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A possible representation of a poor Roman woman, living on the upper floor of an insula.

Roman Empire Anecdotes

The Insulae: The Apartment Buildings of Ancient Romans

The insulae of the Roman Empire are a fascinating reflection of Roman architectural innovation and urban planning.

A Portuguese tourist defaced a Roman Villa wall with a graffiti/tag, on June 2

Roman Empire News

Roman Villa Graffiti Update: Portuguese tourist — and not Dutch, Thousands of Euros for Full Restoration

A Portuguese tourist vandalized a historic mural in Herculaneum’s Domus of the Bronze Herm on June 2, 2024, prompting immediate restoration efforts by the Herculaneum Conservation Project.