Curiosities of ancient Rome
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Corinth Channel – ancient plans for great construction
Corinth Channel, which today connects the Ionian Sea with the Aegean Sea, was a construction dream in ancient times. The Corinth Channel is strategically and economically important because it avoids swimming all of the Peloponnese. Moreover, in ancient times, swimming ... Read more
Polybolos – ancient Greek machine gun?
In the world of ancient military, the Greeks and Romans perfected siege art, constructing machines that were awakened by the battlefields. One of the most fascinating inventions of those times was polybolos – a weapon, which can be called the ... Read more
Roman fresco showing Diana
Roman fresco showing Diana, the goddess of hunting, animals and forests. Facility dated half of the first century BCE; discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples..
Peristyle of House of Menander
Peristyl of the House of Menander in Pompeii is an impressive atrium surrounded by a colonnade, which belonged to one of the richest houses in the city. An interesting fact is that during excavations, over 100 silver vessels hidden in ... Read more
Pair of finely detailed bronze Murmillo Gladiator brooches
Pair of finely detailed bronze Murmillo Gladiator brooches. The figurines are 5 cm high and show such details as the characteristic murmillo helmet, gladius, scutum and manica (shoulder).
Helmet of Roman legionary
Helmet of a Roman legionary who was discovered in Dacia (current Romania). The building was discovered in 1968 at the Roman camp of legion IV Flavia Felix . The helmet has the cheek covers, a protective roof and neck cover. ... Read more
Roman terracotta lamp in shape of gladiator helmet
Roman terracotta olive olive lamp in the shape of a gladiator helmet. The object is over 1900 years old and was discovered in the tomb at Via Appia, outside Rome.
Fayum mummy portrait of young woman
Fayum mummy portrait of young woman, discovered in Egypt, shown with a crescent -shaped pendant – such artifact was given to girls to protect them from evil spirits. Fayum mummy portraits were realistic portraits made on wood, which were made ... Read more
Roman sculpture showing Aesculap
Roman sculpture showing Aesculap, the god of medicine. object dated to the second century CE. Discovered in Formiae in the campaign (Italy). The artifact is located in NY Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Roman sculpture probably showing Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Roman sculpture probably showing Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a Roman dictator from the first century BCE. The object dated to the first century BCE. The artifact is located in NY Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
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