Step into Pompeii circa 50 AD and discover how Roman citizens lived, worked, and socialized before the eruption of Vesuvius.
A Day in the Streets of Pompeii: Daily Life in a Roman Town Under Claudius
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Roman Culture
Lucullus and the Art of Roman Luxury, 60 BC
In 60 BC, Roman general Lucullus transformed his retirement into a symbol of elite indulgence—hosting legendary banquets that redefined Roman luxury and cultural refinement.
Steam and Society: Inside a Roman Bathhouse in the 1st Century AD
Step into a Roman thermae of the 1st century AD, where bathing, business, and social life merged under marble arches and steamy air.
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.
Feasting in Style: Roman Banquets and Elite Dining in the 1st Century AD
Explore the luxurious world of Roman banquets in the 1st century AD, where food, wine, music, and politics converged in lavish conviviums.
Laughter and Masks: Roman Theater in the 1st Century BC
Explore the world of Roman comedy in the 1st century BC—where masked actors, clever scripts, and civic spectacle entertained the republic.
Wine, Walls, and Whispers: Inside a Roman Popina of the 1st Century AD
Step into a 1st-century Roman popina—a tavern where wine flowed, food sizzled, and daily life played out in laughter and debate.
Trimmed and Styled: A Visit to a Roman Tonsor in the 1st Century AD
Explore the lively world of Roman barbershops in the 1st century AD, where grooming, gossip, and social life intersected.
Music and Merriment: Entertainment at Roman Banquets in the 1st Century AD
Explore how music enlivened Roman banquets in the 1st century AD, blending art, performance, and elite culture in the heart of ancient feasts.
Mothers and Midwives: Childbirth and Care in Ancient Rome
Unveil the world of Roman midwives and childbirth practices in the 1st century AD—where family, ritual, and medicine converged.
