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  2. Sexuality in ancient Rome - Wikipedia

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    Just as venerable figures of men, painted by the hand of an artist, are resplendent in our houses, so too there is a small painting (tabella) [n 1] in some spot which depicts various couplings and sexual positions: just as Telamonian Ajax sits with an expression that declares his anger, and the barbarian mother has crime in her eyes, so too a ...

  3. Erotic art in Pompeii and Herculaneum - Wikipedia

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    The ubiquity of such imagery and items indicates that the treatment of sexuality in ancient Rome was more relaxed than in current Western culture. The creation of erotic art in ancient Rome is thought to have occurred over seven centuries from the first century BCE to the fifth or sixth century CE. [1]

  4. Sanitation in ancient Rome - Wikipedia

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    Sanitation in ancient Rome, acquired from the Etruscans, was very advanced compared to other ancient cities and provided water supply and sanitation services to residents of Rome. Although there were many sewers, public latrines, baths and other sanitation infrastructure, disease was still rampant.

  5. Prostitution in ancient Rome - Wikipedia

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    Wall painting from the Lupanar (brothel) of Pompeii, with the woman presumed to be a prostitute wearing a bra. Prostitution in ancient Rome was legal and licensed.Men of any social status were free to engage prostitutes of either sex without incurring moral disapproval, [1] as long as they demonstrated self-control and moderation in the frequency and enjoyment of sex. [2]

  6. Why is everyone talking about the Roman Empire? Inside the ...

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    So, like Rome, everyone always thinks it is declining. According to Rome’s historians, from the earliest time onward, Rome was declining, and the decline of the U.S. is also a recurring theme."

  7. Italian Director Stefano Sollima on Why He Depicted Rome ‘As ...

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    Like the idea that there is a fire and Rome is burning. So with Paolo we found the best possible way to represent that. In terms of the tone, the other thing we decided with set designer Paki ...

  8. History of nudity - Wikipedia

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    In ancient Rome, complete nudity could be a public disgrace, though it could be seen at the public baths or in erotic art. In the Western world, with the spread of Christianity, any positive associations with nudity were replaced with concepts of sin and shame.

  9. Why French President Emmanuel Macron and the Mayor of Rome ...

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    "We see Emily’s move to Rome as a confirmation that our city is becoming more and more important, and we are quite relaxed about Netflix production decisions," his statement continued. "They ...