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.
Duck on Roman fresco after reconstrucion
Before and after of a digital reconstruction to a Roman fresco of a duck from the Villa di Arianna, Stabiae.
Roman bronze handle in the form of lion’s head
Roman bronze handle, dated back to II-III century CE. In the form of the face of a lion cast in high relief, holding a ring in the gaping jaws, with protruding tongue, incised whiskers and fur, and radiating mane.
Amazing Roman ring
Roman gold, green chalcedony and diamond ring. Dated back to III-IV century CE.