

For those who know how to listen, everyday objects tell many stories about the lives of those who produced and used them. Today, our colleagues, specialists in the Roman period, will tell us about some objects of this kind. Dr. Cristian Roman tells us about opaițes, objects that we no longer use, but which were very present in the life of the Romans. Pottery vessels were used for lighting, but apparently had many more uses. Dr. Viorica Rusu Bolindeț tells us about the terra sigillata vessels, made in patterns, with relief decorations, luxury products that were also made in Micăsasa, in Sibiu county. The decoration of the dishes sometimes also told a story, and our colleague tells us about a Gallic potter who transposed on his dishes his own version of Trajan's victory over the Dacians.
Dr. Radu Ardevan tells us about the social and political organization in the Roman Empire, about the obligations and duties of ordinary citizens but also of decision-makers. We learn how one could gain access to a leading position in the life of the citadel, wealth being a necessary but not sufficient condition, wealth had to come from honorable sources and had to be spent honorably.



Smooth terra sigillata glass, decorated in the slipper technique
