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.
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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.
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.
Name of month January
Name of the month January comes from the Roman god Janus. The Latin name of the month of January is Ianuarius. He was the god of all origins, and also the guardian of doors, gates, passages and bridges, the patron of alliances and agreements. His main celebration was the first day of the year (calendae Ianuariae), when people made each other wishes and gave small gifts (such as a baked cake called ianual) for a good omen; at that time, newly elected officials were also appointed.
Lack of enemies is threat
Plutarch mentions that most of the people claimed that the destruction of Carthage and the conquest of Greece gave Rome security and a chance of harmonious existence. The Greek historian, however, cites the opinion of Roman politician – Nasica, who believed that such situation is in fact a threat to Roman statehood.
