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.

Visualisation of Baths of Diocletian

Visualization of Baths of Diocletian posted on the pages of the Italian Ministry of Culture Musei Italiani.Więcej

Animation showing ancient Rome by night

I encourage you to watch the fantastic animation made by the French team CIREVE (Le Center Interdisciplinaire de Réalité Virtuelle), where we can look at what ancient Rome looked like at night. For people who…Więcej

Realistic reconstruction of Julius Caesar’s image

A realistic reconstruction of the image of Julius Caesar, based on the bust located in the Vatican Museums in Rome.Więcej

Reconstruction of Maritime Theater in Hadrian’s villa

A wonderful reconstruction of the so-called Maritime Theater at Hadrian’s villa, made by Progetto Katatexilux. The theater had the form of a circular portico, inside which was a pool surrounding the island with a diameter…Więcej

Bikini modeled on Roman mosaic

In 1956, Emilio Pucci designed a bikini, modeling on the Roman mosaic at Villa Romana Del Casale in Sicily.Więcej

Amazing 3D Roman house animation

The Victoria Museum in Australia and “Ancient Vine” created amazing animations of a Roman house in 3D. First, the film shows atrium, that is the central place of every Roman domus, which was connected to…Więcej

Reconstruction of Roman measuring tool – groma

Reconstruction of the Roman measuring tool – the so-called groma – which is located in the museum of the Roman theater in Lisbon. The tool was used to measure straight lines and right angles and…Więcej

26,000 Playmobil blocks at the Battle of Zama

Jean-Michel Lhuillier used 26,000 Playmobil bricks to depict the famous battle of Zama in 202 BCE. In this challenge Scipio Africanus defeated the great Hannibal and crossed out the odds of Carthage for winning the…Więcej

Reconstruction of Caracalla’s image

An attempt to reconstruct the bust of the emperor Caracalla. Made by Roma Aeterna (Archéologie et Histoire).Więcej

Rome shown in wonderful animation

Thanks to “Rome Reborn” and Khan Academy, we have the chance to admire the Eternal City at its peak – in 320 CE – on wonderfully prepared animation. A year 320 CE was a time…Więcej

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