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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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Very nice Roman ring
Roman gold finger ring. Dated back to III century CE.
Illustration of Caesar’s birth from 14th century
Illustration of the birth of Julius Caesar from a 14th century illuminated manuscript called Les anciennes hystoires rommaines.
Roman bronze tweezers
Roman bronze tweezers. Dated back to 199 BCE-500 CE.
Only Roman helmet found in Georgia
The only Roman helmet found in Georgia. The object made of bronze was discovered in the village Kvemo Kedi; probably dated to the 1st century CE.
Roman bronze mouse
Roman bronze mouse from 1st-2nd century CE.
Roman cavalry parade face mask
Roman cavalry parade face mask from a helmet. Dated back to II century CE.
Roman bust hammered in gold of Licinius
Roman bust hammered in gold leaf, showing emperor Licinius. Object dated back to III-IV century CE.
Roman bronze whistle
Roman bronze whistle. Dated back to I-III century CE.
