How to party like an ancient Roman
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- 25 Apr 2023
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Legend has it that ancient Romans partied so hard that they had a special room called a vomitorium, where they'd purge their stomachs so that they could continue to eat and drink. But was this even real?
In this gallery, we delve into the history of ancient Roman feasts, what was on the menu, how seating arrangements worked, and how debauched these banquets really were. Click on and draw inspiration (or not) from the Romans for your next party!
Roman dinner parties
Roman dinner parties were extravagant affairs. The get-together known as a convivium was an important event in Romans’ social calendar.
Location
These parties would usually take place at a triclinium, which was a formal dining room that could be found in Roman buildings. These dining rooms were usually beautifully decorated with mosaics and pieces of art.
Seating
The triclinium would have three chaise lounges known as lectus triclinaris. The seating was arranged in a U-shape. Read More…
