Thursday, June 25, 2015

Pompeii's Brothels

Pompeii had at least 30 brothels.  Because it was a trading post in its heyday, merchants, sailors, and other travelers passed through on a regular basis.  Because not everyone spoke the same language, the brothels had pictures painted on the walls illustrating the various services.  You could simply point at what you wanted and adjourn to your private room for your services.
So it's not just restaurants where a picture menu comes in handy.

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