Illustration
Roman dice in bone and ivory. The larger, triple dice is an unfinshed work. Roman Imperial period. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2013, May 09). Roman Dice. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1204/roman-dice/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Dice." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 09, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1204/roman-dice/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Dice." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 09 May 2013. Web. 15 Apr 2024.
