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.
A fragment of the Roman fresco depicting the rape of Europe by Zeus / Jupiter – hidden in the form of a bull. The object was found in Pompeii. Currently located in the National Archaeological Museum, in Naples.
Hand-colored engraving from the book “Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies” by William Hamilton (1730-1803). The drawing shows the cover and excavations at the Isis temple in Pompeii.
Advertising signboard of the Roman wineshop in Herculaneum, promoting different types of wine and prices. “Ad Cucumas” on the signboard is probably the name of the place.
Roman fresco depicting a woman serving a drink to a beggar or a traveller. There is also a version that suggests that a woman is giving a man a magic drink or medicine.
An unusual bust of Ptolemy Apion. The object was found in the Papyrus Villa in Herculaneum. It is currently in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Roman fresco showing an offering a bull for sacrifice. Object found in Pompeii. Dated back to I century CE. Currently located in Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples.
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