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 fresco showing scene of tragedy. Found in Pompeii, Casa dei Dioscuri or the home of the divine twins, Castor and Pollux (VI 9, 6–7). Located in Naples Museum.
Roman fresco depicting a pensive woman. Found in a villa in Boscoreale (near Pompeii); dated to the 1st century BCE. Currently, the fresco is kept at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Roman gold statuette uncovered in Pompeii, showing wild goat. Dated back to 1st century CE. Object currently located in Archaeological Museum in Naples.
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