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In 2021, an archaeological discovery changed our view of the Roman elite: a nearly intact ceremonial chariot, nicknamed the "bride's chariot." Found in a villa near Pompeii, this incredibly decorated artifact offers a unique testimony to the rituals and customs of high society at the time. How was this chariot preserved and what does it teach us about the Roman way of life?

Dive into the epic of Virgil's Aeneid through an analysis of its incipit. Discover the original Latin text, its translation, and explore the foundational themes of Latin literature: the destiny of Aeneas, the wrath of Juno, and the founding of the myth of Rome.

Dive into the history of the Roman Army by discovering the role of the vitis, the vine staff. This symbol of authority, carried by centurions, was also a tool for command and discipline, whose sometimes brutal use left its mark on military history.

The Fayum portraits are a unique collection of funerary paintings from Roman Egypt, dating from the 1st to 4th centuries AD. Painted during the subject's lifetime on wooden panels, they were slipped over the faces of mummies after death. These exceptional portraits offer us unique visual representations of the populations of this region and bear witness to the profound changes that took place within the Roman Empire during the first centuries of our era.

The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, are emblematic figures of mythology. As demigod brothers who share their immortality, they inspired the Romans, who paid them a special cult. Discover their story, from their exploits to their symbolism in the constellation Gemini.

The lunula is an ancient crescent moon-shaped ornament. A feminine symbol of fertility, happiness, and protection, it was often worn by young girls to place them under the protection of this symbol. Discover the origins of this amulet and its presumed link to the goddess Artemis, protector of birth.

The Knot of Heracles (or Hercules knot) is an ancient symbol of strength and protection, derived from Greek mythology. It refers to the invulnerable lion skin worn by the hero. This knot was also used for healing and marriage, where only the groom could untie it on the nuptial bed.

These mysterious Gallo-Roman dodecahedra, small hollow bronze volumes found mainly north of the Alps, remain an enigma for archaeologists. Numerous hypotheses have been put forward, from a surveying instrument to a divination object or simple decoration, but their function remains a mystery.

We all remember the scene of Mickey as the sorcerer's apprentice in Fantasia. But did you know that this story was already told in Antiquity? Discover how the tale of the sorcerer's apprentice, from the writings of Lucian of Samosata, inspired Goethe's poem and the work of Walt Disney, proving that magic has no era.

In 1900, an archaeological discovery would overturn our knowledge of ancient technology: the Antikythera mechanism. This mysterious astronomical calculator, composed of more than 82 parts and 30 gears, has long fascinated scientists and historians. Discover the secrets of this anachronistic object, which would not have a known equivalent for another 1500 years.

The history of ancient medicine was overturned by the 1974 discovery of the Relitto del Pozzino, a wrecked Roman ship. It revealed a doctor's kit and the oldest medicine in the world ever analyzed: 2,150-year-old tablets, which testify to the mastery of natural resources by the doctors of the time.

Known as 'bloodstone', heliotrope was a stone with many properties in Antiquity. From magic to medicine, and from the courage of Egyptian warriors to invisibility, discover the fascinating history of this precious stone and its powers throughout the centuries.