Roman weight
The photo shows a Roman weight, which was used to weight fishing nets. The object is dated to the 1st century CE.
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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.
Reconstruction of Roman measuring tool – groma
26,000 Playmobil blocks at the Battle of Zama
Jean-Michel Lhuillier used 26,000 Playmobil bricks to depict the famous battle of Zama in 202 BCE. In this challenge Scipio Africanus defeated the great Hannibal and crossed out the odds of Carthage for winning the Second Punic War.
Reconstruction of Caracalla’s image
An attempt to reconstruct the bust of the emperor Caracalla. Made by Roma Aeterna (Archéologie et Histoire).
Nutritional secrets of gladiators
In 1993, an ancient cemetery was found in Ephesus (western part of Turkey), the former capital of the Roman province of Asia. Scientists had two suspicions suggesting that this is a mass grave of gladiators.
Mask of elite Roman cavalry
Mask of elite Roman cavalry (equites Romani), used during parades. The object found in the Netherlands, dates from the 1st century CE.
