Living in Rome

Nineteenth-century Rome was a different place than it is now. Learn about what we found during our excavations and what it told us about living in Rome in the 1800s.

On the Table

We found a lot of things that would have been found on the table from plates and glasses to oil lamps. Take a look here to see what those were.

What's for Dinner?

Nineteenth-century food is something like what we eat now, and in some ways is very different. What you ate also depended on how much money you had. See if you think you'd like what they ate.

I Don't Feel Well

People got sick and tried to get well. Find out what what they did and be glad you live today!