Antiquities
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So You Want to Be an Ancient Roman Soldier
For the unprivileged, serving in the ancient Roman army was a path to wealth building, social climbing, and citizenship
Preserving the Past and Honoring Communities
Together, UCLA and Getty are teaching aspiring conservators how to care for Indigenous and archaeological objects
When Gods Have a Chat
An exhibition in Mumbai, India, brings gods of the East and West together in an exchange of culture and ideas
Pottery Then and Now
Little has changed since antiquity, it turns out, when it comes to the best ways of shaping a bowl or firing a pot
Power in a Mummy Portrait
Look closely at this beautiful mummy portrait on display at the Getty Villa and you’ll find powerful signs of wealth, status, and beauty
Getty Returns Ancient Bronze Head to Türkiye
Head from a Statue of a Youth has been taken off view at the Getty Villa Museum
Getty Exhibits Greek, Maya, and Moche Painted Pottery Side-By-Side for the First Time
More than 40 ancient painted vessels from three cultures will be on view at the Getty Villa until July 29
What Makes This Statue of Hercules So Great, Anyway?
Get up close and personal with a Greek god
What If Picasso Had Been Born a Girl?
Three stories that show how women have created throughout history
Hear from the Innovators of the Vesuvius Challenge at Getty
Speakers will discuss the history of papyrus scrolls buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and the challenge to virtually unwrap and read them