Researchers Accurately Recreate Historical Figures’ Faces With Surprising Results

Published on September 22, 2020
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Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar was the politician and general who is famous to this day for his role in the expansion of the Roman Empire. Crossing the Rhine and English Channel, he conquered Britain. Upon returning to Rome, he passed through Gaul, which ignited a civil war.

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

What Julius Caesar Really Looked Like

The recreation of Julius Caesar’s head is currently located in the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden. Using 3D technology, artists scanned a marble bust and used it in order to accurately reconstruct his face. He certainly still looks intimidating in this bust.

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What Julius Caesar Really Looked Like

What Julius Caesar Really Looked Like