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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 the bustling Roman forum of the 1st century AD, where trade, politics, and daily life converged in the heart of the empire.

Explore the lively world of Roman barbershops in the 1st century AD, where grooming, gossip, and social life intersected.

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

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

Roman augurs interpreted the flight of birds to guide political and military decisions—linking nature, religion, and state power in ancient Rome.

Floralia, the vibrant Roman spring festival, celebrated flowers, fertility, and female liberty with games, theater, and colorful revelry.

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