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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.
When we visit museums of ancient art, we usually admire marble or bronze sculptures depicting beautiful figures – gods, goddesses, heroes, warriors, nymphs, etc. The art of those times is associated with the cult of the beauty of the human body, youth, harmonious proportions, classic beauty, well-groomed muscles. e.t.c.
Roman sculpture depicting the goddess Juno (Greek Hera). The object dates back to the mid-2nd century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Roman sculpture of Flavia Domitilla – daughter of Vespasian. Object dated to 69-96 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Roman sculpture probably depicting Emperor Nerva (reigned 96-98 CE), who took over after the death of Domitian and handed over power to Trajan. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Bust of a Roman woman from 1st BCE – 1st century CE. Object discovered in Italy. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Carved head of Emperor Tiberius, who reigned from 14-37 CE. The object dates back to 10-20 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Many of you have probably seen a building in Rome called the “Arch of Drusus” or at least heard about it. It stands on Via Appia, at Porta San Sebastiano, on the inside of Aurelian’s walls.
Roman sculpture depicting a Greek poet. The object is a copy of a Greek original from the 2nd century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Scenes showing gladiators and hunters painted on the wall of a Roman house. The paintings were probably made by children using charcoal. The discovery was made in the so-called Casa del Cenacolo in Pompeii.
Roman sculpture showing a shepherd. The damaged object showed a figure playing a flute. Artifact dating back to the 1st century CE; is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
