A tiny dog at a Roman food shop
At a Roman thermopolium in Pompeii's Regio V, fully unearthed in 2020, archaeologists found something unexpected: the skeleton of an extremely small adult dog. It may show selective breeding in the Roman world.Pompeii Thermopolium: The Tiny Dog Discovery
Even the wall sent a warning
One fresco showed a dog with a collar on a leash, possibly reminding customers to leash their pets. That means a Roman snack bar may have displayed a sign with a message that still feels strangely familiar.Pompeii Thermopolium: The Tiny Dog Discovery
