Roman mould for loaves of bread
Roman mould for loaves of bread. The object is made of bronze and dates back to the 1st century CE. The artifact was discovered in Pompeii and 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.
Roman statues of men
Roman sculptures of men, were probably discovered in the so-called villa of the papyri, which was located under Herculaneum. The villa was covered with pyroclastic material as a result of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. The artifacts are in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Commodus did not like senators
Emperor Commodus never was fond of the senatorial order, leading to the conviction of many senators. At certain games, he tried to prove his marksmanship.
Roman fresco showing rabbit and figs
Roman fresco showing a rabbit and figs. Object dated to the 1st century CE; discovered in Herculaneum. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Herd of elephants surrounded by people
Pliny the Elder mentions in his encyclopedic work Natural History that a herd of elephants surrounded by hunters position themselves in such a way that the individuals with the smallest fangs were at the front. In this way, they supposedly want to convince people that it is not worth trying ivory.
Silenus, Faun i Amor
Roman fresco showing Silenus (companion of Bacchus) and Faun and Amor fighting each other. Object dated to the 1st century CE; discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Geta liked to eat well
Geta, co-reigning with her brother Caracalla, since the death of father Septimius Severus in 211 CE, as a Roman emperor, reportedly requested that his cooks prepare dishes beginning with the same letter for dinner.
Warrior holding dying child by leg
An ancient sculpture showing a warrior holding a dying child by the leg. Object dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Technical advancement of Romans in terms of latrines and sewage systems
The technical advancement of the Romans in terms of latrines and sewage systems was achieved again in Europe only in the 19th century. It is believed that the first sewage system in Rome was built between 800 and 735 BCE. The Roman sewer system was extremely extensive in ancient Rome.
