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Culture refers to both social and material elements of human life. The Romans made important contributions to culture in the areas of language, technology, architecture, religion, entertainment, and government.
Bikini Women
Although the word bikini is modern, this mosaic shows female athletes wearing two garments that look like a bikini. This outfit is not the same as the underwear Roman women would wear. More information on the underwear of the Romans.
Bath Glossary of Technical Terms
Technical Bath Glossary of terms - balnea - thermae
Laudatio Turiae
Laudatio Turiae is a late first century B.C., epitaph written by a man for his beloved wife.

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