All posts tagged: roman empire

The Glass Revolution of Ancient Rome

Roman glass jar, globular bowl, Israel, circa 2nd century AD, Palmyra Heritage. “You will excuse me for what I am about to say: I prefer glass vessels. Certainly, they don’t smell and, if they weren’t so fragile, I would prefer them to gold. These days, however, they are cheap,” a wealthy character tells his guests […]

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June Weddings & Bridal Ornaments

Tiffany & Co bride basket and liner, sterling silver, American, circa 1920, Rosalie Clauson Gallery. Still the most popular month in which to get married, June weddings date back to the Roman Empire. Romans planned their weddings to coincide with the festival of Juno, wife of Jupiter and goddess of marriage, celebrated on June 1. […]

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