Images

A fresco depicting eggs, birds, and bronze dishes. From Pompeii c. 50-79 BCE. This fresco is part of the collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

A recreation of Panis Quadratus (or Panis Siligineus), a type of ancient Roman bread found carbonized in Pompeii, and depicted in Roman art.

(Left) Farrell Monaco, archaeologist and writer specializing in foodways, food preparation and food-related ceramics in the Roman Mediterranean. (Right) Monaco's recreation of Panis Quadratus, a type of ancient Roman bread.

The exterior of the Agricola Tower, Chester Castle, Cheshire, England. Chester Castle was built in 1070 CE by Hugh d'Avranches, the second Earl of Chester.

Hand-painted trompe l'oeil mural in Chester's Roman amphitheatre by Gary Drostle. Amphitheatre dates from the 1st century CE.

Street view - Chester City, Cheshire, England.

The Eastgate Clock, Chester, Cheshire, England. Stands on the site of the original entrance to the Roman fortress of Deva Victrix. Installed in 1899 CE.

Exterior view of Chester Cathedral. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092 CE.

Exterior view of Chester Cathedral. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092 CE.

Part of Watergate Row, Chester, Cheshire, England. Originally built late 13th century CE.