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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.
The great grandfather of Lucius Sergius Catiline, a Roman who tried to overthrow the republic in the year 63 BCE, was the hero of the Second Punic War. He was named M. Sergius Silus. He was twice captured by the army of Hannibal and was imprisoned for twenty months. He was named after M. Sergiusz Silus. He was twice captured by the army of Hannibal and was imprisoned for twenty months.
The small town of Orbe in western Switzerland abounds in a huge amount of Roman mosaics. It is certainly the largest collection of this type of art from Roman times, north of the Alps. Interestingly, very few enthusiasts know about what is evidenced by the small number of tourists visiting this place.
Roman fibula showing gladiator fight. Dated back to 2-3 century CE.
In an Italian city in the north of Italy – Como – hundreds of gold Roman coins were found. The objects are dated to the 5th century CE, and found in a stone urn in the basement of Cressioni’s theater.
Roman fresco showing woman on balcony. Dated back to 1st century BCE – 1st century CE. Currently, located in Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
