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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.
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 with handles. Object dated to the 5th-6th century CE. Height 15.5 cm.
Roman tile, with animal paw prints, from a military granary in Romania.
Roman marble bust of a young man. Object dated to the 1st century CE. Located in the Vatican Museums.
Cassius Chaerea was a Roman soldier serving in the Roman army during the fighting in Germania. However, we are best known from the accounts of Suetonius as the person who killed the emperor Caligula for personal reasons.
Roman marble bust of a lovely 16-year-old girl named Minatia Polla. The object is dated around 40 CE. Located in the Baths of Diocletian, Rome.
Visualization of Golden House of Nero, the great palace of the emperor, which was built in the years 64-68 CE. Construction work was stopped after his death. The Golden House of Nero, also known as Domus Aurea, was located between the Palatine and Esquiline hills. It was in the “Golden House” that Nero spent his last day of life in 68 CE.
