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The Inscribed Ancient City: Writing and Reading in First Century Pompeii
209 Scheide Caldwell House 209 Scheide Caldwell HouseWhat occupied the thoughts and interests of the broader population in the early Roman Empire? Without the catastrophic destruction of Pompeii, we would have barely a clue. The fragile plaster that covered the city’s walls, however, reveals a town full of personal musings and written communication: from prayers to the gods to greetings to friends, […]
