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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.
A sculpture probably showing Julia Titia, the daughter of Emperor Titus, who reigned in 79-81 CE. The object dates back to around 90 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Roman sculpture depicting Agrippina the Younger (ca. 16 – 59 CE), wife of Emperor Claudius. The object dates back to the 1st century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Livia on a Roman sculpture. The object dates back to the beginning of the 1st century CE; discovered in Cerveteri, Italy. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Roman sculpture showing an armored torso. The object dates back to the 1st century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Sculpture of an elderly Roman. The object dates back to the 1st century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Roman sculpture depicting a woman. The object dates back to the 1st century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Roman sarcophagus with a portrait of the deceased. The object dates back to the second half of the 3rd century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Roman sculpture of a man from 69-96 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Bust of the Roman Emperor Claudius. The object dates back to 41-54 CE; discovered in Cerveteri, Italy. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
From the beginning of Roman statehood, various types of population gatherings played a huge role. They had different names – tribe committees, centurial committees, and curial committees. Their shape and competencies have evolved, so I do not want to go into excessive detail here and will continue to refer to them generally as folk assemblies.
