Imperial Dining (with Mary Beard)

Emperors of Rome by La Trobe University

Feb 24, 202540:28Society & Culture

The simple act of dinner took on a new dimension for the Emperors. In an place where every meal could be a performance, an Emperor used the chance to reward and impress, intimidate and strike fear, and sometimes all at o...

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