Curiosities of ancient Rome
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Adlocutio – speech by Roman leader to his soldiers
Adlocutio, the speech of a Roman commander to his soldiers, was one of the most important public acts in the army of ancient Rome. It was both a formal speech and a gesture of power that demonstrated the strength of ... Read more
Populares – voice of people in Roman Senate
Roman republic is famous for its rich political system, which has developed a complex power structure over the centuries. At the heart of this system, various political parties competed with each other, the most famous of which were the optimates ... Read more
Curia Hostilia – first Roman Senate
Curia Hostilia is one of the oldest and most important places related to the political functioning of ancient Rome. Built according to legend by the third king of Rome, Tullus Hostilius, this curia was the central meeting place of the ... Read more
Hero of Alexandria – genius of ancient technology
Hero of Alexandria, one of the most famous scientists of the ancient world, became famous as a brilliant inventor and mathematician whose works are still admired today. He lived in the 1st century CE and operated mainly in Alexandria, which ... Read more
Negotium – business, work and public life in ancient Rome
In ancient Rome, the term “negotium” meant professional activity, both in the economic and political sense. It was the opposite of “otium” – free time devoted to rest, reflection or cultural life. Negotium played a key role in shaping the ... Read more
“As you are Gaius, I am Gaia” – well-known Roman phrase
The phrase “As you are Gaius, I am Gaia” (Ubi tu Gaius, ibi ego Gaia) is one of the most symbolic sayings related to marriage in ancient Rome. Historical context This phrase was used as part of a wedding ritual ... Read more
Roman city plans – how did Romans mark out streets?
Romans were known for their excellent engineering sense, which was reflected not only in the construction of aqueducts and roads but also in the planning of cities and forts. In particular, the street marking system became one of the most ... Read more
Amber in ancient Rome – treasure of Baltic Sea in hands of emperors
In ancient Rome, amber was a valued material with many uses, from jewellery to amulets and home decorations. Its extraordinary beauty, healing properties and rarity attracted the attention not only of wealthy citizens but also of the emperors themselves. Where ... Read more
“From the Founding of the City” – great work of Titus Livius
Titus Livius (59 BCE – 17 CE), one of the most important historians of ancient Rome, left behind a monumental work – “Ab Urbe Condita” (i.e. “From the Founding of the City”, also called “History of Rome”). His work, originally ... Read more
Porta Portuensis – important gate to Rome
Porta Portuensis was one of the monumental gates in the defensive walls of ancient Rome, built during the times of Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century CE. The gate was located in the western part of the city, near today’s ... Read more
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