Explore how the Roman grain dole (annona) sustained the capital’s population and shaped politics, economy, and social stability 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.
Uncover how Rome’s Vigiles, the ancient firefighters, battled blazes and protected the city’s dense neighborhoods 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.
Explore how Romans grew, harvested, and crafted wine in the 1st century AD—turning viticulture into an industry and symbol of civilization.
Step into a Roman blacksmith workshop of the 1st century AD, where skilled metalworkers forged tools, weapons, and the strength of an empire.
Step inside a Roman medical clinic of the 1st century AD—where physicians blended science and superstition to treat the body and mind.
Discover the rituals of a Roman funeral in the 1st century AD, where processions, masks, and public mourning honored life and lineage.
Experience a Roman religious procession of the 2nd century AD—where ritual, power, and spectacle honored the gods in the heart of the empire.
