Curiosities of ancient Rome
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Elagabalus married Vestal Virgin
Emperor Elagabalus (reigned in 218-222 CE) was famous for scandalous behavior. One of his worst offenses for the public was being in the relation with priestess of the Roman goddess of a home bonfire, Vesta, whose task was to uphold ... Read more
Were condoms known to ancient Greeks and Romans?
Were condoms already known to the ancient Greeks and Romans? We can find a lot of information on the Internet that Roman legionaries used animal intestines (especially sheep) as condoms. Is this really true? Roman legionaries reportedly attached condoms with ... Read more
Brutus – traitor forever
Marcus Junius Brutus is still the embodiment of betrayal. Although today we know him almost exclusively as a killer of Caesar during his lifetime he was also famous as an outstanding rhetorician and expert on philosophy – for what he ... Read more
Boxing was a popular sport in Rome
Boxing (pugilatus) was a popular sport in ancient Rome. In order to protect the hands from damage, fists were wrapped with leather thongs. With time, the harder skin was used, which increased the strength of the blow and caused more ... Read more
Roman head in good condition
Roman head preserved in good condition. The object is made of marble; dated back to around 30 BCE.
Reproduction of Roman chair of emperor Trajan
Reproduction of the Roman chair of Emperor Trajan. The object is made of wrought iron and finished with a green patina. The object is made entirely by hand.
Surus – Hannibal’s elephant
Hannibal – during the invasion of Italy, during the Second Punic War – took 37 elephants with him, of which 10 animals did not survive the harsh conditions and harsh winter. He used the remaining elephants during the battle of ... Read more
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