Roman dice made of rock crystal
Roman dice made of rock crystal. The object is dated from the 1st-2nd century CE and is housed in The British Museum.
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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.
Long Roman silver spoon
Roman silver spoon, dated circa 3rd century CE. The item is over 15 cm long.
Extremely interesting mosaic showing “evil eye”
Extremely interesting Roman mosaic showing how great fears ancient people had about the so-called the “evil eye” that was supposed to cause suffering or unhappiness.
Roman mosaic showing Neptune and Amphitrite
Roman mosaic showing Neptune and Amphitrite – the wife of the god of seas, lakes and rivers. The object was found in Herculaneum and dates back to the 1st century CE.
The remains of an ancient inn in Xanten
The remains of a 78-meter-long building have been discovered in the Roman camp of Xanten on the Rhine. Archaeologists concluded that it must have been a kind of hotel or inn at the time. The rooms in it are not only guest rooms, but also a bathhouse, bar, latrine or own garden.
Some interiors were attempted to be reconstructed using the remains from other places of this type. The photo shows a reconstructed “hotel” room for three. The beds were most likely placed as shown in the photo: two along the longer wall and one on the shorter wall. The furnishings were modest: a table (a popular pattern on three legs with a lion’s head and paw motif), a chest for clothes, a chair.
Reconstructed Roman crane
A crane was required for the construction of various facilities. The reconstructed one shown in the photo could lift weights up to 9 tons. Ropes with a diameter of 4 cm were required to lift such a load.
Probably when thicker ones were used, the device was able to carry even heavier loads. At the same time, the crane was very easy to use, did not require great effort and could even be used by a child.
Roman tombstone showing child with his parents
Roman tombstone showing a deceased child with his parents. A boy named Statutius Secundus died at the age of 4. The parents loved the child very much, as evidenced by the presentation of the whole family: the deceased son and his parents Secundianus and Cerva.
Reconstruction of tent of Roman command
Reconstruction of the Roman command tent, made by Familia Poppaea, based on reliefs from Trajan’s columns.
Interesting Roman lamp in shape of greyhound head
Roman bronze lamp in the shape of a greyhound’s head holding a hare in its mouth. It is located in the British Museum.
