Before the imperial period, in Rome, the lecti triclinaris were each composed of three padded pillows, and were placed around a central dining table on three sides so that nine diners could converse freely. Half lying down, the Romans would eat on their left side and took their place on the lecti a...

In Tetrarchic and Constantinian times, the Romans applied a textile decoration in the shape of a circle, the orbiculus, to adorn their tunic, first with embroidery on the shoulder and then in other areas of the garment. Examples of these ornaments have also been found in the Byzantine and Coptic ar...

In Tetrarchic and Constantinian times, the Romans applied a textile decoration in the shape of a circle, the orbiculus, to adorn their tunic, first with embroidery on the shoulder and then in other areas of the garment. Examples of these ornaments have also been found in the Byzantine and Coptic are...

A clavus is a purple stripe that symmetrically decorates the shoulders of a tunic, a regularly worn male garment. The clavus, of generic decoration, later becomes a sign of distinction that distinguishes the robes of senators when it is wide, or those of knights, recognisable by a narrower band fal...

A clavus is a purple stripe that symmetrically decorates the shoulders of a tunic, a regularly worn male garment. The clavus, of generic decoration, later becomes a sign of distinction that distinguishes the robes of senators when it is wide, or those of knights, recognisable by a narrower band fa...

Italic and Roman goddess, protector of forests and wild animals, and of nature in general. Similar attributes can be found in Eastern deities including the Greek Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, and twin sister of the god Apollo. In keeping with her role, she is also invoked to help hunters. ...

Italic and Roman goddess, protector of forests and wild animals, and of nature in general. Similar attributes can be found in Eastern deities including the Greek Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, and twin sister of the god Apollo. In keeping with her role, she is also invoked to help hunters. ...

The amphitheatre is a typical building of Roman public architecture, constructed in circular or elliptical brickwork with various steps built upwards. The meaning of the name corresponds to a circular space, around the central arena, intended for the audience of spectators. Because of its structure ...

The amphitheatre is a typical building of Roman public architecture, constructed in circular or elliptical brickwork with various steps built upwards. The meaning of the name corresponds to a circular space, around the central arena, intended for the audience of spectators. Because of its structure ...

The representation of the Villae Maritimae (seaside villas) is a recurring and popular theme in the pictorial and mosaic decorations in various Domus of the western Mediterranean. The reproduction of the maritime landscape, which also includes ports and islands, depicts the seaside villas in the for...