augustus. Augustus as Pontifex Maximus. 12 BC
Augustus (63 BC-14 AD). First Emperor. Statue as Pontifex MaAugustus (Imperator Caesar Divi F. Augustus). (63 BC-14 AD). Founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor. Statue as Pontifex Maximus. Archaeological Museum of Corinth. Greece
Syria. Apamea or Apameia (Afamia). Colonnade in the Cardo Maximus. Detail
Ostia Antica. The Shops of Fishmongers. 3rd century AD. Italy
Ostia Antica. Cardo MaximusOstia Antica. The Cardo Maximus from the north-west. Italy
Apamea. Cardo Maximus. SyriaApamea or Apameia (Afamia). Colonnade in the Cardo Maximus. Syria
Ostia Antica. The Decumanus Maximus. Detail of the paving on a roman road. Italy
Ramon Novarro / Ben HurRAMON NOVARRO (Ramon Samaniegoes) Mexican actor in American silent films, later a character actor in talkies, seen here in Ben Hur (1927) Date: 1899 -
Elephant, Elephas maximus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794
Fossils of extinct Cidarites, Spalangus, Nudeolitus species, and Megalosaurus and Gyrodus teeth.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A
Great squirrel, Malabar squirrel, Indian giant squirrel, Ratufa indica.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or
Great julus millipede, Julus maximus GiantGreat julus millipede, Julus maximus. Giant millipede, native to America.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
Asian / Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus). Baby, at orphanage
Asian / Indian Elephant - young (Elephas maximus)
Asian / Indian Elephant - baby (Elephas maximus)
Salzburg Church EtcThe chapel of Saint Maximus and the church of saint Peter. Date: 1850
Ancient Roman charioteer driving four horsesAn Ancient Roman charioteer drives his four horses hard around the track. The prime venue for this type of sport was the Circus Maximus in Rome. Date: BCE
Ruins of Timgad, AlgeriaTimgad - Algeria - Roman Ruins. Known as Thamugas by the Romans, Timgad was a Roman colonial town in North Africa founded by the Emperor Trajan
Leg Bones of the Dinornis Maximus, 1865Engraving showing a Victorian gentleman holding the leg bones of a Dinornis Maximus, or Gigantic Bird of New Zealand, pictured in 1865
Rome at Time of CaesarA reconstruction of Rome from the period of Julius Caesar
Chariot RacingA chariot race under way at the Circus Maximus, Rome. An enthusiastic audience watch enthralled
Romans Eating at HomeRoman eating scene (actually the profligate son of the tragedian Aesop dining off priceless singing-birds) - in Valerius Maximus, Facta et dicta Memorabilia, 1475
Oratas Fish FarmSergius Orata demonstrates his artificial preserves for sea- fish - illustration to Valerius Maximus, Facta et dicta Memorabilia, done in France about 1475
Oratas Hanging BathsSergius Orata demonstrates his balneae pensiles (hanging baths) - illustration to Valerius Maximus, Facta et dicta Memorabilia, done in France about 1475
Maximus RebelsMaximus rebels & proclaims himself Emperor
Punic War DeclaredThe long-simmering rivalry with Carthage erupts when Fabius Maximus formally announces Romes declaration of war
Dinornis MaximusSir Richard Owen poses beside the skeleton of a moa (dinornis maximus)
Circus MaximusReconstruction of the Circus Maximus
Circus Maximus -RestoredReconstruction of the Circus MAXIMUS
Chariot race accidentChariot racing in the Circus at Rome -- one of the chariots overturns on the bend, causing an obstruction for the chariot behind
Fabius Maximus appointed Roman dictatorPUNIC WARS : because of the military emergency, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus Cunctator is appointed dictator
Papirius Cursor spares FabiusLucius Papirius Cursor, Roman general and dictator, spares Quintus Fabius Maximus Rullianus, his magister equitum (master of the horse), with whom he had quarrelled
