Under the reign of Augustus, state religion focused on gods & goddesses

Politician Cicero states, “We have overcome all of the nations in the world, because we have realized that the world is directed and governed by the gods.”

Romans were tolerant of other religions.

Frescoes

This helmet weighs in at about 50 lbs….

The eyes on this statue really creeped me out…

Brothels and Prostitution was well known amongst the wealthy in Pompeii; lower class women were undermined and forced into this profession

Male prostitutes were not uncommon; wives of Senators and higher officials would partake in the brothels; STD’S and AIDS spread.

The following pictures are pretty graphic….I’m just warning you now..

The volcanic ash basically made a casted grave for the citizens of Pompeii. Leaving their lasting actions frozen in time….

Child..about to reach for his mother…

Dog…about to wrangle free from being chained to a fence…