Curiosities of ancient Rome (Reconstructions)

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Reenactments are curiosities that showcase attempts to recreate the appearance, clothing, weaponry, and daily life of ancient Romans. This category contains interesting information and lesser-known facts about historical reconstructions, experimental research, and the activities of reenactment groups, which provide a deeper understanding of the realities of the Roman Empire.

Reconstruction of image of Didius Julianus

Reconstruction of the image of Didius Julianus, the emperor who ruled Rome for three months in 193 CE at the age of 60. At the end of 192 CE, Emperor Commodus died, and in March…Więcej

Reconstruction of Roman villa in Chedworth

Reconstruction of a Roman villa in Chedworth (south-west England), which was built at the beginning of the 2nd century CE. The preserved remains of the villa prove that it was one of the largest objects…Więcej

Reconstruction of image of Apollodorus of Damascus

Reconstruction of the image of Apollodorus of Damascus. He was one of the most famous architects of antiquity. He worked for Emperor Trajan, for whom he was extremely useful, among others during the so-called Dacian…Więcej

Reconstruction of Roman water organs

Reconstruction of the Roman water organ (hydraulis) in Bath (England), which is an invention of the Greek scholar Ktesibios, who lived in the 3rd century BCE in Alexandria.Więcej

Visualization of Golden House of Nero

Visualization of Golden House of Nero, the great palace of the emperor, which was built in the years 64-68 CE. Construction work was stopped after his death. The Golden House of Nero, also known as…Więcej

Reconstruction of Roman bakery in Pompeii

The reconstruction shows a Roman bakery in Pompeii. The authors of the illustrations in the middle of the graphic show a slave driving a mill (pistrium) for grinding grain. We know that, however, the power…Więcej

Reconstruction of ancient Bracara Augusta

Reconstruction of the ancient city of Bracara Augusta (present day Braga in northern Portugal) from the 2nd century CE. The city was founded by Octavian Augustus in around 16 BCE, after the final conquest of…Więcej

Reconstruction of image of Hadrian

Reconstruction of the image of Emperor Hadrian, who ruled in 117-138 CE. Hadrian was related to Emperor Trajan – as the grandson of his aunt. When he lost his father, the future Emperor Trajan took…Więcej

Reconstruction of Roman theater in Toulouse

Reconstruction of the Roman theater in today’s Toulouse (southern France) from the 1st century CE. The object was able to accommodate up to 8,000 viewers, which was a large number for a city with a…Więcej

Reconstruction of temple of divine Caesar

Reconstruction of the temple of divine Caesar (Templum Divi Iulii) at Forum Romanum, between the Region, the Temple of Castors and the Aemilian Basilica, where Caesar’s body was cremated and his testament read aloud by…Więcej

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