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15/06/2026
Warm up by the forge these winter school holidays as you build your own gladiator helmet in our Creative Lab workshop.
Learn about Ancient Rome and how Roman fighters used helmets, masks and symbols to tell powerful stories in the arena.
📅 Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July
⏰ 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1:30pm
🎟️ The arena awaits. Book now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x3lyd
Creative Victoria
👃 Ever wondered why so many Roman busts are missing their noses?
The portrait of Emperor Nero (the first bust in the video) didn't lose its nose by accident. After his death, his image was defaced as part of a damnatio memoriae, an official attempt to erase unpopular figures from history.
The rest are most likely victims of misadventure/wear and tear. After nearly 2,000 years, the part of a statue's head most likely to break when it falls is the bit sticking furthest out: the nose! 🤥
Visit ROME: Empire, Power, People and come face-to-face with emperors, gods and everyday Romans.
🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://brnw.ch/21x3fwV
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