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The world of the ancient Romans was rich in extraordinary, and sometimes even surprising, facts. We draw our knowledge of Roman daily life, customs, and mentality primarily from works left by ancient writers and historians. It is thanks to them that we discover information that is astonishing today – sometimes even hard to believe. Below are some interesting facts that reveal a lesser-known and less obvious side of the Roman world.
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In April 1485, there was an amazing discovery along Via Appia, near Rome. Namely, the corpse of a Roman girl was extracted in a great condition – dating back nearly 15 centuries. Italian intellectual Bartolomeo Fonzio from the Renaissance describes the find in a letter to his friend in Florence.
Fragment of a wall fresco showing two women. Dated back to 1-75 CE.
Roman glass painted goblet, dated back to 1st century CE. Found in Begram (Afghanistan).
Roman silvered-bronze S-shaped brooch. Dated back to II-V century CE.
Medusa’s head on a Roman mosaic. The object is located in a Roman villa in Bingor (southern England). The villa is known for its beautiful floor mosaics, which have survived in very good condition.
