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Curiosities of ancient Rome

The world of the ancient Romans was rich in extraordinary, and sometimes even surprising, facts. We draw our knowledge of Roman daily life, customs, and mentality primarily from works left by ancient writers and historians. It is thanks to them that we discover information that is astonishing today – sometimes even hard to believe. Below are some interesting facts that reveal a lesser-known and less obvious side of the Roman world.

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Ceremonial chariot was discovered during excavations of Roman villa just outside walls of ancient Pompeii.

Ceremonial chariot was discovered during excavations of a Roman villa just outside the walls of ancient Pompeii. The four-wheeled vehicle, made of wood and iron, with bronze and tin decorations, was preserved almost perfectly when the city was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. In 2018, it was discovered in a portico opposite the stables, where archaeologists found the remains of three horses, one still in harness.

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4 August 2026
Ceremonial chariot was discovered during excavations of Roman villa just outside walls of ancient Pompeii.

Marble sculpture of woman’s head

During archaeological excavations in ancient Corinth, a marble sculpture depicting a woman’s head was discovered. The monument dates back to the 2nd century CE, a period when the city was one of the most important centers of the Roman province of Achaea. The object is on display at the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth.

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10 July 2026
Marble sculpture of woman's head