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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.
Volumnia
For a long time, women were not allowed to appear in theatrical performances, and women played men’s roles. The only exception was a group of mimes, among whom you could meet women. One of the most famous mimics was a Volumnia, a freedman of Publius Volumnius Eutrapelus, who took the name Cytheris in honor of Aphrodite from Cytheris.
Eros of Centocelle
Roman marble bust of the Eros of Centocelle. Dated back to circa 120-180 CE. It was created as a copy basing on a Greek sculpture of the 4th century BCE.
Did ancients cipher messages?
Did the ancients cipher messages? Of course – they used the so-called Laconian cane for this purpose (scytale).
Roman amber pendant
Roman amber pendant. Dated to circa 1st century CE.
Roman figurine of litter carriers
Roman figurine of two litter carriers. Dated to second half of 1st century CE.
Fragment of Roman tablet
Fragment of a marble Roman tablet giving the names and status of male citizens.
