Mars and Nike on Roman gemma
Mars, god of war, and Nike, goddess of victory, on a Roman gemma. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
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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 sculpture depicting Seleucus I Nicator
Roman sculpture showing Seleucus I Nicator, one of the leaders (so-called diadochi) of Alexander the Great, who, after he died due to the ongoing war to divide the Empire, took over most of the lands and established the Seleucid monarchy. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Roman floor mosaic showing hunting tiger
Roman floor mosaic showing a hunting tiger. The object dates back to the 3rd century CE; discovered in a villa from Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel.
Roman fresco showing Dionysian scene
Roman fresco showing a Dionysian scene. The painting shows the dancing Maenad, the companion of Bacchus (Dionysus), near a statue of Priapus, a leopard and a satyr. The object was discovered in Casa dei Capitelli in Pompeii. Dated to the 1st century CE. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Divine face from a horror movie
Look at that face… Disturbing, isn’t it? If it weren’t for the fact that it is an exhibit from the Vatican Museums, it could be considered a mask from some horror movie.
Preserved skull of Germanic warrior from Suebi tribe
Preserved skull of a Germanic warrior from the Suebi tribe, which dates back to around 100 CE. The head was discovered in Osterby, northern Germany – due to the location of the find, scientists call it “Osterby Man”.
Sculpture of Agrippina the Younger
Sculpture of Agrippina the Younger, Empress of Rome, mother of Nero, from the second half of the 1st century CE. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Woman on Roman wall fresco
On the wall of one of the Roman houses in Pompeii you can see a beautiful fresco showing a young woman. The clear colors have still been preserved to this day.
Roman sculpture showing Satyr and hermaphrodite in strange scene
Roman sculpture showing a Satyr and a hermaphrodite in a strange scene. The object dates back to the 1st century CE. It is a Roman copy of a Greek original and was discovered at Oplontis. It is currently located in the Archaeological Museum in Pompeii.
Pan with basket of fruit
Pan with a basket of fruit. The marble sculpture dates back to the 1st century CE. The object was found and is now located in Pompeii.
