Darryl A. Phillips

Pompeii Fresco

I found a great short article in USA Today talking about new studies involving Pompeii.  There is so much interesting work going on at the site — and artifacts are on exhibit at museums around the world.

Triumph of Dionysus sarcophagus – c. A.D. 190

A few weeks ago I took a trip up north and visited the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.  Over the years I had often come across discussions of pieces in the Walters collection, and had long wanted to visit.  It is terrific — one of the finest museums I have visited in the U.S.  They have a comprehensive collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, including sculpture, painting, jewelry, metalwork, coins and more.  The website for the museum is also excellent — you can view images of the items in the collection and read brief descriptions.  Well worth checking out – and certainly worth a visit if you are near Baltimore or passing through (there is no substitute for seeing things in person!!)