Roman Empire Anecdotes
Incense in Ancient Rome: Smoke, Ritual, and Power
From temple rites to family altars and funerals, incense in the Roman Empire was a ritual tool with global supply chains, moral debates, and political weight.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
From temple rites to family altars and funerals, incense in the Roman Empire was a ritual tool with global supply chains, moral debates, and political weight.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Elite Romans treated scent as strategy. From Cleopatra’s Mendesian blends to Nero’s perfumed banquets, ancient niche perfumes signaled rank, taste, and power.