Roman bronze fork
Roman bronze (most probably an alloy of copper and tin) fork. Dated back to 1st–4th century CE.
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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.
Hero Marcus Atilius Regulus
Marcus Atilius Regulus is one of the Roman heroes who embodied the most important virtues: bravery (virtus) and duty towards the state (officium). During First Punic War (264-241 BCE), he fought against Carthaginian army and even threatened capital, Carthage. However, in the spring of the year 255 BCE, there was a battle at Tunis, where the Carthaginian army completely smashed Regulus’s army and he was taken as prisoner.
Magnificent Roman gold pendant
Magnificent Roman gold pendant in the form of graduated spheres representing grapes. Dated back to II century CE.
“Fabian strategy”
After the destruction of Roman army in the battle of Lake Trasimeno in 217 BCE, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus Cunctator (“the delayer”) was entrusted with the dictator’s dignity to save the Republic’s in a crisis situation. Fabius decided to avoid an open confrontation with the army of Hannibal, leading the war against the Carthaginians. His plan was to follow the legions behind Hannibal’s army at such a distance that there was no short circuit, and at the same time not lose sight of the rival.
Roman bone doll
Roman bone doll, dated back to 3rd-4th century CE.
Roman vessel with handles
Roman iridescent glass vessel with a top handle and graduated handles on either side. Dated back to I century CE.
Reconstruction of Varus image
An attempt to reconstruct the image of Publius Quinctilius Varus, who commanded three Roman legions (XVII, XVIII and XIX) destroyed in the Teutoburg Forest by the Germans under the command of Arminius. As a result of the defeat, legionary eagles were lost, what was a disgrace to the Romans’ honor.
Roman glass bowl
Perfectly made Roman glass bowl. Dated back to half of I century CE.
