They were viewed as fundamental to Roman civilization and an obvious example of Rome’s superiority to the rest of the world. Every day, Romans would finish work around the middle of the ...

Here, a woman reclines on a couch covered in drapes, attended by three women. They are dressed in classical Roman robes and one is holding the baby. The plaque was excavated at Ostia, Italy.; This ...

Edward Watts, a professor of history at the University of California, San Diego, delivered a lecture this past Wednesday ...

The spread of Christianity was made a lot easier by the efficiency of the Roman Empire, but its principles were sometimes misunderstood and membership of the sect could be dangerous. Although ...

Even if you’re not the type to wear a robe after a shower, you might want one for lounging around (or as an easy cover-up to make yourself “decent,” quick). And a bathrobe can make for an ...

Our favorite robes to wear this summer let you enjoy the simple pleasure of airdrying after a post-beach shower or a dip in the pool. To determine the best robes for women, we washed each of our ...

Further digs are to be carried out on a Roman site in the grounds of a hotel, with an "emphasis on public participation". The Caistor Roman Project (CRP) is to explore a trench on the eastern end ...

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Paul was also seen modelling Roman robes and boots as he milled around with the crew while smoking a cigarette. While filming ...

64.8 x 50.5 cm. (25.5 x 19.9 in.) ...