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Color illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli from the book "History of costumes through the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934

Illustration of a Roman catapult from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.

Illustration of Roman war machines from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.

Color illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli of a chariot race in a Roman circus from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.

The cutlery on wealthy tables was richly inlaid with ivory, tortoiseshell, precious woods, and metals. For eating, a spoon or 'ligula' was used, with one end hollowed for scooping and the other ending in a point for spearing food. Illustration from…

Plan of "Casa del Questore" in Rome. Illustration from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. 1: Mercury Street.
2: Main entrance door.
3, 38, 42, 55:…

Illustration of Roman jewellery from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. Roman women made extensive use of gold and gemstone jewellery: necklaces, bracelets,…

Color illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli of Roman baths from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. Many wealthy individuals had private baths at home but…

Illustration of the Mausoleum of Augustus, more than one hundred meters tall, from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.

Illustration of the Mausoleum of Adrian from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.