Curiosities of ancient Rome (Unknown facts)

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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.

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…Więcej

Cicero makes fun of Caesar’s decision

On December 31, 45 BCE unexpectedly died 1 As Pliny the Elder points out, the death of the consul was so surprising that no Roman did not show any symptoms of the disease (Natural History,…Więcej

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…Więcej

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…Więcej

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…Więcej

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…Więcej

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…Więcej

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,…Więcej

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…Więcej

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…Więcej

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