Curiosities of ancient Rome

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The world of the ancient Romans was rich in extraordinary, and sometimes even surprising, facts. We draw our knowledge of Roman daily life, customs, and mentality primarily from works left by ancient writers and historians. It is thanks to them that we discover information that is astonishing today – sometimes even hard to believe. Below are some interesting facts that reveal a lesser-known and less obvious side of the Roman world.

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Roman woman with lush curls on sculpture

Roman woman with lush curls on sculpture. The object dates back to the 3rd century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).Więcej

Insula dell’Ara Coeli

The insula was built at the turn of the 1st and 2nd centuries CE and was later rebuilt many times. It is located at the foot of the Capitoline Hill, from Via del Teatro di…Więcej

Preserved sculpture of Germanicus

Preserved sculpture of Germanicus, which dates back to 15 BCE – 19 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark). He was one of the most famous Roman leaders. He became…Więcej

Realistic sculpture of Roman

Realistic sculpture of Roman. The object dates back to the 1st century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).Więcej

Preserved Roman and Greek sculptures on display at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Preserved Roman and Greek sculptures on display at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark). The Glyptotek Museum, also known as Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, is one of the most important art museums in Denmark. It…Więcej

Preserved Roman brick that shows man’s handprint

Preserved Roman brick that shows the handprint of a man who probably placed his hand on the material while it was drying after kneading. The object is about 2,000 years old and was found in…Więcej

Interesting and unusual sculpture – Bacchus and Cupid

Here is a sculpture from the 2nd century CE, probably a Roman copy of an older Greek work. Its detailed origin is unknown. At first, the entire group may evoke mixed feelings and unhealthy associations.…Więcej

Young man from reign of Emperor Nero

Young man from the reign of Emperor Nero (54-68 CE). The Roman sculpture is in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.Więcej

Roman matron

Roman matron depicted in a sculpture. Object made of marble; dating back to the 1st century BCE.Więcej

Roman sculpture of young boy

Roman sculpture of a young boy. Object dated to 30-50 CE; discovered in a tomb in Rome. Portraits of children were not common until the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BCE – 14 CE).Więcej

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