Wonderful Roman portrait of young men
Wonderful Roman portrait showing two young men. The picture is made of gold and glass. The object dated to the 4th century CE was found in Bologna (Italy).
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Curiosities of ancient Rome
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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Interesting Roman bowl
Interesting Roman glass bowl. Object dated back to I BCE – I century CE.
Wine shop sign in Pompeii
Advertising signboard of the Roman wineshop in Herculaneum, promoting different types of wine and prices. “Ad Cucumas” on the signboard is probably the name of the place.
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.
