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.
Roman mosaic from the 3rd century CE showing Achilles dragging the body of the defeated Hector behind his biga (two-wheeled chariot). The object is currently in the Vatican Museums in Rome.
Roman marble bust showing a mature noble with an expressive face. The object comes from the 1st century BCE. The artifact is in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.
Roman statue of the hero Hercules from Caesarea or Cappadocia. The object is dated to the 1st BCE – 1st century CE. The artifact is made of bronze and gilded elements.
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