Blue glass beads over a black background

Gaming counters on a fragment of a game board made of tile or stone

#GlobalRecyclingDay -when we think about reducing waste, #recycling & protecting the planet. But recycling is nothing new. In #Roman times, glass was reworked into beads & broken #SamianWare into gaming counters, both found at #Trimontium. 

What small changes can we make to help protect our planet?

🍷 What were Roman cups really used for?

Wine? Maybe. But wear marks suggest another use—mixing garum! This replica Samian Ware cup (Dragendorff 27) reflects everyday Roman dining rituals.

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Have you ever wondered how Roman Samian Ware was made? If you're a true Roman history lover (and I know you are!), we’ve got you covered.
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