Curiosities of ancient Rome (Other)
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Bugonia ritual and religious significance of bees in ancient Rome
Bees were special and peculiar to the ancients. Their presence in the myth dates back to times much earlier than Rome. They were of considerable importance in Egyptian and Minoan beliefs. Then they fascinated authors such as Publius Virgil Maro ... Read more
American couple used Roman mosaic as table for over 50 years
For nearly 50 years, a couple from New York City used an ancient Roman mosaic as a coffee table. The amazing artefact dates back to the middle of the 1st century CE. As it turned out, an amazing work of ... Read more
Eagles were highly regarded in ancient Rome
Eagles, to this day, arouse respect and respect not only among animals but also people. The pride and strength of these birds were already in ancient times, and they themselves became the symbol of Roman legions. Very interesting information about ... Read more
Soranus – outstanding Batavian warrior
A unique epitaph has survived to our times from the tombstone of a certain Soranus – a Batavian (Germanic tribe) soldier serving in the Roman army during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 CE). We are not sure if the ... Read more
Phoenix in message of Pliny the Elder
Pliny the Elder in his preserved work “Natural History” left us a lot of information about various species of animals as well as creatures that were born in the minds of people. A great example of the latter group is ... Read more
First, second and third Rome
It is very difficult to overestimate the influence of the Roman Empire on the history of the world. In addition to architecture, language, alphabet, art, various technologies, a certain political model, ideology, is very important, recognizing Rome as a city ... Read more
Mommsen, Syme, the Nobel Prize, and Octavian Augustus
In common consciousness, the names Mommsen and Syme do not occupy a permanent place. However, they are certainly worth remembering, and in the case of an enthusiast of ancient Roman history, they must even be well known. What do these ... Read more
Himmler and “Germania”
“Germania” was written around 98 CE by the Roman historian Publius Cornelius Tacitus. It describes the history and situation of the Germanic tribes with whom Rome came into contact. “Germania” didn’t get much attention until the 15th century. It was ... Read more
Arch of Constantine the Great in 18th and 20th centuries
Arch of Constantine the Great on a postcard from the early 20th century and in a painting by Giovanni Antonio Canal from the 18th century. The painting is in the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Giovanni Antonio Canal, ... Read more
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