Customs and Traditions ~ HistoriaRomana

Sacred Vows and Saffron Veils: Roman Wedding Rituals in the 1st Century AD

Uncover the traditions, rituals, and symbolism behind Roman weddings in the 1st century AD, where marriage was a sacred and civic affair.

Explore the luxurious world of Roman banquets in the 1st century AD, where food, wine, music, and politics converged in lavish conviviums.

Discover the rituals of a Roman funeral in the 1st century AD, where processions, masks, and public mourning honored life and lineage.

Step into a 1st-century Roman wedding and discover how rituals, garments, and ceremonies reflected law, love, and family prestige.

Discover how Roman bakeries transformed during Saturnalia, blending festive breadmaking, sweet treats, and joyous winter celebrations.

Discover how Romans celebrated marriage in the 1st century AD, from ritual vows to lavish banquets and symbolic traditions.

Explore how legal trials unfolded in Roman courtrooms during the 1st century BCE, where rhetoric, reputation, and law shaped justice.

Saturnalia, the Roman festival of Saturn, upended social norms with feasting, gift-giving, and joy—an ancient precursor to modern holidays.