Rare and unusual Roman ring
Rare and unusual Roman bronze ring from the 1st Century BCE with a beautifully crafted intaglio which displays Gaius Julius Caesar.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
Artifacts is a collection of curiosities dedicated to objects left behind by the ancient Romans. This category features lesser-known facts and interesting information about archaeological finds, such as tools, weapons, coins, inscriptions, and everyday objects, which provide a deeper understanding of life in the Roman Empire.
Roman religious mask
Roman religious mask, which was probably worn by a priest during religious processions. The object was discovered in a drain in the Roman baths in Bath (England).
Ancient Roman stone with inscription
An ancient Roman stone with an inscription was discovered in Bath (England). As it turns out, the object refers to the practice of haruspices, who used to tell fortunes from the entrails of animals.
Trajan at wall in London
Under the so-called “London Wall”, which dates back to Roman times, there is a sculpture of Emperor Trajan (reigned 98-117 CE). The sculpture was made of bronze in the 20th century. It is a copy of a Roman original from the 1st century CE in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Aphrodite (Venus) on Roman sculpture
Aphrodite (Venus) on a Roman sculpture that is a replica (2nd century CE) of an original from Greek times. The object is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (Italy).
Sculpture showing standing lion
Sculpture showing a standing lion; made of limestone. The Roman object dates back to the imperial period; discovered in northern Italy. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Griffin on Roman fresco
Roman fresco from the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, showing a griffin. The scene shows a member of the Arimaspa people stealing gold from a griffin. The object dates back to the mid-1st century BCE. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Roman glass vessel in shape of gladiator’s helmet
Roman glass vessel in the shape of a gladiator’s helmet. The object was made in the Rhineland in the 3rd century CE. It is currently in the British Museum.
Roman sculpture of woman’s head
Roman sculpture of a woman’s head, probably the goddess Juno Sospita (savior). Its attributes were a goat’s skin with horns, which was on the sculpture’s head. The preserved head was part of a larger composition. The object dates back to the 1st century BCE and is made of marble. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark); probably discovered in Tusculum (Italy).
Quintus Sulpicius Maximus – poet of great talent who ended tragically
Quintus Sulpicius Maximus is an extraordinary figure from ancient Rome whose story is both inspiring and tragic. In 94 CE a young boy, only eleven years old, amazed Rome with his enormous knowledge and poetic talent, taking part in a prestigious literary competition organized by the emperor Domitian himself (reigned 81-96 CE). His interesting works, written in Greek, were full of maturity and beauty, which aroused admiration even among the most important intellectuals of the time.
