Reposted by Stephen Kay
What does Roman life look like up close? Cinnabar pigment, precious but poisoning containing mercury. A perfectly intact bone die. Glass gaming pieces. Tiny cosmetic containers and bone hairpins.
All from our excavation at Falerii Novi. 🏺 Read more:
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Stories from Falerii Novi #1 | Falerii Novi Reveals Its Treasures - bsr.ac.uk
This year Falerii Novi tells the story not only of the wealthier members of society but also of the normal citizens in Roman period – their domestic lives, the games they played, the objects women use...