Ancient Roman trepan
Ancient Roman trepan – used in Roman medicine to drill a circular hole in bone or other tissue by pressing and twisting. The object is made of bronze.
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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.
Graphics showing fragment of Trajan’s Column
Graphics showing a fragment of Trajan’s Column – the Emperor’s Monument. The artwork is by Fernando G. Baptista.
Roman decorated spoon with dolphin-shaped ornament
Roman decorated spoon with a dolphin-shaped ornament. The object is made of rock crystal and bone. Dated to the 1st century CE.
Roman statue depicting acrobat
Roman statue depicting an acrobat. The object is made of bronze and dates back to the 2nd century CE.
Roman statue depicting sheep
Roman statue made of bronze shows a sheep. Object dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE.
Colonia Ulpia Traiana
On 12 CE on the Rhine, near today’s Xanten (Germany), the Romans began building the first legionary camp. Its development was stopped in the years 69-70 CE, when a revolt broke out – the local population (Batavas) opposed the Roman rule.
Reconstruction of image of Marcus Aurelius
Reconstruction of the image of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (reign 161-180 CE). He was one of the most outstanding and educated emperors of Rome. Due to his extraordinary interest in philosophy, he was called “the philosopher on the throne”.
