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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.
Tondo with family of Septimius
The only preserved image immortalizing the imperial family, found in Egypt. The panel presents Septimius Severus with Julia Domna and her sons: Caracalla and Geta.
Snake – important symbol in Roman art
The snake was often depicted in Roman art and jewellery. According to Roman beliefs, it secured the family’s prosperity.
Golden Egyptian-Roman armband
Golden Egyptian-Roman snake-shaped armband. Dated to 1st century CE.
Fabricae – Roman armory
Until the fourth century CE, the production of armor and weapons in the Roman Empire was centralized and their execution was the responsibility of the so-called fabricae. Armories were deployed throughout entire provinces and their main task was the production of military equipment.
Death of Saturninus
Lucius Appuleius Saturninus was a well-known supporter of Gaius Marius and the tribune of the people in 100 BCE. In the same year, he began to apply for re-election and his associate and friend who at that time was the praetor and applied for the consul’s election.
Caesar and letter
In 63 BCE a Senate meeting took place regarding the Catiline conspiracy. It was attended by all prominent politicians of Rome, including Julius Caesar and Marcus Portius Cato, called Cato the Younger.
Scandal with mysteries of Bona Dea
At the beginning of May and December in Rome, an unusual mysterious feast in honour of Bona Dea (“Good Goddess”) was celebrated – an agrarian god, daughter of Faunus. The feast was worshipped only by women, due to the character of Bona Dea – a goddess who is a virgin and responsible for the fertility of women.
Cista Ficoroni – Roman container for toiletries
Cista Ficoroni is a Roman bronze container for toiletries. It is dated to the 4th century BCE.
