Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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Roman herma showing young woman named Statia Quinta
Roman herma showing a young woman named Statia Quinta. The inscription on the statue gives her name along with the letters L.L., which researchers translate as Lucia Liberta, meaning “freedwoman of Lucius”. The object was found on the northern shore ... Read more
Roman slogans on walls
On Roman walls, there were often inscriptions, which often did not differ from ours. Here are some examples. Political: “Marcus Casellius Marcellus is a good aedile and a great giver of [gladiatorial] games”; events: “Hunting for wild animals, athletes’ performances! ... Read more
Roman altar dedicated to goddess Luna
Preserved Roman altar dedicated to the goddess Luna, which was discovered in Mundelsheim (southwest Germany). The object is dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE. It is in the collection of the Landesmuseum Württemberg in Stuttgart (Germany). Luna (“Moon”) was the ... Read more
Roman tombstone of Marcus Valerius Celerinus
Roman tombstone of Marcus Valerius Celerinus, Roman soldier of the Legio X Gemina Pia Fidelis. The tombstone was commissioned by his wife, Marcia Procula. Celerinus was originally from southern Spain, however a tombstone was discovered in Cologne, Germany, suggesting that ... Read more
Coin in honor of victory at Actium
Roman coin was minted in honour of Octavian Augustus’ victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra in the battle of Actium in 31 BCE. Octavian and his friend and commander Marcus Agrippa are depicted on the obverse. On the reverse, there ... Read more
Roman wall fresco depicting Silenus and fight of Amor with Pan
Roman wall fresco depicting Silenus, the god of nature, watching Amor and Pan fighting each other. The struggle itself is interpreted as a rivalry between love and desire. The object adorned the walls of the Meleager House in Pompeii. Currently, ... Read more
Roman multiplication table and counting lesson
In ancient Rome, students learned the multiplication table by repeating after the teacher the words: bis bina quattuor – decantare, which means “two times two, four – speak”. The teacher of counting on fingers or pebbles was called calculator or ... Read more
Guardian of lion on Roman mosaic
Roman mosaic showing a man who was probably the guardian of a lion. The mosaic adorned a Roman villa in Nennig, in southwest Germany.
Only bucket preserved from Roman times
The only bucket made of wood that has survived from Roman times. The characteristic spout allowed the liquid to be poured out easily. The object was aboard a river ship sunk 1,800 years ago on the Rhine. The object is ... Read more
Beautifully preserved Roman helmet from 3rd century CE
A beautifully preserved Roman helmet from the 3rd century CE. The helmet of Weisenau belonged to the soldier Julius Mansuetus, who engraved his name on the nape of his neck. In addition to the name, there are pictures of mice ... Read more
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