Roman Graffiti

Lucius for Aedile. More public holidays with increased bread allotment. Why not vote for someone who can get results?

Cyrus Sallanus was here, with his brother and this woman we just met.

Please keep your dogs on a leash.

Beware to any who enters here. I never keep my animals restrained in this dwelling, and I have three dogs, two cats, and a small bear.

Albina welcomes any man.

Albina says this was written by Elianus, who indeed welcomes all women, but was never welcomed by Albina.

Carnival days March 5–19.

I choked on my own spit in this spot, but, gods be praised, it was not fatal.

I am a man in exile and require lodgings.

It has been many years since I have stood in this spot.

Please don’t defecate here.

Mare for sale. Contact Celadus, houseguest in the House of the Triple Fawns.

Will I die, I can’t stop shitting in this spot.

Will the gods intervene to lift this shitter’s curse?

I am missing my favorite bronze pot. 65 sestereces for anyone to return it.

The wine at Servius’ restaurant is over-watered, and his food is even worse, real poison.

Who is that man who stared at me for many minutes while I was here waiting for Titus?

Innkeeper, you overcharged me, but just so you know, I pissed in your bed.

Ephera is going bald, and fast.

Bathe daily.

Watch out for racing chariots and mad dogs, as I have made narrow escapes at this corner.

I baked some bread this morning.

I want to find the library, who can tell me?

Albus Cato here, hire me as shipmate, I have just lost 20 sestereces gambling and must leave town soon.

Urbana waits for me with longing, I know. When will I see her again?

Life is short.

Time is fleeting.

The best gardens are over the hill, a short climb,will I go there soon?