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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.
Roman vessel from golden glass
Roman golden glass vessel with a hunting scene. Object dated to the 3rd century CE and is housed in the Cleveland Art Museum in the USA.
Fayum portrait of girl
Fayum portrait of a girl adorned with jewelry: a necklace, earrings and a pendant on her head. Object dated to the 2nd century CE; found in the Havara necropolis, on Fayum oasis in northern Egypt.
Villa Romana di Patti in Sicily
Roman villa called Villa Romana di Patti is located on the north coast of Sicily. The vast remains of the building that have survived prove that it was a luxurious villa with a latifundium.
Sculpture of Roman general
Sculpture of a Roman general from the 2nd century CE, made of white marble. The figure depicted was holding in his left hand a shield decorated with the image of a Gorgon / Medusa.
Roman villa in south of Sicily
In the south of Sicily, near the city of Agrigento, on the waterfront are the remains of a Roman villa from the 1st century CE. The property was discovered in 1907.
Roman sarcophagus of 10-year-old girl
Roman sarcophagus where a 10-year-old girl is buried with her musical instruments. The object was found in Nijmegen (The Netherlands) and it is situated in the Valkhof Museum.
What was Marcus Tullius Cicero really like?
Marcus Tullius Cicero is considered a great politician, thinker, philosopher, lawyer, and above all a speaker and defender. His main occupation was defence and prosecution before Roman courts. Without even realizing it, many repeat his sayings or famous parems, and young lawyers learn to speak from his speeches.
Quintessence of apotheosis of Roman emperors – most significant visualization of power of Roman Empire right next to triumph
Paul Zanker in his book “Apoteoza cesarzy rzymskich. Rytuał i przestrzeń miejska” accurately describes the ritual of apotheosis, also known as consecratio. At the same time, he comes to interesting general conclusions, comparing the apotheosis with contemporary mass events, such as the Oktoberfest. He explains that since the dawn of time, man has preferred to be in a community with certain rules and unique values. A Roman watching the solemn “Ascension” of the Emperor felt proud, a Pole who participated in the Independence March celebrations was proud.
