Roman denarius with heroic scene
The reverse of a silver Roman denarius minted in 103 BCE. The coin depicts a battle scene between a Roman soldier (right), protecting his companion, from an attack by a barbarian warrior from the Ligurian tribe.
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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.
Antique dishes discovered in Malta
Different types of antique vessels discovered in Malta from the first century BCE – 3rd century CE. The exhibition is located in Domus Romana in Malta.
Largest construction disaster of ancient Rome
The Romans left behind many wonderful buildings, many of them have survived to this day in a better or worse condition. Amphitheatres, where crowds of people gathered to see gladiatorial battles, enjoyed great popularity among the Romans. Unfortunately, one of them resulted in a huge tragedy as a result of miserliness, which resulted in a number of deaths compared to the losses of Roman legions in the battle of the Teutoburg Forest 9 CE.
Antique metal hammer
An antique metal hammer discovered in Malta. The exhibition did not provide dating and the specific place of discovery. The find is on display at Domus Romana in Malta.
Where did nickname “Caesar” come from?
“Caesar” was a title awarded since Julius Caesar to each of his successors. But what did it mean?
Hasdrubal’s fall
Hasdrubal was during the period of III Punic War the commander-in-chief of the city’s defence forces – Carthage. When the troops of Scipio destroyed the Carthaginian army outside the city, the city was cut off from the outside world, and all food delivery ceased. Residents of the city and few soldiers were at the mercy of Scipio. Hasdrubal, who was in charge of defence, asked for peace, but Scipio was merciless (or received explicit instructions from the Senate) and in the spring of 146 BCE stormed the city.
Dishes made from terracotta
Dishes made from terracotta, which were discovered in Domus Romana in Malta. The items are dated to the first century BCE – 2nd century CE.
