Fourth Of July BBQ Get Together

Roman CandleA fireworks display is a major event on the Fourth of July. Some people today shoot fireworks from their residence and others go watch a fireworks display in the city.

The Sigillaria was held on the last day of the Saturnalia. On this day gifts had been given, traditionally of clay dolls and candles, sigillaria which have been sold in a special industry set up every single year below the colonnades at Rome. Other presents had been given too libelli, wax writing tablets in a smart case had been regarded a fantastic present or much more extravagant presents could be eagerly anticipated. It was also a time for the rich to give bounty to their slaves and other dependants.

Benevento Theater was constructed in the 2nd century AD during the Reign of Emperor Hadrian, and it is mentioned that it was able to give shows to about 10,000 spectators. It …

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