AUTHOR MARC ALAN EDELHEIT - Did You Know? Ancient Roman Homes Weren’t as Empty as They Look Today
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Legion, did you know that ancient Roman homes weren’t nearly as empty as they look today?
Visit the ruins of a Roman house, and you’ll often find beautiful mosaic floors, painted walls, and… not much else!
Apparently, the Romans were really into minimalist decorating!
Well, not exactly.
Roman homes could contain wooden beds, reclining couches, tables, cupboards, storage chests, and all sorts of everyday belongings.
The problem? Wood doesn’t survive nearly as well as stone!
But here’s something fascinating. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, it actually carbonized and preserved wooden furniture at Herculaneum, giving archaeologists an extraordinary glimpse into everyday Roman life.
It’s these little details that I find so fascinating when researching the world of Stiger’s Chronicles.
I’ve put together a short video showing how different a Roman home might have looked when it was actually occupied.
Legion, here’s a question: If you could spend a day in ancient Rome, would you rather explore a wealthy Roman villa, a legionary barracks, or a bustling Roman tavern?
Personally, I’d want to see all three. Though I’d probably keep a close eye on my belongings at the tavern!
Legion, did you know that ancient Roman homes weren’t nearly as empty as they look today?
Visit the ruins of a Roman house, and you’ll often find beautiful mosaic floors, painted walls, and… not much else!
Apparently, the Romans were really into minimalist decorating!
Well, not exactly.
Roman homes could contain wooden beds, reclining couches, tables, cupboards, storage chests, and all sorts of everyday belongings.
The problem? Wood doesn’t survive nearly as well as stone!
But here’s something fascinating. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, it actually carbonized and preserved wooden furniture at Herculaneum, giving archaeologists an extraordinary glimpse into everyday Roman life.
It’s these little details that I find so fascinating when researching the world of Stiger’s Chronicles.
I’ve put together a short video showing how different a Roman home might have looked when it was actually occupied.
Legion, here’s a question: If you could spend a day in ancient Rome, would you rather explore a wealthy Roman villa, a legionary barracks, or a bustling Roman tavern?
Personally, I’d want to see all three. Though I’d probably keep a close eye on my belongings at the tavern!
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