Curiosities of ancient Rome
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Roman silver mirror
Roman silver mirror that was found in the House of Menander in Pompeii. The object is dated to the mid-1st century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Roman military frying pan
Roman military frying pan with foldable handle for easy storage and portability. The object was made of iron and was used by a soldier to cook meals. The object is located at the National Legion Museum in Caerleon (Wales).
Amazon on horseback
Roman bronze sculpture showing an Amazon on horseback. Object dated to the mid-1st century CE. Discovered in Herculaneum; it is now in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Shops of ancient Romans
What is a store and what is done in it probably everyone knows. It may come as a surprise to some that shops already existed in ancient Rome. Roman shops, which were called tabernae1, were largely family businesses where the ... Read more
Travel cart
It may come as a surprise to many that the Romans ran cart rentals, but it’s true!1 Coach houses where you could rent a car were located mainly near the city gates, and the centers were closed to all vehicles ... Read more
Roman fresco showing priest of Egyptian goddess Isis
Roman fresco showing a priest of the Egyptian goddess Isis reading from papyrus. The object was discovered in the temple of Isis in Pompeii; dated to the 1st century CE. Isis was the Egyptian goddess of fertility, the protector of ... Read more
Galen and mental problems
Galen was a Roman physician of Greek descent who lived in the 2nd century CE. He was considered in his time to be a great expert in human anatomy and a physician. Interestingly, he also dealt with mental health disorders. ... Read more
Roman grave of dog from 1st century CE
Roman grave of a dog from the 1st century CE. The way the animal was buried proves that it was an important member of the family. A vessel was found in the grave, and the head was placed on a ... Read more
Roman mosaic showing parrots pulling two-wheeled chariot
Roman mosaic showing parrots pulling a two-wheeled chariot. The scene refers to the famous triumphal procession of Dionysus (Bacchus) and may symbolize wealth and prosperity. Object dated to the 3rd century CE; is in the Römisch-Germanisches Museum in Cologne (Germany).
CE and BCE: where did “eras” come from?
Have you ever wondered when marking dates according to the time that has passed since the death of Jesus appeared? As it turns out, the matter is not as obvious as it might seem. It turns out that for a ... Read more
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