Roman antiquity has shaped the culture, architecture and society of Europe to this day. The educa­tional exhibi­tion takes you on a journey through time to ancient Rome and offers an insight into the every­day life of the Romans. The Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Caracalla Baths are not only techni­cal marvels, but also reflect Roman pride and the pursuit of power. At the same time, the models of these buil­dings make it possible to re­cognise the signifi­cance of this ancient heritage for Europe and its continued impact to this day. But the real life of the Romans did not only take place in these magni­ficent buil­dings. The exhibition also shows how Roman citizens lived and which everyday objects shaped their world.

Another highlight is the presen­tation of Roman leisure life: gladiator fights and chariot races in the Circus Maximus. These activi­ties not only show the urge for enter­tain­ment, but also the politi­cal system and social hierarchy. This exhibi­tion makes it clear that Roman life was never mono­tonous – it was a mixture of luxury and poverty, political intrigues and public generosity, artistic master­pieces and every­day crafts­man­ship.

The exhibition conveys the fundamen­tal image of a civilisa­tion that made an impact through both its splendour and its contradic­tions (slavery). A visit transports us to a world that has long since passed, but whose traces continue to have an effect today.

These insights can be deepened in educational workshops where partici­pants can play Roman games, make a mosaic, cast a wax tablet, paint a vessel, create a perfume or cook using Roman recipes.

NHG-Abteilung:
Archäologie des Aus­landes