Welcome to the Roman Encyclopedia section of Imperium Romanum, a digital compendium dedicated to unraveling the mysteries and marvels of ancient Rome.
From the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus to the grandeur of the imperial era, uncovering the stories of emperors of statesmen, gods and goddesses, soldiers and scholars.
Aqueducts
Engineering Marvels of the Ancient World. [More]
Cleopatra VII
Queen of Egypt, Mistress of Rome. [More]
Cornucopia
A symbol of abundance and nourishment, often depicted as a horn-shaped container overflowing with fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural produce. In Greek mythology, the cornucopia is associated with the horn of Amalthea, the goat who nursed the infant Zeus. It has since become a common symbol in art and iconography representing prosperity and plenty.
In Roman mythology, the cornucopia holds a similiar significance as it does in Greek mythology. Known as the cornu copiae in Latin, it is also associated with abundance and prosperity. The Romans adopted many aspects of Greek mythology, including the symbolism of the cornucopia. Like in Greek myth, the cornucopia in Roman culture symbolizes the bountiful harvest and the generosity of nature. It often appears in art, coins, and other cultural artifacts as a representation of wealth and plenty.
Fullo
Did you know that the Romans used urine as a cleaning agent? They believed that the ammonia in urine helped to whiten and clean their clothes. They even had special vessels called fullo for collecting urine from public urinals.
Gladius
Roman legionary sword. [More]
Gods and Goddesses
The Roman deities. [More]
Pompeii
A city.
Scutum
A shield. [More]
