Fayum portrait showing middle-aged man
Fayum portrait showing a middle-aged man. The painting is dated to the 2nd century CE and comes from Egypt under Roman rule. The objectis located in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow (Russia).
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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.
Roman statue depicting Roman legionary
Roman statue depicting a Roman legionary. The object is made of bronze and dates back to the 2nd century CE; is located at The British Museum.
Roman amphitheater in Italica
Roman amphitheater in Italica (present-day Santiponce) in Spain. It was one of the largest objects of this type in the Roman Empire, which could hold up to 25,000 spectators. The amphitheatre has been preserved well despite the passage of hundreds of years. The object was built during the reign of Hadrian (117-138 CE).
Roman mosaic showing happy she-wolf with twins
Roman mosaic showing a happy she-wolf with twins – Romulus and Remus. The object was found in Aldborough (North East England). It can now be admired at the Leeds City Museum. The work was either made on purpose in such way, or the artist did not put much effort into making it.
Visualization of Corinth in 2nd century CE
Inserting computer reconstruction of ancient Corinth (central Greece) from the 2nd century CE. Corinth after years of wars on the Peloponnesian Peninsula, in 146 BCE was destroyed by the Romans. After 100 years, the city was rebuilt and became the capital of Achaia. In the 2nd century CE, it was a well-developed city with a port.
Roman portrait of young man with beard
Roman portrait of a young man with a beard. The object comes from Egypt, which was under Roman rule. The picture is an example of a Fayum portrait.
Fragment of head of Emperor Lucius Verus
Head detail Emperor Lucius Verus. The object is dated to the 2nd century CE.
Portrait of young man from Roman Egypt after eye surgery
Portrait of a young man from Roman Egypt with a visible incision on his right eye after surgery. Object dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE. Example of Fayum portrait.
