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Place d’Austerlitz in Ajaccio, Corsica
La Place d’Austerlitz in Ajaccio, Corsica is the location of an enormous monument to Napoleon Bonaparte. Not seen in the photograph below are two eagles surmounting the years in which Napoleon was born and died (1769-1821). The year of Napoleon’s … Continue reading
The Granary Market and Farewell to Pompeii, Italy
On the west side of the Pompeii forum (VII.8) was the granary market (VII.7.29), now used for the storage of supplies and artifacts. Looking into various parts of the granary market, the visitor can see the plaster cast of the … Continue reading
Banned Books Week 2011
Every year at this time, the last week of September, I get some enjoyment from reading through the lists of frequently challenged books at the website of the American Library Association. It’s Banned Books Week! Every year, some of my … Continue reading
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The Temple of Jupiter and the Arch of Augustus in Pompeii, Italy
The forum was the economic, political, and religious center of Pompeii. At the north end, stand the ruins of the temple of Jupiter. To the west of the temple of Jupiter is the Arch of Augustus. To the east of … Continue reading
The Macellum (Marketplace) in Pompeii, Italy
The macellum or marketplace in Pompeii is located in the forum. In the northwest corner are several well-preserved paintings on the walls. In front of the paintings are two display cases each containing a plaster cast of the body of … Continue reading
The Building of Eumachia and the House of the Popidii
Eumachia, who inherited a large sum of money from her father, financed the construction of the Building of Eumachia, which faces the Forum of Pompeii (VII.9.1). The inscription on colonnade at the front of the building read: Eumachia, daughter of … Continue reading
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The Lupanare in Pompeii, Italy
The Lupanare, or Brothel, in Pompeii includes several small rooms with stone beds where the girls entertained their clients. Over the doors are painted erotic scenes on the frieze. In the middle of the north wall is a painting of … Continue reading
Via dell’ Abbondanza and Vicola della Maschera in Pompeii, Italy
Continuing west on Via dell’ Abbondanza, we pass the entrance to the Stabian Baths on the right (VII.1.8). Looking north from the entrance, we see the gymnasium and the east side of the portico. A litter farther west and on … Continue reading
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Residences, Bar, and Inn on Via dell’ Abbondanza in Pompeii, Italy
Walking more or less west on Via dell’ Abbondanza in Pompeii, the residence of L. Rapinasi Optati (I.4.25) is seen, looking south across the atrium. Across the street is the residence of Marco Epidio Rufo (IX.1.20). A few doors west, … Continue reading
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The Fullery of Stephanus in Pompeii, Italy
Fulleries were an important business in ancient Pompeii. Fullers processed, dyed, and washed cloth. Washing was accomplished by soaking cloth in solutions of soda and urine. The fullery of Stephanus (I.6.7) also included a private residence and it stood conveniently … Continue reading
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