Curiosities of ancient Rome
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Roman fresco showing woman serving drink
Roman fresco depicting a woman serving a drink to a beggar or a traveller. There is also a version that suggests that a woman is giving a man a magic drink or medicine. The object was found in a tablinum ... Read more
Onomatopoeias in Roman comedies
Onomatopoeias in Roman comedies: “hahae” – laughter; “vae” – disgust; “ehem” – surprise; “heu” – sadness; “uah” – embarrassment.
Lararium in Pompeii
Lararium – small niche for Lares, the household gods. Located in Pompeii, dated back to I century CE.
Unusual bust of Ptolemy Apion
An unusual bust of Ptolemy Apion. The object was found in the Papyrus Villa in Herculaneum. It is currently in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Ptolemy Apion is the last ruler of Cyrenaica, who in his last will gave ... Read more
Fate of a Satyricon-based slave
The position of a slave in the Roman world is well illustrated in a fragment of the work – Satyricon, whose authorship is attributed to Gaius Petronius – the first-century expert in good taste and artistic values. The author describes ... Read more
Submission of bull in sacrifice
Roman fresco showing an offering a bull for sacrifice. Object found in Pompeii. Dated back to I century CE. Currently located in Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples.
Festoon with masks, leaves and fruit on Roman mosaic
Festoon with masks, leaves and fruit. Found in Casa del Fauno, Pompeii VI 12, 2. Currently located in Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples.
Roman fresco showing dancers
Roman fresco showing dancers. Found in Pompeii, Villa of Cicerone. Currently located in Naples Museum.
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