Gladiator statuette of thraex
Roman statuette of gladiator thraex. The object dates to the 2nd century CE, found in Dubljani in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The facility is located in the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade.
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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.
Pater familias could decide on death of family member
In ancient Rome, the father of the family (pater familias) was a person with exceptional social rights. Among other things, he had the right to decide even about the lives of other family members.
Gladiator’s pernicious fame
Gladiator Spiculus convinced himself that life in grace is uncertain and changeable and that nothing lasts forever. He fought in the arena, he was the favourite of the emperor, he gained fame and enormous wealth, which every Roman certainly dreamed of, but it was this that ultimately led him to destruction.
Roman basilica in London
The three-story basilica built by the Romans in Londinium, distant from the capital of the Empire, was the largest structure of this type located north of the Alps. Constructed in 70 CE, enlarged in the years 90-120, it was the seat of the then city authorities, administration, treasury, temples and courts.
Roman remains and fragments of belt
Roman remains and fragments of the belt found in the grave. The objects are dated to the 4th century CE. The discovery was made in the town of Niš (southern Serbia) – the ancient necropolis of Naissus. Both Christians and followers of traditional Roman deities were buried there.
Largest sundial (Solarium Augusti)
Horologium Solarium Augusti was the largest sundial and calendar of all time. The monument was located in Rome on Field of Mars. Currently, this obelisk is located in Piazza Montecitorio in Rome in front of the Chamber of Deputies.
Mighty Pompey the Great
The conquests of Gnaeus Pompey in the east were so spectacular that the living at that time compared the Roman commander to the famous Alexander the Great – hence he later adopted the nickname “the Great”, meaning Magnus. His strength and political significance grew so much that in practice he was the independent king in the years 66-62 BCE.
