In 417 BC Athens, honey was the primary sweetener used by all classes, not just the elite. While symposiums featured fine food, the focus remained on wine and philosophical debate. A sweet indulgence, but hardly a luxury trade. #HistoryFacts #AncientGreece The Pons Aemilius, commissioned in 179 BC, brought Roman engineering to the Tiber. More than mere aesthetics, this stone span served as a vital logistical spine for a growing republic, defying the river's silt. #UrbanHistory #AncientRome A #Roman tile marked with a child's footprints - they have really sunk their toes into the unfired clay here! There are also dog pawprints on the tile - a child & their beloved pet walking together, maybe, some 1700+ years ago... #AncientBlueSky #Archaeology 