A MAJOR exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum will tell the story of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii’s love affair with food and wine.
Last Supper In Pompeii opens Thursday and runs until January 12.
When the ash from Mount Vesuvius began raining down on Pompeii in AD 79, people were engaged in typical day to-day activities - producing, buying and selling food and, most importantly, eating and drinking.
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to see more than 400 rare objects, including the luxury furnishings of Roman dining rooms to the carbonised food that was on the table when the volcano erupted.
Mosaics and frescoes from the villas of the wealthy will also go on show.
Tickets cost £12.25.
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