Many Romans were de facto of slave origin
It is assumed that by the end of the 1st century BCE, nearly 90% of the free population of Italy had ancestors of slave origin.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome
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.
Romans had no problems showing love
The ancient Romans had no problems presenting the love aspects of social life in public. To this day, there are many mosaics depicting acts of love.
Roman bust of probably 3-4-year-old girl
Roman bust of probably a 3-4-year-old girl. The object is located in The Cleveland Museum of Art in the USA; it is dated to the middle of the 3rd century CE.
Pontiffs as “fathers” of Roman history
As Michael Grant writes, ancient Roman sources are unclear and difficult to interpret unequivocally. Ancient rites were recorded in holiday calendars. What we have learned of this contains some material that goes back to the time of the Roman kings. Such religious events – the completion of annual religious rites – initially had the best chance of being remembered by the Romans.
Renovation of nearly 2000-year-old Roman dagger
Renovation of a nearly 2000-year-old Roman dagger. The entire process of refurbishment of weapons took 9 months. The object was found in 2019.
Romans rather despised beggars
Ancient Romans rather despised beggars and believed that they were closer to slaves than to fellow citizens. If someone was supported, it was only for political gains.
Roman decorated vessel
Roman glass vessel with white decorations showing the scene of the sacrifice. The facility is referred to as the “Morgan Cup” as it once belonged to the American businessman J. Pierpont Morgan. The artefact is dated to the 1st century CE; is located in the Corning Museum of Glass in New York (USA).
