Galea Collection

Helmet, from Meyer's Lexicon, pub. 1927 (print)
3506041 Helmet, from Meyer's Lexicon, pub. 1927 (print) by German School, (20th century)

The rise of Marius (litho)
STC358072 The rise of Marius (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marius (157-86 BC), future ruler of Rome

Roman legionaries in lorica armour and galea helmets with shields and spears during a siege
6339995 Roman legionaries in lorica armour and galea helmets with shields and spears during a siege by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Roman soldiers with spoils of war on the Arch for Titus
Roman soldiers march in procession with spoils of war or spolia on the Arch for Titus, the arch of triumph celebrating Emperor Tituss victory over Jerusalem

Helmet, c. 4th - early 5th century (iron)
CH429881 Helmet, c.4th - early 5th century (iron) by Roman; length: 29.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Galea (engraving)
3634566 Galea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galea. A Latin term denoting any kind of helmet. Illustration for Adelines Art Dictionary (Virtue, 1891)

Portrait of Hannibal and his troops crossing the Alps

Hamilcar, the father of Hannibal. Carthaginians fighting Roman galleys

Roman legionnaire with a Roman city and coliseum

Picture No. 10901572
Common Yellow Toothed Cavy (Galea musteloides) Date:

Bee proboscis, light micrograph
Bee proboscis. Polarised light micrograph of the proboscis of the common honey bee (Apis mellifera). The bees proboscis (centre) consists of two outer angled parts (the galea)

Cockroachs head, light micrograph
Cockroachs head. Light micrograph of the head and mouthparts of the American cockroach (Periplaneta orientalis). The head consists of two hemispherical compound eyes (top centre)

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Galea, a word that evokes the grandeur and brutality of ancient Rome, and is synonymous with power, conquest, and the indomitable spirit of its legionaries. In the midst of triumphs and tragedies, galea helmets stood as symbols of strength and resilience. One such moment captured in history is Simon's tragic fate during the triumph of Titus. Dragged to his death place, he became a haunting reminder of Roman might. This poignant scene comes alive through an illustration from Hutchinson's History of the Nations in 1915. The rise of Marius marked a turning point for Rome. With litho precision, we witness his ascent to power—a testament to ambition and strategic brilliance. Roman legionaries clad in lorica armor donning galea helmets stand tall beside him, ready for battle during a siege. As we journey across continents and time periods, we find ourselves on the banks of Hooghly River in Kolkata, India between 1880-1890. Bathed in historical significance like ancient Rome itself, this location serves as a backdrop for diverse cultures intertwining just as they did under Roman rule. The spoils of war adorn the Arch for Titus—an architectural marvel celebrating military victories etched into eternity. These triumphant soldiers wearing galea helmets carry with them tales whispered by time itself. A relic from centuries past emerges—a helmet crafted from iron dating back to the 4th - early 5th century AD. This galea stands as an artifact connecting us directly to those who once wore it upon their heads—warriors whose stories are forever intertwined with our own. Hannibal's audacious crossing over Alps immortalized through art captures our imagination—the sheer determination reflected both on Hannibal's face and within his troops' unwavering resolve against all odds. In Carthaginian waters raged fierce battles against Roman galleys—a clash of civilizations where galea helmets clashed, and destinies were shaped.