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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.
Footprints on arena
Footprints in the arena of the amphitheater in Serdica (current Sofia in Bulgaria). Dated to the 3rd-4th century CE.
Large Roman fibula with cameo
Large Roman fibula (decorative clasp) with cameo – probably showing Plautilla, the wife of emperor Caracalla.
Small Roman bust of a child
Small Roman bust of a child. The object is located in a museum at the castle in Colchester (built on the foundations of the temple of Claudius). In Roman times, the city was called Camulodunum or Colonia Claudia Victricensis.
Richly decorated Roman helmet
A richly decorated Roman helmet from the early 4th century CE. The object is made of gilded iron, luxuriously decorated with jewels and ornaments made of glass paste and Greek inscriptions on the edges.
Roman platter in shape of Medusa’s head
Roman platter in the shape of Medusa’s head, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and birds. Object dated to the 1st century CE.
Unique Roman necklace
Roman gold necklace with lion-shaped tips. The chain of ornaments looks amazingly interesting. The object is dated to the 4th century CE.
Antikythera Mechanism
Antikythera Mechanism is an ancient mechanical device that most scientists believe was designed to calculate the positions of celestial bodies. It was originally thought to be some kind of ancient computer. However, the discovery of numerous Greek inscriptions and zodiac signs indicates that it was an astrological device.
Roman glass phalera military decoration
Roman phalera glass military ornament, dated to the 1st century CE. The object was found in Britain.
