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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.
Roman fresco showing a flying young man with a palm leaf and a crown in his hand. Object discovered in Stabiae in Ariadne’s villa; dated to the 1st century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Roman bottles for perfumes or oils in the shape of sandals. The objects are made of glass and date back to the 2nd-3rd century CE. The artifacts are in the Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln (Germany).
Ancient bust of Hercules. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Roman clay figurines showing men with large phalluses. The artifacts are in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Fayum portrait showing a bearded man. Object dated to the mid-2nd century CE; discovered in Fayum (Egypt) Currently the artifact is in the Myers Collection, Eton College, Windsor (England).
Roman mosaic showing ducks, birds and frogs on the water. The object was discovered in the Faun’s House in Pompeii. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples; dated to the 1st century BCE.
Roman replica of a Greek sculpture depicting the goddess of wisdom Athena. The object is dated to the 1st century CE. The original, referred to as the Farnese Athena, was created in the 5th century BCE in the school of Phidias.
An ancient marble well discovered in Italy. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Well-preserved Roman leather shoe that was discovered in London and dates from 75-125 CE. The artifact is in the Museum of London.
Roman painting showing a scene from mythology. In the fresco we see Hippolytus and his stepmother Phaedra, who confesses her affection for him. Phaedra tried to seduce Hippolytos; but when he rejected her advances, she hanged herself accusing Hippolytus of trying to seduce her. Hippolytus was therefore exiled. In the painting, Hippolytus is preparing to hunt.
