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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.
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 the 2nd century CE.
Ancient tombstone of Lucius Aelius Melitinos, the youngest son of Myron and Felicula. The baby’s name – Melitinos – means “sweet as honey” in Greek.
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 state, which was struggling with population decline after years of civil wars. It was established in 18 BCE as part of the reforms contained in the Lex Iulia de Maritandis Ordinibus and Lex Papia Poppaea laws.
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, 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 Sulis Minerva. Interestingly, the water flowing from these springs has a constant temperature of around 46°C and comes from rain that penetrated the geological layers even 10,000 years ago. Today the baths are one of the best-preserved Roman buildings in Britain and attract tourists from all over the world.
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).
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.
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 the 1st century CE in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
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 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.
