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Eels in Roman Gardens
I expect that many of you will be surprised to learn that the fish which ancient Roman authors mention most often as being kept in fishponds are eels.
eels • pliny the elder • varro • seneca • tertullian
I expect that many of you will be surprised to learn that the fish which ancient Roman authors mention most often as being kept in fishponds are eels.
eels • pliny the elder • varro • seneca • tertullian
Piscinae Salsae (Saltwater Fishponds)
For years I have been curious about the saltwater fishponds of ancient Rome, so I was thrilled to discover James Higgenbotham’s book <i>Pisicinae</i>. This book explains how Roman fishponds were constructed and how they functioned.
piscinae • sperlonga • tiberius • rome • republic
For years I have been curious about the saltwater fishponds of ancient Rome, so I was thrilled to discover James Higgenbotham’s book <i>Pisicinae</i>. This book explains how Roman fishponds were constructed and how they functioned.
piscinae • sperlonga • tiberius • rome • republic