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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.
Beautifully decorated Roman pitcher jug
Roman painted glass one handled jug. Dated back to I century CE. Found in Ismant el-Kharab, ancient Kellis, Egypt. Depicting combatant gladiators.
Roman glass head flask
Roman glass head flask. Dated back to 1st-2nd century CE.
Bad luck of Pasitiles
Pliny the Elder mentions that in the first century BCE an artist from southern Italy named Pasitiles went to the wharf – where African animals were kept for performances in the arena – to engrave the lion there.
Spartacus trick
When Spartacus and his army were surrounded by Romans, he decided to do the trick. He ordered to tie the bodies of fallen comrades to poles outside the camp and arm them with available equipment.
Beautifully decorated Roman ships prow
Roman ships prow ornament made of bronze. Dated back to circa 1st century BCE – 1st century CE.
