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After touring the province of Bithynia, where Hadrian may have first encountered Antinous, the Em... more After touring the province of Bithynia, where Hadrian may have first encountered Antinous, the Emperor crossed the Sea of Marmara to Thrace. Accompanying him was the renowned sophist and teacher of rhetoric, Antonius Polemon. Polemon chronicled this journey in his Physiognomica, a physiognomy treatise later preserved in a 14th-century Arabic translation. In his writings, Polemon recalls, “I was a companion of the great King, and on the journey from Thrace to Asia, this fellow joined himself to the troops and ships which were escorting the King. We passed by many towns and came to the sea”. The itinerary and date of the visits recorded by Polemon remain in obscurity, but the passage fits Hadrian’s journey of AD 124.
Following Hadrian, 2024
After sailing along the southern Black Sea coast, possibly visiting the Pontic towns of Amisus, S... more After sailing along the southern Black Sea coast, possibly visiting the Pontic towns of Amisus, Sinope and Amastris, Hadrian is thought to have spent the winter of 123/4 in Nicomedia or possibly Byzantium. Nicomedia was the capital of the dual province of Pontus et Bithynia in what is now Izmit in northern Turkey. It was also the hometown of his lifelong friend Arrian, who may have been his host on this occasion, like in 117/8.
Following Hadrian, 2023
After his inspection tour of the eastern frontier provinces, Hadrian travelled through the Pontic... more After his inspection tour of the eastern frontier provinces, Hadrian travelled through the Pontic mountains to the Black Sea port of Trapezus (present-day Trabzon), the northernmost end of the Cappadocian limes. Trapezus was one of the furthest points reached by Hadrian, and in the AD 130s, his friend Lucius Flavius Arrianus, as governor of the province of Cappadocia, would report on his visit, following in the footsteps of Xenophon and the Ten Thousand Greek mercenaries.
Following Hadrian, 2019
Lebanon is famously known for the presence of a very special kind of tree, the legendary cedar tr... more Lebanon is famously known for the presence of a very special kind of tree, the legendary cedar tree (cedrus libani). It is emblazoned on the national flag and is one of the most defining features of Lebanon's culture due to its long history. The country is the most densely wooded in the Middle East, and pines, oaks, firs, cypresses and junipers are also found in the mountain areas. All these species of trees were an important source of timber for early civilisations of the Near East and the Nile.
Following Hadrian, 2022
In late AD 122, Hadrian departed from Britain and sailed towards Gaul. He travelled southwards to... more In late AD 122, Hadrian departed from Britain and sailed towards Gaul. He travelled southwards to Nemausus (Nîmes) in Narbonensis before crossing the Pyrenees and arriving in Spain. His journey would have followed the Via Agrippa from Bononia (Boulogne) on the North Sea to Lugdunum (Lyon), then down the Rhone valley, and finally along the Via Domitia to Narbo Martius (Narbonne) and towards the Pyrenees.
Following Hadrian, 2023
Having returned to Gaul from Britain, Hadrian made his only known visit to his native land as emp... more Having returned to Gaul from Britain, Hadrian made his only known visit to his native land as emperor during the winter of AD 122/3. He took up his residence at Tarraco (Tarragona), Rome's oldest foundation on the Iberian Peninsula and the capital of Hispania Tarraconensis.
Following Hadrian, 2023
After spending the winter of AD 122/3 in Tarraco, Hadrian left Spain and set sail for Antioch and... more After spending the winter of AD 122/3 in Tarraco, Hadrian left Spain and set sail for Antioch and the Euphrates frontier, probably reaching his destination in June 123. According to a drastically abbreviated passage in the Historia Augusta, the Emperor aimed to meet the Parthian king (or receive Parthian envoys), indicating a renewal of hostilities between the Parthians and the Romans.
Ancient History Magazine 23, 2019
Located at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula, Croatia’s westernmost outcrop, Pula is a to... more Located at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula, Croatia’s westernmost outcrop, Pula is a town of extraordinary beauty with a 3000-year history. This important Istrian port boasts a rich and varied cultural heritage and has some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in Croatia, including the impressive Roman amphitheatre, the Pula Arena, which dominates the city’s landscape.
Ancient History Magazine 29, 2020
An important station along the Appian Way, Benevento began as Maloenton, a Samnite settlement als... more An important station along the Appian Way, Benevento began as Maloenton, a Samnite settlement also referred to as Malies and later as Maleventum. After the Roman victory over Pyrrhus near the city in 275 BC, the Romans renamed it Beneventum (good wind). It subsequently became a transport hub and base for Roman expansion in southern Italy, and a stronghold for Roman troops during the Second Punic War.
Ancient History Magazine 16, 2018
If you're planning a visit to London and are looking for something fun and affordable to do, walk... more If you're planning a visit to London and are looking for something fun and affordable to do, walking along the Roman wall is the perfect activity that lets you get your bearings in this historic part of the city, while engaging with its Roman past.
Ancient History Magazine 31 , 2021
Throughout the history of the Roman Empire, no other emperor travelled as much as Hadrian. He is ... more Throughout the history of the Roman Empire, no other emperor travelled as much as Hadrian. He is the ‘restless’ emperor, an imperial tourist who spent more time travelling than in Rome, devoting half of his 21-year reign to the inspection of the provinces. His travels provided him with the political means of unifying the empire, but he may also have been personally motivated by his insatiable curiosity, philhellenism, and love of travel.
Studies in Late Antiquity, 2021
Carole Raddato was born in France in 1976, and now lives in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where she... more Carole Raddato was born in France in 1976, and now lives in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where she freelances as a music charts analyst for the British music industry. She runs the history photo-blog, Following Hadrian (https://followinghadrian.com), which documents her travels in the emperor’s footsteps, and she regularly contributes to the online World History Encyclopedia and Ancient History Magazine.
Ancient History Magazine, 2018
Best known as the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, who dubbed it "no ordinary city", the historic ... more Best known as the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, who dubbed it "no ordinary city", the historic city of Tarsus, located in the southern province of Mer-sin in Turkey, has a long and eventful past dating back to the Bronze Age. Most notably, Tarsus was the scene of one of the most iconic moments in Roman-Egyptian history: the first meeting between Mark Antony and Egyptian queen Cleopatra.
Ancient History magazine 19, 2019
Travelling to ancient sites is always an exciting and rewarding experience. Through my journeys, ... more Travelling to ancient sites is always an exciting and rewarding experience. Through my journeys, I have developed a strong interest in everything related to the emperor Hadrian – an incessant traveller. Inspired by his journeys, I launched my 'Hadrian 1900' project in 2017 (the anniversary of his accession in AD 117), which aims to retrace the travels he
undertook once he was proclaimed emperor in Antioch. Every step of this journey is recounted and illustrated on my Following Hadrian blog.
Ancient History Magazine 27, 2020
Home to some of the Middle East’s most majestic ancient ruins, Lebanon has a rich and varied heri... more Home to some of the Middle East’s most majestic ancient ruins, Lebanon has a rich and varied heritage with over 5,000 years of recorded history. Over the millennia, different conquering empires have left their footprints on the architecture and culture of the country. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and the various Arab dynasties have all populated its shores, leaving a stunningly rich archaeological history to explore. With its impressive archaeological sites at Baalbek, Byblos, Tyre, and Anjar, all given World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 1984, Lebanon promises visitors a journey through the annals of some of the world’s greatest civilisations.
Ancient History Magazine 15, 2018
Located at the crossroads of the eastern Adriatic, Alba-nia, known as Illyria and Epirus througho... more Located at the crossroads of the eastern Adriatic, Alba-nia, known as Illyria and Epirus throughout the Classical era, played a strategic role in ancient times and was a point of contact between Illyrian, Greek and Roman civilizations. While still very much off the mainstream tourist trail, the country is now emerging as one of the most enchanting corners of the continent.
Ancient History Magazine 25, 2020
Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, is a country with a long and rich history where many ci... more Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, is a country with a long and rich history where many civilisations thrived, stretching back thousands of years. With 24 historical sites registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List, each with its own story to tell, Iran offers an incredible variety of archaeological and cultural wonders. From ziggurats to ancient palaces, Zoroastrian temples, sublime mosques, Christian monasteries, and beautiful Persian gardens, there is no shortage of wonderful places to explore in Iran.
Conference Presentations by Carole Raddato
No other Roman emperor travelled as much as Hadrian and paid more personal attention to the provi... more No other Roman emperor travelled as much as Hadrian and paid more personal attention to the provinces. The 'restless' emperor spent half of his 21-year reign on the road, touring the Empire and supervising the military installations along the frontiers. He is attested at least twice in the Black Sea region: in 118 while returning to Rome from Syria through the Danubian province of Lower Moesia and in 123/4 while inspecting the Pontic-Cappadocian frontier.
Herodes Atticus: Imitatio Hadriani International study conference 12th - 13th December 2024 Sa... more Herodes Atticus: Imitatio Hadriani
International study conference
12th - 13th December 2024
Santuario di Ercole Vincitore - Tivoli
After touring the province of Bithynia, where Hadrian may have first encountered Antinous, the Em... more After touring the province of Bithynia, where Hadrian may have first encountered Antinous, the Emperor crossed the Sea of Marmara to Thrace. Accompanying him was the renowned sophist and teacher of rhetoric, Antonius Polemon. Polemon chronicled this journey in his Physiognomica, a physiognomy treatise later preserved in a 14th-century Arabic translation. In his writings, Polemon recalls, “I was a companion of the great King, and on the journey from Thrace to Asia, this fellow joined himself to the troops and ships which were escorting the King. We passed by many towns and came to the sea”. The itinerary and date of the visits recorded by Polemon remain in obscurity, but the passage fits Hadrian’s journey of AD 124.
Following Hadrian, 2024
After sailing along the southern Black Sea coast, possibly visiting the Pontic towns of Amisus, S... more After sailing along the southern Black Sea coast, possibly visiting the Pontic towns of Amisus, Sinope and Amastris, Hadrian is thought to have spent the winter of 123/4 in Nicomedia or possibly Byzantium. Nicomedia was the capital of the dual province of Pontus et Bithynia in what is now Izmit in northern Turkey. It was also the hometown of his lifelong friend Arrian, who may have been his host on this occasion, like in 117/8.
Following Hadrian, 2023
After his inspection tour of the eastern frontier provinces, Hadrian travelled through the Pontic... more After his inspection tour of the eastern frontier provinces, Hadrian travelled through the Pontic mountains to the Black Sea port of Trapezus (present-day Trabzon), the northernmost end of the Cappadocian limes. Trapezus was one of the furthest points reached by Hadrian, and in the AD 130s, his friend Lucius Flavius Arrianus, as governor of the province of Cappadocia, would report on his visit, following in the footsteps of Xenophon and the Ten Thousand Greek mercenaries.
Following Hadrian, 2019
Lebanon is famously known for the presence of a very special kind of tree, the legendary cedar tr... more Lebanon is famously known for the presence of a very special kind of tree, the legendary cedar tree (cedrus libani). It is emblazoned on the national flag and is one of the most defining features of Lebanon's culture due to its long history. The country is the most densely wooded in the Middle East, and pines, oaks, firs, cypresses and junipers are also found in the mountain areas. All these species of trees were an important source of timber for early civilisations of the Near East and the Nile.
Following Hadrian, 2022
In late AD 122, Hadrian departed from Britain and sailed towards Gaul. He travelled southwards to... more In late AD 122, Hadrian departed from Britain and sailed towards Gaul. He travelled southwards to Nemausus (Nîmes) in Narbonensis before crossing the Pyrenees and arriving in Spain. His journey would have followed the Via Agrippa from Bononia (Boulogne) on the North Sea to Lugdunum (Lyon), then down the Rhone valley, and finally along the Via Domitia to Narbo Martius (Narbonne) and towards the Pyrenees.
Following Hadrian, 2023
Having returned to Gaul from Britain, Hadrian made his only known visit to his native land as emp... more Having returned to Gaul from Britain, Hadrian made his only known visit to his native land as emperor during the winter of AD 122/3. He took up his residence at Tarraco (Tarragona), Rome's oldest foundation on the Iberian Peninsula and the capital of Hispania Tarraconensis.
Following Hadrian, 2023
After spending the winter of AD 122/3 in Tarraco, Hadrian left Spain and set sail for Antioch and... more After spending the winter of AD 122/3 in Tarraco, Hadrian left Spain and set sail for Antioch and the Euphrates frontier, probably reaching his destination in June 123. According to a drastically abbreviated passage in the Historia Augusta, the Emperor aimed to meet the Parthian king (or receive Parthian envoys), indicating a renewal of hostilities between the Parthians and the Romans.
Ancient History Magazine 23, 2019
Located at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula, Croatia’s westernmost outcrop, Pula is a to... more Located at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula, Croatia’s westernmost outcrop, Pula is a town of extraordinary beauty with a 3000-year history. This important Istrian port boasts a rich and varied cultural heritage and has some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in Croatia, including the impressive Roman amphitheatre, the Pula Arena, which dominates the city’s landscape.
Ancient History Magazine 29, 2020
An important station along the Appian Way, Benevento began as Maloenton, a Samnite settlement als... more An important station along the Appian Way, Benevento began as Maloenton, a Samnite settlement also referred to as Malies and later as Maleventum. After the Roman victory over Pyrrhus near the city in 275 BC, the Romans renamed it Beneventum (good wind). It subsequently became a transport hub and base for Roman expansion in southern Italy, and a stronghold for Roman troops during the Second Punic War.
Ancient History Magazine 16, 2018
If you're planning a visit to London and are looking for something fun and affordable to do, walk... more If you're planning a visit to London and are looking for something fun and affordable to do, walking along the Roman wall is the perfect activity that lets you get your bearings in this historic part of the city, while engaging with its Roman past.
Ancient History Magazine 31 , 2021
Throughout the history of the Roman Empire, no other emperor travelled as much as Hadrian. He is ... more Throughout the history of the Roman Empire, no other emperor travelled as much as Hadrian. He is the ‘restless’ emperor, an imperial tourist who spent more time travelling than in Rome, devoting half of his 21-year reign to the inspection of the provinces. His travels provided him with the political means of unifying the empire, but he may also have been personally motivated by his insatiable curiosity, philhellenism, and love of travel.
Studies in Late Antiquity, 2021
Carole Raddato was born in France in 1976, and now lives in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where she... more Carole Raddato was born in France in 1976, and now lives in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where she freelances as a music charts analyst for the British music industry. She runs the history photo-blog, Following Hadrian (https://followinghadrian.com), which documents her travels in the emperor’s footsteps, and she regularly contributes to the online World History Encyclopedia and Ancient History Magazine.
Ancient History Magazine, 2018
Best known as the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, who dubbed it "no ordinary city", the historic ... more Best known as the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, who dubbed it "no ordinary city", the historic city of Tarsus, located in the southern province of Mer-sin in Turkey, has a long and eventful past dating back to the Bronze Age. Most notably, Tarsus was the scene of one of the most iconic moments in Roman-Egyptian history: the first meeting between Mark Antony and Egyptian queen Cleopatra.
Ancient History magazine 19, 2019
Travelling to ancient sites is always an exciting and rewarding experience. Through my journeys, ... more Travelling to ancient sites is always an exciting and rewarding experience. Through my journeys, I have developed a strong interest in everything related to the emperor Hadrian – an incessant traveller. Inspired by his journeys, I launched my 'Hadrian 1900' project in 2017 (the anniversary of his accession in AD 117), which aims to retrace the travels he
undertook once he was proclaimed emperor in Antioch. Every step of this journey is recounted and illustrated on my Following Hadrian blog.
Ancient History Magazine 27, 2020
Home to some of the Middle East’s most majestic ancient ruins, Lebanon has a rich and varied heri... more Home to some of the Middle East’s most majestic ancient ruins, Lebanon has a rich and varied heritage with over 5,000 years of recorded history. Over the millennia, different conquering empires have left their footprints on the architecture and culture of the country. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and the various Arab dynasties have all populated its shores, leaving a stunningly rich archaeological history to explore. With its impressive archaeological sites at Baalbek, Byblos, Tyre, and Anjar, all given World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 1984, Lebanon promises visitors a journey through the annals of some of the world’s greatest civilisations.
Ancient History Magazine 15, 2018
Located at the crossroads of the eastern Adriatic, Alba-nia, known as Illyria and Epirus througho... more Located at the crossroads of the eastern Adriatic, Alba-nia, known as Illyria and Epirus throughout the Classical era, played a strategic role in ancient times and was a point of contact between Illyrian, Greek and Roman civilizations. While still very much off the mainstream tourist trail, the country is now emerging as one of the most enchanting corners of the continent.
Ancient History Magazine 25, 2020
Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, is a country with a long and rich history where many ci... more Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, is a country with a long and rich history where many civilisations thrived, stretching back thousands of years. With 24 historical sites registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List, each with its own story to tell, Iran offers an incredible variety of archaeological and cultural wonders. From ziggurats to ancient palaces, Zoroastrian temples, sublime mosques, Christian monasteries, and beautiful Persian gardens, there is no shortage of wonderful places to explore in Iran.
No other Roman emperor travelled as much as Hadrian and paid more personal attention to the provi... more No other Roman emperor travelled as much as Hadrian and paid more personal attention to the provinces. The 'restless' emperor spent half of his 21-year reign on the road, touring the Empire and supervising the military installations along the frontiers. He is attested at least twice in the Black Sea region: in 118 while returning to Rome from Syria through the Danubian province of Lower Moesia and in 123/4 while inspecting the Pontic-Cappadocian frontier.
Herodes Atticus: Imitatio Hadriani International study conference 12th - 13th December 2024 Sa... more Herodes Atticus: Imitatio Hadriani
International study conference
12th - 13th December 2024
Santuario di Ercole Vincitore - Tivoli