Roman herm showing philosopher Erennianos
Roman herm showing the philosopher Erennianos. The object is dated to the 3rd century CE; discovered in the city of Dion (northern Greece). It is now in the Archaeological Museum of Dion.
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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.
Partially preserved marble head of woman
Partially preserved marble head of a woman from Roman times – probably Venus (Aphrodite). According to the researchers, the oxidation of the sculpture’s brown eyelashes created tear-like spots. The object was discovered in Athens. It is now on display at the Acropolis museum.
Antique boxing glove
Fragment of a sculpture of a boxer (pugil), which shows an antique boxing glove. This type of wrist protector was made of several layers of leather. Object dated to the 1st century CE; discovered on the site of the former Roman theater in Verona (Italy).
Fragment of Roman fresco showing pensive couple
Fragment of a Roman fresco showing a pensive couple. Object dated to the 1st century CE; discovered in Stabiae. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Personifications of Summer and Autumn on Roman fresco
Medallions on a Roman fresco depicting the personifications of Summer and Autumn. The object was discovered in Pompeii; dated to the 1st century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Fragment of Roman fresco showing mask of Gorgon
A fragment of a Roman fresco showing a Gorgon mask surrounded by decors. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Discovered in Pompeii; dated to the 1st century CE.
Preserved Roman helmet
Preserved Roman helmet at the Archaeological Museum in Worms (south-western Germany). This is an example of a Roman helmet of the Imperial-Gallic (galae) type.
Ancient granite crocodile sculpture
Ancient granite crocodile sculpture. The object was discovered in Egypt; dated to the Roman period.
Roman sculpture showing river deity
Roman sculpture showing a river deity. Object dated to the 2nd century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Roman fresco showing fight of heron and cobra
Roman fresco showing the fight of a heron and a cobra. The object was discovered in the so-called House of Epigrams in Pompeii. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Dated to the 1st century CE.
