Roman men often had deep, loving and affectionate friendships with their peers; there was no shame or stigma in expressing love and support to one another.
HIC FUIMUS CARI DUO NOS SINE FINE SODALES NOMINA SI [quaeris, Caius et Aulus erant]
--CIL IV.8162
Two best friends forever spent time here.
If you'd like to know our names, we're Caius and Aulus.
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CIL |
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Name: ??? Date: Prior to 79 CE Works:
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Little is known about the authors of this
inscription, but their words were preserved by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE. It
was found etched into a wall in Pompeii. |
SILVER AGE LATIN |
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