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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
The world of ancient Romans abounded in a number of amazing curiosities and information. The source of knowledge about the life of the Romans are mainly works left to us by ancient writers or discoveries. The Romans left behind a lot of strange information and facts that are sometimes hard to believe.
Roman statue of Fortune
Roman marble statue Fortuna (goddess of happiness and misfortune), restored with a woman’s head with Flavian dynasty (69-96 CE). Object dated to the 1st-2nd century CE. The symbols of the goddess are visible: the cornucopia and the rudder.
Beautiful silver fibula from Roman times
Beautiful silver fibula from Roman times. The object is dated to the 1st century CE and was found in Viminacium (present Serbian Kostolac).
Beautiful Roman glass objects
Beautiful Roman glass objects: a dish and a spoon. Dated to 75-125 CE. The objects are located in the Corning Museum of Glass (USA).
Roman golden ring with garnet
Roman golden ring with garnet. Object dated to the 3rd century CE.
Lovely photo of ruins of Roman villa in Nora
Ruins of a Roman villa in the ancient city of Nora, near modern Pula (Sardinia, Italy).
Well-preserved Roman surgery knife
Well-preserved Roman knife used in surgical operations. Dated to 2nd BCE – 4th century CE.
Roman brooch depicting gladiator
Roman brooch depicting a gladiator. Date of origin unknown.
Roman or Byzantine bear-shaped vessel
Roman or Byzantine bear-shaped vessel. The object is dated to the 3rd-4th century CE and is made of copper alloy.











