Discover Ancient Roman Artifacts at the Barnum Museum

In this episode of Curious People Wanted, host Dr. Daryn Reyman-Lock takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of Ancient Roman humor and the Barnum Museum’s Roman artifacts. Discover the timeless wit of Roman jokes and dive deep into the museum’s collection of Roman oil lamps, including those featuring Roman gladiators like the murmillo and Thracian gladiators. Explore the Classical Roman culture and learn "How did Romans celebrate Saturnalia?"—a holiday full of festivity, gift-giving, and intrigue. Tune in to uncover hidden gems from Roman history and enjoy the fascinating connection between P.T. Barnum and Rome!

00:00 Introduction to Ancient Roman Humor
00:43 Exploring the Barnum Museum Roman Artifacts
01:44 Roman Oil Lamps: A Key Artifact
02:04 Understanding Different Types of Roman Oil Lamps
02:20 Greek vs. Roman Oil Lamps
03:21 Gladiator-Themed Oil Lamps and Their History
04:19 The North African Red-Slip Terracotta Oil Lamp
04:56 A Christian Motif in Roman Artifacts
06:17 The Significance of Saturnalia in Roman Culture
06:31 How Romans Celebrated Saturnalia
07:42 Another Roman Joke to Wrap Up
08:04 Stay Curious

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