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In late 128, Hadrian and Antinous landed in Corinth, proceeding to Athens, where they remained until May 129, accompanied by Empress Sabina; the Caesernii brothers, frequent companions of the Emperor; and Pedanius Fuscus the Younger (a great-nephew of Hadrian).
Dec 10, 2023 · Antinous was a young man from Bithynia who became the favorite of the Roman emperor Hadrian. He died under mysterious circumstances in 130 CE and was deified by Hadrian, who mourned him as a symbol of same-sex love.
Jul 19, 2024 · Antinoüs was the homosexual lover of the Roman emperor Hadrian, deified by the emperor after his death in Egypt, where he drowned. Hadrian erected temples to him throughout the empire and founded a city, named Antinoöpolis, in his honour, near the place where he died.
Jun 11, 2010 · In this fascinating BBC documentary Dan Snow reveals how Hadrian defied his gay lover, Antinous. Watch more high quality videos on the new BBC Worldwide YouTube channel here: / bbcworldwide...
Feb 10, 2024 · Hadrian, a powerful Roman Emperor, fell for a teenage boy named Antinous, and the two became an influential couple, their journey spanning love power, and tragedy. Hadrian made Antinous part of his imperial court for over ten years. Though shocking at the time, their love deeply impacted many.
May 17, 2021 · Antinous was a Bithynian youth who became the lover and companion of the Roman emperor Hadrian in 123 CE. He died in 130 CE and was deified by Hadrian, who founded a city in his honor and inspired a cult that spread across the empire.
Jun 26, 2009 · Hadrian's visit to Egypt was destroyed by grief. In this fascinating BBC documentary Dan Snow reveals how Hadrian deified his gay lover Antinous. Watch more...
