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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Unknown facts)

Unknown Facts are curiosities revealing little-known, surprising, or rarely discussed information from the world of ancient Rome and antiquity. This category includes unusual details, curiosities, and facts that offer a less obvious perspective on the Roman Empire.

Exile of philosophers during reign of Domitian

According to ancient sources, at the beginning of his reign, Domitian (81-96 CE) was to lead to the expulsion of philosophers from Rome and Italy and forbid the Romans to deal with philosophy.

11 September 2022

Roman mosaic showing philosophers at Plato's Academy

Form Urbis Romae – map of Rome

Form Urbis Romae also called (Form Urbis Severiana) is from the times of the Severan dynasty (193-235 CE) a map of ancient Rome. It is the only plan of this type preserved from antiquity.

11 September 2022

Fragment Forma Urbis Romae - ancient map of Rome. The street at the top of the map is Vicus Patricius, the southern section of the street today called Via Urbana.

Different opinions about Nero

Already ancient s had different opinions about Emperor Nero; some even gave some “positive” feedback. When asked by the flatterers, the philosopher Apollonius of Tyana replied, “I think of him better than you, for you think he should sing and mine should be silent”¹.

8 September 2022