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Artifacts is a collection of curiosities dedicated to objects left behind by the ancient Romans. This category features lesser-known facts and interesting information about archaeological finds, such as tools, weapons, coins, inscriptions, and everyday objects, which provide a deeper understanding of life in the Roman Empire.
Terracotta sarcophagus from Roman times in the shape of a bed. The object was painted in bright colors; on the sarcophagus we see a woman resting under a cover, with her head on a pillow. The artifact was discovered in Corinth.
Roman sculpture depicting Aphrodite from the 1st century CE. The object is a copy of a Greek original from the 5th century BCE. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Fragment of a Roman fresco showing the bow of a ship. The painted eyes decorating the front of the ship attract attention. The object dates back to the 1st century BCE; discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Roman fresco showing a landscape. Object discovered in Herculaneum; was temporarily on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Dated to 1st BCE – 1st century CE.
Roman tombstone belonging to a Roman family from an unknown family. We see images of nine people on the stone. The object is dated to the 2nd century CE; the artifact is located in the Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis (Gecia).
Roman coin (denarius) from the period of the Republic (76 BCE) showing the globe with a scepter and a rudder. The object was minted on the orders of Gnaeus Lentulus.
Roman fresco showing the sensual dance of the Nymph and the Satyr during a procession. The object dates back to the 1st century CE; discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Bust of Agrippina the Younger, who was the daughter of Germanicus – an outstanding Roman leader and Agrippina the Elder – and the mother of Nero and the wife of Emperor Claudius. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Object dated to 37-41 CE.
Today we will talk about one of the most recognizable works of ancient European art – the so-called Laocoon Group. The sculpture, which is certainly one of the most valuable exhibits in the Vatican Museums, attracts the attention of everyone who stands in front of it. Baroque expressiveness makes it difficult to take your eyes off it. However, what makes it interesting is not only the heart-warming story set in stone, but also the number of secrets it hides.
Roman mosaic showing the personification of winter. The object was discovered at Bignor’s villa in West Sussex (South England).
