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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 gemstone with portrait of woman
Roman gemstone with a portrait of a woman from the beginning of the 1st century CE. The elegant hairstyle with tight hair and a small bun was fashionable during the reign of Octavian Augustus (27 BCE – 14 CE).
Reconstruction of image of Apollodorus of Damascus
Reconstruction of the image of Apollodorus of Damascus. He was one of the most famous architects of antiquity. He worked for Emperor Trajan, for whom he was extremely useful, among others during the so-called Dacian wars – he designed a bridge that was thrown across the Danube to make it possible for Roman legions to cross the river.
Attitude of Roman elite to bars, cafes and eateries
The Roman elite despised and worried about what the rest of the population did in their free time. Although the Romans coming from the upper classes had a negative attitude to shows and performances, where large numbers of people gathered, the bars, cheap cafes and eateries were worse anyway.
Reconstruction of Roman water organs
Reconstruction of the Roman water organ (hydraulis) in Bath (England), which is an invention of the Greek scholar Ktesibios, who lived in the 3rd century BCE in Alexandria.
Roman relief showing water organs and gladiators
Roman relief showing the water organs (hydraulis) and on the sides of the gladiators during the fight. The water organ was distinguished by a loud sound and was used in amphitheaters and ancient theaters to make the show more attractive. The object was found in Trier (West Germany).
Roman cup made of green glass
Roman cup made of green glass with handles. Object dated to the 5th-6th century CE. Height 15.5 cm.
Roman tile with paw prints
Roman tile, with animal paw prints, from a military granary in Romania.
