Stuttering was also in antiquity
October 22 is the World Day of Stuttering People. Stuttering is a fluency disorder that occurs among children, adolescents and adults, which has already occurred in ancient Rome.
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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.
Reconstruction of image of dictator Sulla
An attempt to reconstruct the image of dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla based on a bust from Munich. He was a life appointed dictator, and his rule was the time of persecution of political opponents – mainly supporters of Gaius Marius who took power in Rome, in the absence of Sulla. Sulla returned to Rome and took over the full power with the help of his army.
Roman fresco showing fullers
Roman fresco from the fullonica (dyer’s shop) of Veranius Hypsaeus in Pompeii. Object dated to I century CE; found in Pompeii. Now located in the National museum of Naples.
Roman way for hangover
Romans recommended a cold drink from the mixed raw owl’s eggs, the fried intestines of the sheep, spiced with milk thistle extract and charred bread.
Roman door planks found at Vindolanda
Roman door planks found at Vindolanda with carved numerals – possibly showing barrack room numbers.
Food tester in Rome
Pregustator was a person (usually a slave) who tried to eat or drink before serving. The rulers had a whole host of such testers, afraid to be poisoned.
Carved footprints in Italica
Footprints carved in marble. The object was found in the Roman amphitheater in Italica (province of Sevilla, Spain).
Beautifully decorated Romn jar with eagles
Beautifully decorated bronze jar, with representations of eagles. Object found in Herculaneum. Dated back to 1st century CE.
