Curiosities of ancient Rome (Other)

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Other Facts is a category of curiosities that encompasses diverse and unusual facts from the world of ancient Rome that don’t fit into other thematic sections. Here, you’ll find interesting facts, anecdotes, and less obvious details that complement the life, culture, and history of the Roman Empire.

Divine hare

There are six species of hare found in Europe (Lepus europaeus, L. timidus, L. granatensis, L. castroviejoi, L. corsicanus, and L. capensis). Unlike their close relatives, rabbits, they have never been domesticated. Although their population…Więcej

“Patcham Woman” – mysterious woman from Roman Britain

The “Patcham Woman” is one of the most intriguing figures from the Roman period in Britain. Her remains were discovered in 1936 in Patcham, now part of Brighton, southern England. Bone analysis, DNA testing, and…Więcej

Laurel on Arlia: How “Dragon Ball Z” combined Roman munera with damnation ad bestias

In pop culture, Rome is often recognized more quickly by its gesture than its name: the ruler sits above the arena, a red robe flowing from his shoulder, a laurel appears above his head, and…Więcej

Roman lead seals as trace of everyday administration

Rome is associated with legions, aqueducts, and great emperors, but the empire’s efficiency is equally revealed by small objects: seals, plaques, and stamps. Lead bullae, used to secure shipments and goods, were a small, practical…Więcej

Scientists recreate face of Vesuvius’ victim

After nearly two thousand years, scientists have used artificial intelligence for the first time to recreate the appearance of one of the Pompeii residents who died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.…Więcej

Streets of Pompeii show everyday life of ancient city

The preserved streets of Pompeii are among the most characteristic features of the ancient city destroyed during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Thanks to a layer of volcanic ash, the system of…Więcej

Treasure from mud: extraordinary bronzes of San Casciano dei Bagni

In the Tuscan town of San Casciano dei Bagni, one of the most important archaeological sites of recent decades was discovered between 2021 and 2022. Right next to the modern thermal baths, an ancient sanctuary…Więcej

Discovery of Roman bas-relief depicting coronation of Roman Emperor Nero

The discovery of a Roman bas-relief depicting the coronation of the Roman Emperor Nero by his mother Agrippina. The discovery was made in 1979 during archaeological excavations at the Sebasteion in Aphrodisias, Turkey.Więcej

Rabies – terror of history

Rabies is a zoonosis, or zoonotic disease, transmitted from animals to humans. It is caused by viruses of the Lyssavirus genus. After entering the body through a wound, they travel along nerve fibers to the…Więcej

How much did blue paint on the walls of Pompeii cost?

A study published in the journal Heritage Science shows how expensive one of the most characteristic pigments used in the decoration of Pompeian houses – the famous Egyptian blue (called caeruleum) – was. The analysis…Więcej

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