For wealthy Romans, life was good. They lived in beautiful houses – often on the hills ... they did have some things in common. In any Roman family life, the head of the household was a man.

This was a house built around an unroofed courtyard ... dinnertime was an integral part of being a Roman. As a result, most families, rich or poor, observed the same traditions, day after day.

The house may have belonged to a wealthy Roman official who moved to Arelate in the years following its colonial founding, or perhaps it was owned by a local Arlesian aristocrat assimilating Roman ...

ANSA reported that these intricate decorations reflect the wealth and high social status ... This discovery shows how some Roman houses in Pompeii served not only as private residences but also ...

The site was uncovered inside a large Roman villa and would have allowed its wealthy owner to entertain ... Splash News The bath house was remarkably well-preserved Credit: Pompeii Archeological ...

How did people become wealthy in ancient Rome? Banks existed in Roman times and were used by rich romans to store their money and lend it to each other. War and taxation were the two main ways the ...

Some Roman homes were kept warm with an underfloor heating system called a 'hypocaust'. The floor was raised up by piles of tiles or stone pillars to allow warm air to circulate. Wealthy Romans ...