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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 coin minted to honour the Mamilius gens, by Gaius Mamilius Limetano. The object is dated to the beginning of the 1st century BCE. The reverse of the coin shows the image of Odysseus, whom the family members considered their former ancestor.
A fantastically preserved item of clothing of a Roman legionary. This item was attached to a black glass necklace. The object is dated to the 1st century CE.
Remains of the Roman Gate near Fort Housesteads (North of England), near Hadrian’s Wall. This is called Milecastle 37.
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (approx. 35 – approx. 96 CE) became famous for his work “Institutes of Oratory”, on which many a humanist grew up. Quintilian taught the rhetoric for which he became famous in the Roman Empire, but he was also an outstanding educator. The scientist raised problems that concern modern people and that is why his thought is valid.
Roman bust of Marcus Agrippa. The object was found in Capri, Italy. Dated between 40-20 BCE.
Richly decorated Roman cup made of silver. The object was found in what is now the Netherlands and dates back to the 1st century BCE.
Marble head of a Roman woman from the times of Antonine dynasty (96-192 CE), with a feminine hairstyle typical of that period (hair gathered and arranged in a decorative manner on the back) It is in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
