Roman fresco showing silver vessel
Roman fresco showing a silver vessel (situla) used in antiquity to collect water. The object dates back to the 1st century BCE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome
The world of ancient Romans abounded in a number of amazing curiosities and information. The source of knowledge about the life of the Romans are mainly works left to us by ancient writers or discoveries. The Romans left behind a lot of strange information and facts that are sometimes hard to believe.
Toilet in Pompeian brothel
Toilet in a Pompeian brothel. The person using the toilet defecated into the potty/vessel which was located under the hole. The excrement and urine were then immediately disposed of in the sewers outside the house.
Roman bust showing certain Coelius Caldus
Roman bust showing a certain Coelius Caldus. Object dated to the reign of Tiberius (14-37 CE). The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Guard dog on Roman mosaic
Guard dog on a Roman mosaic. Object dated to the 1st century CE. The ancient Romans valued sharp dogs, but it was recommended to breed animals that were obedient to the household and not to exaggerate the dog’s militancy.
Baby Hercules strangles snake
Baby Hercules strangles the snake sent to kill him in his cradle. According to the myth, the animal was sent by Hera (Juno), who was jealous of Zeus (Jupiter). Hercules was the son of Zeus and Alcmene.
Roman marble bust of child
Roman marble bust of a child. Object dated to 37-41 CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Road sign showing way to brothel in Pompeii
Road sign showing the way to the brothel in Pompeii. Object dated to the 1st century CE.
Roman statue showing young judge
Roman statue showing a young judge. Object dated to the end of the 4th and the beginning of the 5th century CE. The object is located in Centrale Montemartini in Rome.
Statue showing Marcus Junius Brutus
Roman statue showing, perhaps, Marcus Junius Brutus. Object dated to .30 of the 1st century BCE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Extinct profession in ancient Rome – hair puller
It may come as a surprise, but the profession of a hair puller really existed and was very often performed in Rome. The extractor performed its work both under the armpits and in intimate places for women and men
