The popular quarters were inhabited by the servile class: these were free men and women, who enjoyed civil rights such as property, but who did not play a part in the political leadership of the country. Today we can identify … Continue Reading →

The materials used to build the homes of the popular class did not differ greatly from those used for the dwellings of the noble classes, namely stone foundations with clay or unbaked brick walls, supported by a wooden framework. The … Continue Reading →

Like all ancient civilizations, the Etruscans also used slaves for their labour force, and they provided low cost manpower that could nevertheless also be highly specialized. The slaves were men and women who had no civil or political rights but … Continue Reading →

The workshops of the craftsmen, bustling with productive and trading activities, lined the streets and alleys of the cities. Terracotta recipients and vases of all shapes and sizes, inspired by Greek taste, bronze objects and tools, refined jewels made of … Continue Reading →