Roman with beard on sculpture
Roman with a beard on a sculpture. The object dates back to the mid-2nd century CE; discovered in the Tomb of Licinius in Rome. 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.
Forum Boarium – animal market
In ancient Rome, one of the oldest forums was the Forum Boarium. The Forum Boarium together with Forum Holitorium1 were located at a strategic point on the Tiber at the first crossing of the river.
Law and society of ancient Rome
Many legal systems in the world today, such as the French legal system, are based on Roman law. Law and order were essential to the governance of the Roman Empire; there were many laws and many ways to interpret them. They were all unified by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century CE. A significant reform of the law was carried out by Emperor Justinian (reigned 527-565). His law is known as the Justinian Code. It became the basis of Western European law.
Roman sculpture depicting Mercury
Roman sculpture depicting Mercury (Greek Hermes), the messenger of the gods. The object was discovered in Hadrian’s villa and dates back to the 2nd century CE. It is a copy of a Greek original from around 330 BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark). The facility was restored in the 18th century.
Roman sculpture depicting Greek intellectual
Roman sculpture depicting a Greek intellectual. The object is a copy of a Greek original from the 4th century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Sulpture showing young man
Sculpture showing a young man; perhaps Narcissus, Paris or Adonis. The object dates back to the 2nd century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Roman bust of Lucius Verus
Roman bust of Lucius Verus, who ruled from 161-169 CE. The object was discovered in the Tomb of Licinius in Rome. The emperor was depicted in the sculpture as an 8-year-old child in 138 CE, when he was adopted by Emperor Antoninus Pius. Lucius wears a paludamentum, a long woolen military cloak. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Roman sculpture showing Roman
Roman sculpture showing a Roman. Object dated to 40-30 BCE; discovered in the Temple of Hercules in Cori (Italy). The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Limestone sculpture depicting lion
Limestone sculpture depicting a lion. The object dates back to the times of the Roman Empire. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark), and was discovered in northern Italy.
Herm of Mercury
Roman sculpture showing Mercury (Greek equivalent – Hermes), the so-called herma. Herms were born in Greece, where they traditionally depicted the very popular god Hermes (hence their name).
