Interesting Roman lamp in shape of foot
Roman bronze foot lamp. Object dated to the late 1st century CE.
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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.
Well-preserved head of Alexander Severus
A preserved head from a Roman statue depicting the Roman Emperor Alexander Severus. Object dated to 222-235 CE; made of bronze. The artefact is in the Archaeological Museum in Dion (Greece).
Himmler and “Germania”
“Germania” was written around 98 CE by the Roman historian Publius Cornelius Tacitus. It describes the history and situation of the Germanic tribes with whom Rome came into contact. “Germania” didn’t get much attention until the 15th century.
Roman two-handed bottle
Roman two-handed liquid bottle. The object comes from Palestine and dates back to the 4th century CE.
Roman mosaics of horsemen from each team
Beautiful Roman mosaics showing the horsemen of each team: Green (prasina), Blue (venata), White (albata), and Red (russata). The objects are dated to the 3rd century CE and are located in the archaeological museum next to Roma Termini main station. Originally, mosaics adorned the cubiculum floor of Villa dei Severi.
Arch of Constantine the Great in 18th and 20th centuries
Arch of Constantine the Great on a postcard from the early 20th century and in a painting by Giovanni Antonio Canal from the 18th century. The painting is in the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
Pair of Roman pendants in shape of comic masks
A pair of Roman gold pendants showing comic masks. Objects dated to the 1st century BCE.
Roman statuette of “Thraex”
Roman statuette depicting a gladiator of “Thraex” type. The warrior is shown wearing a typical helmet with a curved sword. The object is made of bronze and dates back to the 2nd century CE. The object was found in Dubljani (Serbia). Nowadays it can be admired at the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade.
Unique Roman gold earring
Unique Roman gold earring. Dated to the 2nd century CE.
