Matronae
The matronae statue found in the river Fleet.
Date: 08/19/2007
The matronae statue found in the river Fleet.
The Roman Baths
The Roman baths in Bath, where Helena recuperates after being exiled from Avalon
Date: 08/19/2007
The Roman baths in Bath, where Helena recuperates after being exiled from Avalon
Bath inflow
The steaming iron-rich water flows in through this opening.
Date: 08/20/2007
The steaming iron-rich water flows in through this opening.
Another view of the baths
The baths from another angle.
Date: 08/20/2007
The baths from another angle.
Eboracum wall
Helena begins her life with Constantius in Eburacum (York). This is part of the old city wall.
Date: 08/20/2007
Helena begins her life with Constantius in Eburacum (York). This is part of the old city wall.
Roman foundations
The foundations of the old Roman wall can still be seen.
Date: 08/20/2007
The foundations of the old Roman wall can still be seen.
Constantine
In York, Constantine is still remembered, as this statue in front of the minster bears witness.
Date: 08/20/2007
In York, Constantine is still remembered, as this statue in front of the minster bears witness.
York minster
The cathedral is built upon the foundations of the old Roman basilica.
Date: 08/20/2007
The cathedral is built upon the foundations of the old Roman basilica.
Coins of Constantius
Coins honoring the victory of Constantius over the usurper Allectus. (London City Museum)
Date: 08/19/2007
Coins honoring the victory of Constantius over the usurper Allectus. (London City Museum)
Xanten.wall
Wall and towers from the reconstructed Roman fort of Vetera at Xanten, Germany.
Date: 08/20/2007
Wall and towers from the reconstructed Roman fort of Vetera at Xanten, Germany.
Xanten.columns
Columns from the temple at the fort at Vetera.
Date: 08/20/2007
Columns from the temple at the fort at Vetera.
Xanten.bldg
Vetera fort. Constantius and Helena would have spent a lot of time in buildings like this.
Date: 08/20/2007
Vetera fort. Constantius and Helena would have spent a lot of time in buildings like this.
Trier.Porta Nigra
The Porta Nigra at Treveri (Trier) Germany.
Date: 08/20/2007
The Porta Nigra at Treveri (Trier) Germany.
Trier.baths
Remains of the Roman baths at Treveri.
Date: 08/20/2007
Remains of the Roman baths at Treveri.
Trier.Constantine's basilica
Constantine's basilica in Treveri.
Date: 08/20/2007
Constantine's basilica in Treveri.
basilica then
Artist's reconstruction of basilica interior.
Date: 08/20/2007
Artist's reconstruction of basilica interior.
Trier.cathedral
Cathedral at Treveri, built by Constantine.
Date: 08/20/2007
Cathedral at Treveri, built by Constantine.
fresco.Helena?
Fresco fragment from palace ceiling in Treveri, possibly a portrait of Helena.
Date: 08/20/2007
Fresco fragment from palace ceiling in Treveri, possibly a portrait of Helena.
Arch of Constantine
The Triumphal Arch of Constantine is a Roman landmark. However many of the carvings were cannibalized from monuments to other emperors.
Date: 08/21/2007
The Triumphal Arch of Constantine is a Roman landmark. However many of the carvings were cannibalized from monuments to other emperors.
Roman Forum
The remains of the Roman forum, once the center of power for the known world.
Date: 08/20/2007
The remains of the Roman forum, once the center of power for the known world.
forum
Lonely columns bear witness to the glory of the past.
Date: 08/20/2007
Lonely columns bear witness to the glory of the past.
Palatine HIll
Helena would have been very familiar with the palaces on the Palatine Hill.
Date: 08/20/2007
Helena would have been very familiar with the palaces on the Palatine Hill.
Temple of Vesta
The Temple of Vesta was the sacred hearth and spiritual center of the Empire.
Date: 08/20/2007
The Temple of Vesta was the sacred hearth and spiritual center of the Empire.
The Tiber
The Tiber river still flows through Rome.
Date: 08/20/2007
The Tiber river still flows through Rome.
Pantheon
The Pantheon, dedicated to all the gods, was rededicated by the Christians into a temple for one, but it is still in use after all these years.
Date: 08/20/2007
The Pantheon, dedicated to all the gods, was rededicated by the Christians into a temple for one, but it is still in use after all these years.
Baths of Diocletian
The Baths built by Diocletian are another kind of monument. When Helena lived in Rome they would have been new.
Date: 08/21/2007
The Baths built by Diocletian are another kind of monument. When Helena lived in Rome they would have been new.
Church of Sta. Croce
The Church of the Holy Cross was built from Helena's palace to hold the relic she is said to have found.
Date: 08/21/2007
The Church of the Holy Cross was built from Helena's palace to hold the relic she is said to have found.
St. Helena
The statue in the chapel of Santa Helena was modeled on an image of Juno.
Date: 08/21/2007
The statue in the chapel of Santa Helena was modeled on an image of Juno.
Acropolis at Cumae
The acropolis at Cumae was originally fortified to guard a Greek colony.
Date: 08/21/2007
The acropolis at Cumae was originally fortified to guard a Greek colony.
Entrance to the grotto
It is not clear whether this was the grotto where the seeress gave her oracles, but it still has some interesting energy.
Date: 08/21/2007
It is not clear whether this was the grotto where the seeress gave her oracles, but it still has some interesting energy.
View from Cumae
From acropolis, one has a fine view across the countryside.
Date: 08/21/2007
From acropolis, one has a fine view across the countryside.
house in Pompeii
By Helena's time, Pompeii was buried, but its remains give us a good idea of what a complete Roman town was like.
Date: 08/21/2007
By Helena's time, Pompeii was buried, but its remains give us a good idea of what a complete Roman town was like.
Pompeii street
In Pompeii, streets, houses and shops still remain.
Date: 08/21/2007
In Pompeii, streets, houses and shops still remain.
wall with graffiti
And walls with the original graffiti, advertisements and election slogans.
Date: 08/21/2007
And walls with the original graffiti, advertisements and election slogans.
View of Vesuvius
Mt. Vesuvius is visible from the edge of town. Despite the fact that it's overdue for an eruption, people have built houses on its flanks. But we who live on the Hayward fault should probably not point fingers.
Date: 08/21/2007
Mt. Vesuvius is visible from the edge of town. Despite the fact that it's overdue for an eruption, people have built houses on its flanks. But we who live on the Hayward fault should probably not point fingers.
