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What Did Ancient Romans Eat?

Our Roman cuisine enthusiasts answer your burning questions

How the election prompted a curator to return to an ancient plate.

From a Medusa hand mirror to a geometric patterned floor at the Getty Villa.

On the two-year anniversary of its journey home, we revisit a major conservation project

Sara E. Cole and Erik Risser | October 23, 2020

Books, games, and activities for kids of all ages.

Desiree Zenowich | October 20, 2020

Making sense of the mesmerizing relief sculptures of ancient Assyria.

Airflow, water fountains, and shade at the Getty Villa

Julie Jaskol | September 3, 2020

What we know about this figure discovered in Neferibresaneith’s tomb

Dive into a fascinating but little-known part of the Getty collections

Sara E. Cole | August 13, 2020

The Troubies take on Homer’s 24 books of “The Odyssey” in 5 webisodes premiering July 19

Three simple recipes to help you eat like a Roman

Hear what a curator learned from seeing two heroes playing games on an ancient vase.