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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Sculpture of goddess with crown

Sculpture of a goddess with a crown. The head has been preserved and was placed on a powerful statue of a goddess, who was probably the personification of the city in Latium. The proof of…Więcej

Sculpture of Roman Emperor Macrinus

Sculpture of the Roman Emperor Macrinus (reigned 217-218 CE). Macrinus was the prefect of the praetorians and he was supposed to kill Emperor Caracalla in 217 CE. Raised to the Roman throne by the troops…Więcej

Baths of Titus

Colosseum is such an overwhelmingly monumental monument that few people pass by it and pay attention to other remains of the ancient Roman world that are located nearby. Today’s post will be devoted to one…Więcej

Sculpture of Julia Domna

Sculpture by Julia Domna from the end of the 2nd century CEJulia was the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, who reigned from 193 to 211 CE. He won the civil war and stabilized the situation…Więcej

Sculpture of Hadrian

Sculpture of Hadrian, emperor in the years 117-138 CE, who was the third of the so-called five good emperors. The object was discovered in Rome. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen…Więcej

Fresco discovered in Pompeii showing child wearing hooded cloak

A fresco discovered in Pompeii showing a child wearing a hooded cloak. He is accompanied by a dog. They both sit among the grapes. This is a great example of ancient naturalism.Więcej

Sculpture probably depicting Julia Titia

A sculpture probably showing Julia Titia, the daughter of Emperor Titus, who reigned in 79-81 CE. The object dates back to around 90 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).…Więcej

Roman sculpture depicting Agrippina the Younger

Roman sculpture depicting Agrippina the Younger (ca. 16 – 59 CE), wife of Emperor Claudius. The object dates back to the 1st century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).…Więcej

Livia on Roman sculpture

Livia on a Roman sculpture. The object dates back to the beginning of the 1st century CE; discovered in Cerveteri, Italy. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark). Livia Drusilla (Livia…Więcej

Roman sculpture showing torso

Roman sculpture showing an armored torso. The object dates back to the 1st century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).Więcej

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