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Curius Dentatus refusing bribes from SamnitesManius Curius Dentatus, Roman consul and plebeian hero, though living on turnips, refuses bribes from the Samnites. He is noted for ending the Samnite War
Italy. Pompeii. The House of the Faun. 2nd century BCRoman Art. Italy. Pompeii. The House of the Faun. Built during the 2nd century BC. Private residence. Bronze statue of the dancing faun located, originally, on the lip of the impluvium
Pompeii. Triangular Forum. Doric Temple ruins. 6th century BC. Base and stands
Roman art. Pompeii. Triangular Forum. Doric temple ruins dating from the sixth century BC, under the Samnite. Foundations and fragments of the pillar in the temple. Italy
Samnite gladiators fighting with swords (gladius), shields (scutum) greaves (ocrea) and helmets.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of
Samnite WarriorsWarriors from SAMNIUM, in central Italy (roughly todays Abruzzi); they were enemies of the Romans until conquered circa 290 BC, and frequently figure in Roman history
Romans at CapuaThe Romans conquer Capua, but negotiate an agreement in respect of the Samnite wars. (All rather complicated !)
Papirius Cursor enjoys a triumphAfter making a shameful attack on the Samnites, Lucius Papirius Cursor nevertheless enjoys a triumph usually awarded only to heroes