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Banner Los libros Romanos con diferentes rollos de papiro.

Books of the Romans: everything you need to kno...

Did you know that the Romans didn't read books like the ones on your shelf? Their "books" were papyrus scrolls that were unrolled by hand. Today I'm going to tell...

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Books of the Romans: everything you need to kno...

Did you know that the Romans didn't read books like the ones on your shelf? Their "books" were papyrus scrolls that were unrolled by hand. Today I'm going to tell...

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Graffiti de Gladiadores

A Gladiators graffiti in Pompeii

Sometimes, the smallest objects hide the most surprising stories. One of the magnets in our shop depicts two gladiators facing off. At first glance, it might seem like just a...

A Gladiators graffiti in Pompeii

Sometimes, the smallest objects hide the most surprising stories. One of the magnets in our shop depicts two gladiators facing off. At first glance, it might seem like just a...

¿Qué es un Pergamino?

What is a parchment?

Parchment is a natural writing material made from animal skin. I'll tell you more details within the article.

What is a parchment?

Parchment is a natural writing material made from animal skin. I'll tell you more details within the article.

¿Cómo iluminaban los romanos sus casas?

How did the Romans light their houses?

I'll tell you what systems they used in ancient Rome to overcome darkness.

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How did the Romans light their houses?

I'll tell you what systems they used in ancient Rome to overcome darkness.

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