Curiosities of ancient Rome
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Discovered statue of goddess Nike
In September 2023, in the ancient city of Syedra (southern Türkiye), a statue of the goddess Nike (Goddess of Victory) consisting of 35-40 fragments was discovered under a certain tomb. The statue is 83 cm high and dates back to ... Read more
Ancient tombstone of Lucius Aelius Melitinos
Ancient tombstone of Lucius Aelius Melitinos, the youngest son of Myron and Felicula. The baby’s name – Melitinos – means “sweet as honey” in Greek. On the tombstone we can read that the child lived for 13 months and 9 ... Read more
Ius trium liberorum – “law of three children”
Ius trium liberorum (“law of three children”) was a privilege introduced by Emperor Augustus (ruled 27 BCE – 14 CE) as part of his social and demographic reforms. Its aim was to increase the number of births in the Roman ... Read more
Rare and unusual Roman ring
Rare and unusual Roman bronze ring from the 1st Century BCE with a beautifully crafted intaglio which displays Gaius Julius Caesar.
Roman thermae in Bath
Roman thermae in Bath, England, known as Thermae Aquae Sulis, was an important center of social life in ancient times. It was created around 60 CE, around natural thermal springs that the Romans considered sacred, dedicating them to the goddess ... Read more
Roman religious mask
Roman religious mask, which was probably worn by a priest during religious processions. The object was discovered in a drain in the Roman baths in Bath (England).
Ancient Roman stone with inscription
An ancient Roman stone with an inscription was discovered in Bath (England). As it turns out, the object refers to the practice of haruspices, who used to tell fortunes from the entrails of animals. The inscription reads: “DEAE SVLI L ... Read more
Trajan at wall in London
Under the so-called “London Wall”, which dates back to Roman times, there is a sculpture of Emperor Trajan (reigned 98-117 CE). The sculpture was made of bronze in the 20th century. It is a copy of a Roman original from ... Read more
Aphrodite (Venus) on Roman sculpture
Aphrodite (Venus) on a Roman sculpture that is a replica (2nd century CE) of an original from Greek times. The object is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (Italy).
Sculpture showing standing lion
Sculpture showing a standing lion; made of limestone. The Roman object dates back to the imperial period; discovered in northern Italy. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
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