Curiosities of ancient Rome (Unknown facts)
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Caesar and enemies
For enemies, Julius Caesar even calendar reform was an excuse to show dissatisfaction. Once, Caesar, leaving Rome, left a decree with orders for his deputies (as he usually did). When one of the inhabitants noticed that tomorrow the constellation Lyra ... Read more
Cicero makes fun of Caesar’s decision
On December 31, 45 BCE unexpectedly died1the current consul, Quintus Fabius Maximus. In his place – until the end of the year, that is for a few hours – Julius Caesar appointed Gaius Caninius Rebilus. Cicero joked about this: “Rebilus ... Read more
Speech of Cicero in defense of Quintus Ligarius
Cicero was one of the greatest, if not the greatest, Roman orator. Popularizer of Greek philosophy and politician. A supporter of the optimates. He came from an old equestrian family – the Tullia. Although he came from an insignificant family, ... Read more
In ancient Rome homosexuality was tolerated
In ancient Rome, homosexuality was tolerated, but while in Greece it had a certain exclusive character and was allowed only among free people, it was the other way around here – it was not proper to indulge in a Roman ... Read more
Cicero sensed Caesar’s intentions
Cicero was arguably one of the few not fooled by the polite and pleasant manner of being Julius Caesar, and who saw the fierce strength of his character. In all of Caesar’s hidden plans and all political tactics, Cicero saw ... Read more
Roman blinds – how did Romans protect themselves from sun and take care of their privacy?
Nowadays, it is common to take care of privacy in your apartments by installing pleats, blinds or curtains on the windows. In addition, this way you can effectively reduce the heating of rooms in the summer. As it turns out, ... Read more
Cicero ridiculed increase in number of senators
Cicero (106-43 BCE) publicly ridiculed the continued increase in the number of senators in Rome. In the 1st century BCE Senate increased its number many times. After the civil war of Marius and Sulla, among other things, about 300 additional ... Read more
Dedication of Temple of Juno Moneta
On June 1, 384 BCE the saviour of Rome Marcus Furius Camillus announced the construction of a temple Junons Coins. The building was dedicated in 344 BCE. on the northern hill of the Capitoline Hill, where, according to tradition, the ... Read more
Charms of traveling in litter according to Seneca
Wealthy Romans often travelled with the litter. It got to such an extent that the Roman writer and rhetorician Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BCE – 65 CE) complained about the inconvenience of such a means of transport. In his ... Read more
Emperor Domitian and his thought
Emperor Domitian (51-96 CE) used to say that the prynceps are unhappy because they do not believe reports of the plot until they are murdered. These words were probably not uttered without reason. Domitian at the end of his reign ... Read more
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