Sculpture of Roman boy
Sculpture of a Roman boy. The object dates back to the beginning of the 2nd century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
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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.
Sculpture of Roman from 1st century BCE
Sculpture of a Roman from the 1st century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Old man Hercules
When we visit museums of ancient art, we usually admire marble or bronze sculptures depicting beautiful figures – gods, goddesses, heroes, warriors, nymphs, etc. The art of those times is associated with the cult of the beauty of the human body, youth, harmonious proportions, classic beauty, well-groomed muscles. e.t.c.
Roman sculpture depicting goddess Juno
Roman sculpture depicting the goddess Juno (Greek Hera). The object dates back to the mid-2nd century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Sculpture of Vespasian’s daughter – Flavia Domitilla
Roman sculpture of Flavia Domitilla – daughter of Vespasian. Object dated to 69-96 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Did the Romans know the world was a round blue sphere before the rest of the world?
There is strong evidence that the ancient Greeks and Romans knew the world was a round globe before the rest of the world learned of it.
Roman sculpture probably depicting Emperor Nerva
Roman sculpture probably depicting Emperor Nerva (reigned 96-98 CE), who took over after the death of Domitian and handed over power to Trajan. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Bust of Roman woman
Bust of a Roman woman from 1st BCE – 1st century CE. Object discovered in Italy. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Why Christians chose to Hail Zeus!
After the Roman General Titus conquered the violent rebellion in Jerusalem and Judea, he devised 4 solutions to prevent it from happening again.
Carved head of Emperor Tiberius
Carved head of Emperor Tiberius, who reigned from 14-37 CE. The object dates back to 10-20 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
