Skeletons of family hiding against earthquake
Skeletons found in a Roman house in Kourion, Cyprus, by David and Noelle Soren in the mid-1980s.
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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.
Agrippina the Younger – mother of Nero
Agrippina the Younger was initially adored by her son Nero. He took power after Emperor Claudius, who was poisoned with a mushroom dish in 54 CE, mainly due to the active actions of his mother.
Roman glass made by method of glass forming
Roman glass made by the method of glass forming, reassuring the scene from the chariot race. On the glass, the inscription: “Va Pyramus” (Go on Pyramus).
Roman glass bowl showing Roman marriage
Roman glass bowl showing a Roman marriage from the 4th century CE, with the inscription: “Honey, hope you would live long”.
Roman glass cup
Roman glass cup depicting the fight of gladiators. Dated back to 2nd century CE.
Roman fresco showing Venus in shell
Roman fresco on back wall of the peristylium from the House of Venus in a Shell (built in the 1st century BCE in Pompeii). The goddess of love is depicted inside a shell, after its birth, according to the myth reported by the Greek poet Hesiod.
Roman horn to drink
Glass, decorated with blue and green drops, Roman horn for drinking. An object dating back to the first half of the 4th century CE. The item was discovered in Cologne, Germany.
Roman cicada brooches
Roman cicada brooches. Objects dated back to 4th-5th century CE.
