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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.
Aristocratic families kept in the atrium, in their homes, death masks of their ancestors. Such masks were worn during funerals. In 78 BCE during Sulla’s funeral, apparently, about six thousand such masks took part in the march and funeral ceremony. Similarly, it was to be during the funeral of Marcus Claudius Marcellus, in 23 BCE.
The Law of the Twelve Tables, in ancient communications, appears as a plebeian victory over an aristocracy. However, not everyone knows that, according to sources, their creation was associated with dramatic events and a private tragedy.
Roman tombstone with a portrait of priest from Palmyra (Syria) and an Aramaic inscription. The object dates to the II century CE; was found in the Roman Singidunum (now Belgrade, Serbia). The object is located in the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade.
Roman fresco depicting Mars (god of war) and Venus (goddess of love) – lovers who, according to ancient myths, were to hide their love before Volcano (god of fire), husband of Venus. The object was found in Herculaneum.
In the vicinity of the castle in Trenčín (Roman camp Laurgaricio) in Slovakia, a preserved inscription was found, which, as it turned out, was carved by Roman legionaries during the Marcomannic Wars (167-180 CE), fought during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Reconstruction of the image of Roman emperor Maximinus Thrax made by History in 3D. Maximinus Thrax reigned as emperor in 235-238 CE. He is considered the first barbarian who wore imperial purple.
Ludus latrunculorum (also called latrunculi or latrones or milites) was a Roman board game that was extremely popular. Most likely, two players took part in the game.
Ivory panel showing the death of Judas and the crucifixion of Christ. This is one of the earliest representations of the crucifixion that has survived to our time. The object dates to the 5th century CE. Currently, it is in The British Museum in London.
