Roman helmet worn by elite units
Roman helmet worn by elite units (equites Romani) during equestrian events. Dated to I-II century CE.
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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 agate bowl
Roman agate bowl, Egypt, c. I-II century CE.
Amber amulet in shape of gladiator helmet
Amber amulet in shape of gladiator helmet. Dated back to 1st – 2nd century CE. Found in London.
Bust of Plautilla, wife of Caracalla
Preserved bust (probably) of Plautilla – wife of Emperor Caracalla. The sculpture shows a woman at a young age. Dated to the early 3rd century CE.
Uncovered imperial banners
In 2007, a unique discovery was made on the northeastern slope of the Palatine. Clementina Panella at the head of the research team found a mysterious chest inside which were located imperial banners (signa imperii) and the scepter of the Roman emperor.
Gaius Gracchus and his head
Gaius Sempronius Gracchus was the younger brother of Tiberius Gracchus, with whom he acted at the end of the 2nd century BCE in defense of the plebeians and proposed reforms to repair Rome’s political system. Over time, however, as a result of persecution from the optimates, he died sharing the fate of his brother.
Roman gold key ring
Roman gold key ring, dated back to 3rd – 4th century CE. Inside there is an onyx cameo with the image of a hand holding the ear and inscription “MNHMNEYE”, “Remember[about me]”.
Marble head of old woman
Roman marble head of an old woman wearing a kerchief. This is Roman copy of a Hellenistic original from the 3rd – 2nd century BCE.
