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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.
When in 313 CE Constantine the Great announced with the emperor of the eastern part – Licinius – tolerance edict in Mediolanum, the freedom of religion in the Roman Empire. In practice, this meant that the rapidly spreading Christianity would be able to get out of hiding and start publicly proclaiming the truths of faith in Christ.
On August 9, 378 CE near Adrianopol (once Thrace, now the province of Edirne in Turkey) there was a great battle, the result of which Saint Ambrose summed up with the words: “the end of all humanity, the end of the world”. The goths who were admitted to the Roman lands defeated Valens army and directed the fate of the Roman Empire to decline.
The words of Julius Caesar “Veni, vidi, vici” felt after a quick victory over king of Pontus. In 47 BCE Pharnaces II of Pontus challenged Rome. The matter was resolved by Caesar during the quick campaign ended with the victorious battle of Zela (47 BCE).
Roman baths (Aquae Flavianae) were created during the reign of the Flavian dynasty, at the end of the 1st century CE. The site is located in the Aurès Mountains – mountain range in Khenchel province in Algeria. Baths are still in use today.
The marble head of the first emperor Augustus. The object was found at the Roman theater in Lisbon. Currently, the artifact can be admired in the local museum. Dated to the 1st century CE.
The kiss plays an important role in many cultures to this day. It was no different in ancient times. Ancient Romans used it as a sign of friendship, respect or even greetings (salutatio) of the client’s patron.
At present, there is a common misconception that the vomitorium was a room specially dedicated by the ancient Romans to empty the stomach during banquets.
