Roman copper bucket
Roman copper bucket discovered in the area where the ancient Ta ‘Gawhar tower in Malta was located. Currently, you can admire it in the Domus Romana in Malta. The artefact is dated to 1st BCE – 1st century CE.
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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.
Double Roman inkwell
A double Roman inkwell made of bronze. Object found in the Netherlands.
Reconstruction of Roman house from Aquincum
Reconstruction of a Roman house from the ancient city of Aquincum (now Budapest, Hungary) – the then capital of the province of Pannonia Inferior. It is believed that emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote in this city at least half of his “Meditations”.
Bust of Antoninus Pius
Marble bust of emperor Antoninus Pius, dressed in a military uniform, from the middle of the 2nd century CE. Scientists believe that the object could have been created during the early reign of the emperor (around 140 CE); could also be a replica.
Ancient burial chamber in catacombs of St. Paul
Ancient burial chamber in the catacombs of St. Paul in Malta. These types of chambers were usually located at a depth of 1.5 to 2 meters, but there were also chambers at a depth of 6 meters.
Roman mosaic in the Kórnik Castle
Among its collections, the Kórnik Castle holds a unique treat for all fans of antiquity. Among many artefacts which have been bought by the owners of the Castle (primarily the families of Górkas and Działyńskis) over the decades we can find… a Pompeian mosaic!
Votive sculpture of pig
Bronze sculpture depicting a pig. The object was found in Herculaneum and had votive connotation. The inscription “HER. VOR. M.L.” means “For Hercules, from Voesius, Freedman of Marcus“. The picture was taken at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford (southern England).
Eagle made of three thousand Roman coins
An eagle made of three thousand Roman coins, which were excavated in one of the forts on the line of the Hadrian’s Wall.
Character description of Scipio Africanus the Elder
The cynical use of the faith of fellow citizens to achieve their own political goals is not a feature only of today’s politicians. Already in the earliest periods, we find examples of people using similar practices. One such person was the Scipio Africanus the Elder (236-183 BCE), whom we know, thanks to reports from Polybius, that he had at least twice done such operations.
