Ancient rotunda in Thessaloniki
Ancient rotunda in Thessaloniki, Greece, built in 306 CE by order of the Emperor Galerius, who was Caesar in the East, reigned by Diocletian. His domain was especially the Balkans.
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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.
Realistic Roman bust of mature man
Realistic Roman bust of a mature man, dated 1st century CE. Object carved in marble; is in the collection of The Getty Museum (USA).
Roman piggy bank in shape of homeless girl
Roman piggy bank, made of bronze, in the shape of a homeless girl reaching for coins. Dated 25-50 CE.
Coin of Gaius Mamilius Limetano
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.
Fantastically preserved item of Roman legionary
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.
Roman gate near Fort Housesteads
Remains of the Roman Gate near Fort Housesteads (North of England), near Hadrian’s Wall. This is called Milecastle 37.
Quintilian – outstanding educator and rhetorician
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
Roman bust of Marcus Agrippa. The object was found in Capri, Italy. Dated between 40-20 BCE.
