Pompeii was an ancient city located in Roman Empire. Pompeii, along with many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
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Trajan’s Column Amazing Quick Facts
Did you know that Trajan’s column located in Rome commemorates Trajan’s victory in Dacian Wars and it was built by Apollodorus of Damascus? The column is famous for its spiral relief which depicts the wars between Romans and Dacians from 101 to 102 AD and 105 to 106 AD. It was a part of Trajan’s Forum, an esplanade commemorating Trajan’s campaigns and glory.
Continue reading “Trajan’s Column Amazing Quick Facts”How was sexuality in ancient Rome?
We have many accounts about roman sexuality from art especially from Pompei and from literature. There are abundant scenes depicting roman morality and it was pretty advanced and showed signs of decadence throughout centuries.
Let me explain.
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